Select Energy Services Inc (WTTR)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
WTTR
Select Energy Services Inc
$17.45
+1.16%
ENERGY · Cap: $2.27B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$148.69
-4.00%
ENERGY · Cap: $634.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 23065% more annual revenue ($326.01B vs $1.41B). XOM leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 1.5%. XOM trades at a lower P/E of 25.7x. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
WTTR
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
XOM
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+48.4%
Fair Value
$25.18
Current Price
$17.45
$7.73 discount
Margin of Safety
-45.2%
Fair Value
$106.68
Current Price
$148.69
$42.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 2.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.3% — below average capital efficiency
1.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
2.6% revenue growth
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : WTTR
The strongest argument for WTTR centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.40 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : WTTR
The primary concerns for WTTR are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 78.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
WTTR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (50/100 vs 33/100). WTTR offers better value entry with a 48.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Select Energy Services Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Select Energy Services, Inc., an oilfield services company, provides chemical and water management solutions to the onshore oil and natural gas industry in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Exxon Mobil Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Exxon Mobil Corporation, stylized as ExxonMobil, is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is the largest direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, and was formed on November 30, 1999 by the merger of Exxon (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey) and Mobil (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New York). ExxonMobil's primary brands are Exxon, Mobil, Esso, and ExxonMobil Chemical. ExxonMobil is incorporated in New Jersey.
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