Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock Analysis
Here is a fundamental analysis of Exxon Mobil (XOM), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: XOM | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 38.24% | 49.94% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: XOM | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 24.56% | 41.13% |
| Beta | 0.16 | 0.58 |
Company Profile
| Profile Item | XOM |
|---|---|
| Name | Exxon Mobil Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Energy |
| GICS Industry Group | Energy |
| GICS Industry | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Integrated Oil & Gas |
| Market Capitalization | 609.35 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | January 2, 1962 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) trades at P/E ratio of 24.75, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
XOM
Energy industry group
24.75
Group distribution
- Max
- 59.12
- Q3
- 31.56
- XOM
- 24.75
- Median
- 18.65
- Q1
- 10.91
- Min
- 1.74
Largest peers
- CVX
- 32.56
- ENB
- 26.78
- XOM
- 24.75
- COP
- 19.83
- SHEL
- 13.34
- TTE
- 13.06
- PBR
- 5.87
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) trades at 1.87 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
XOM
Energy industry group
1.87
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.26
- Q3
- 3.09
- Median
- 1.90
- XOM
- 1.87
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- COP
- 2.40
- CVX
- 2.01
- XOM
- 1.87
- ENB
- 1.79
- TTE
- 1.06
- SHEL
- 0.89
- PBR
- 0.24
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) trades at 2.37 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
XOM
Energy industry group
2.37
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.53
- Q3
- 2.95
- XOM
- 2.37
- Median
- 1.81
- Q1
- 1.21
- Min
- -0.02
Largest peers
- ENB
- 2.96
- XOM
- 2.37
- COP
- 2.21
- CVX
- 2.02
- TTE
- 1.64
- PBR
- 1.42
- SHEL
- 1.40
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: XOM | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 24.75 | 18.65 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.87 | 1.90 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 2.37 | 1.81 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 1.91% | 3.41% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) posts ROE of 9.87%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
XOM
Energy industry group
9.87%
Group distribution
- Max
- 37.23%
- Q3
- 16.04%
- XOM
- 9.87%
- Median
- 9.26%
- Q1
- -0.84%
- Min
- -20.70%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 25.60%
- TTE
- 12.51%
- COP
- 11.28%
- SHEL
- 10.70%
- ENB
- 10.13%
- XOM
- 9.87%
- CVX
- 6.64%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) keeps 7.77% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
XOM
Energy industry group
7.77%
Group distribution
- Max
- 46.37%
- Q3
- 18.61%
- XOM
- 7.77%
- Median
- 6.23%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -27.23%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 21.60%
- COP
- 12.33%
- ENB
- 10.00%
- TTE
- 8.20%
- XOM
- 7.77%
- SHEL
- 7.01%
- CVX
- 5.93%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) turns 6.36% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
XOM
Energy industry group
6.36%
Group distribution
- Max
- 68.02%
- Q3
- 28.39%
- Median
- 11.81%
- XOM
- 6.36%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -41.46%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 31.95%
- COP
- 22.05%
- TTE
- 20.35%
- SHEL
- 14.87%
- ENB
- 14.73%
- CVX
- 7.31%
- XOM
- 6.36%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: XOM | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 9.87% | 9.26% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.22% | 4.22% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.77% | 6.23% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.36% | 11.81% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 29.77% | 39.48% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) has current ratio of 1.04, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
XOM
Energy industry group
1.04
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.33
- Q3
- 2.13
- Median
- 1.31
- XOM
- 1.04
- Q1
- 0.83
- Min
- 0.08
Largest peers
- COP
- 1.29
- SHEL
- 1.28
- CVX
- 1.09
- TTE
- 1.08
- XOM
- 1.04
- ENB
- 0.81
- PBR
- 0.74
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.
XOM
Energy industry group
0.18
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.00
- Q3
- 0.99
- Median
- 0.61
- Q1
- 0.31
- XOM
- 0.18
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- ENB
- 1.60
- PBR
- 0.83
- TTE
- 0.51
- SHEL
- 0.43
- COP
- 0.36
- CVX
- 0.24
- XOM
- 0.18
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: XOM | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.04 | 1.31 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.18 | 0.61 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.70 | 1.40 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) has dividend yield of 2.80%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
XOM
Energy industry group
2.80%
Group distribution
- Max
- 9.21%
- Q3
- 3.69%
- XOM
- 2.80%
- Median
- 1.84%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 9.56%
- ENB
- 4.98%
- TTE
- 4.79%
- CVX
- 3.80%
- SHEL
- 3.65%
- COP
- 2.87%
- XOM
- 2.80%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) has payout ratio of 68.01%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
XOM
Energy industry group
68.01%
Group distribution
- Max
- 139.86%
- XOM
- 68.01%
- Q3
- 61.97%
- Median
- 31.01%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- ENB
- 128.73%
- CVX
- 120.38%
- XOM
- 68.01%
- TTE
- 58.84%
- COP
- 54.92%
- SHEL
- 45.05%
- PBR
- 41.58%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: XOM | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.80% | 1.84% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 68.01% | 31.01% |