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ExxonMobil (XOM) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at ExxonMobil (XOM): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Energy peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for ExxonMobil (XOM)
Profile ItemXOM
NameExxonMobil Holdings Corporation
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization753.34 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

XOM
GSPC
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ExxonMobil (XOM) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for ExxonMobil (XOM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for ExxonMobil (XOM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

ExxonMobil (XOM) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: XOMIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)62.55%46.31%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)22.70%16.08%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)28.17%18.21%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

XOM
GSPC
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ExxonMobil (XOM) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for ExxonMobil (XOM) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

ExxonMobil (XOM) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: XOMIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)26.16%40.28%
Beta (5Y)0.170.64
Max Drawdown (5Y)-20.51%-52.45%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. XOM is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

ExxonMobil (XOM) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: XOMIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)2.221.14
Sortino Ratio (1Y)3.391.76

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

ExxonMobil (XOM) posts ROE of 12.58%, 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

12.58%

Group distribution
Max
42.10%
Q3
21.09%
XOM
12.58%
Median
11.52%
Q1
1.53%
Min
-26.68%
Largest peers
PBR
30.27%
PBR.A
30.27%
TTE
14.48%
SHEL
14.34%
COP
14.18%
XOM
12.58%
CVX
12.23%
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Where ExxonMobil (XOM) stands on ROE within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

ExxonMobil (XOM) keeps 9.07% 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

9.07%

Group distribution
Max
54.76%
Q3
22.70%
XOM
9.07%
Median
8.93%
Q1
0.84%
Min
-31.11%
Largest peers
PBR
24.32%
PBR.A
24.32%
COP
14.40%
CVX
9.83%
TTE
9.08%
XOM
9.07%
SHEL
8.76%
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Where ExxonMobil (XOM) stands on net margin within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

ExxonMobil (XOM) turns 15.86% 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

15.86%

Group distribution
Max
83.65%
Q3
44.13%
Median
23.20%
XOM
15.86%
Q1
8.91%
Min
-9.47%
Largest peers
PBR
44.68%
PBR.A
44.68%
COP
31.51%
CVX
21.87%
SHEL
16.69%
XOM
15.86%
TTE
12.79%
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Where ExxonMobil (XOM) stands on operating margin within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

ExxonMobil (XOM) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: XOMIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)12.58%11.52%
ROA (TTM)5.52%4.85%
Net Margin (TTM)9.07%8.93%
Operating Margin (TTM)15.86%23.20%
Gross Margin (TTM)29.77%45.19%

Growth

Revenue Growth

ExxonMobil (XOM) grew revenue -4.52%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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ExxonMobil (XOM): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Energy industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

ExxonMobil (XOM) grew earnings per share -14.54%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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ExxonMobil (XOM): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Energy industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

ExxonMobil (XOM) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: XOMIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)-4.52%0.51%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-6.69%0.46%
EPS Growth (YoY)-14.54%-12.75%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-20.35%-12.24%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

ExxonMobil (XOM) has current ratio of 1.14, 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

1.14

Group distribution
Max
4.12
Q3
2.20
Median
1.44
XOM
1.14
Q1
0.88
Min
0.24
Largest peers
COP
1.54
SHEL
1.44
CVX
1.25
XOM
1.14
TTE
1.06
PBR
0.85
PBR.A
0.85
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Where ExxonMobil (XOM) stands on current ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

ExxonMobil (XOM) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, 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

0.16

Group distribution
Max
2.00
Q3
1.00
Median
0.56
Q1
0.28
XOM
0.16
Min
0.00
Largest peers
PBR
0.76
PBR.A
0.76
TTE
0.48
SHEL
0.40
COP
0.36
CVX
0.19
XOM
0.16
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Where ExxonMobil (XOM) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

ExxonMobil (XOM) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: XOMIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.141.44
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.160.56
Net Debt / EBITDA0.471.28

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

ExxonMobil (XOM) has dividend yield of 2.29%, 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

2.29%

Group distribution
Max
8.06%
Q3
3.28%
XOM
2.29%
Median
1.58%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
PBR.A
16.01%
PBR
14.31%
TTE
4.45%
CVX
3.08%
XOM
2.29%
COP
2.27%
SHEL
1.43%
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Where ExxonMobil (XOM) stands on dividend yield within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

ExxonMobil (XOM) has payout ratio of 52.51%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

XOM

Energy industry group

52.51%

Group distribution
Max
147.68%
Q3
59.19%
XOM
52.51%
Median
26.70%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
CVX
67.18%
XOM
52.51%
TTE
49.62%
COP
43.71%
SHEL
32.64%
PBR
28.93%
PBR.A
28.93%
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Where ExxonMobil (XOM) stands on payout ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

ExxonMobil (XOM) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: XOMIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.29%1.58%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)52.51%26.70%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

ExxonMobil (XOM) trades at P/E ratio of 23.58, 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

23.58

Group distribution
Max
46.52
Q3
25.52
XOM
23.58
Median
15.71
Q1
9.56
Min
2.36
Largest peers
XOM
23.58
CVX
22.45
COP
19.97
SHEL
11.94
TTE
11.61
PBR
6.61
PBR.A
5.94
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Where ExxonMobil (XOM) stands on P/E ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

ExxonMobil (XOM) trades at 2.09 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

2.09

Group distribution
Max
6.10
Q3
3.22
XOM
2.09
Median
2.06
Q1
1.07
Min
0.00
Largest peers
COP
2.81
CVX
2.18
XOM
2.09
TTE
1.04
SHEL
1.04
PBR
0.31
PBR.A
0.29
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Where ExxonMobil (XOM) stands on P/S ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

ExxonMobil (XOM) trades at 2.90 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.

XOM

Energy industry group

2.90

Group distribution
Max
4.69
XOM
2.90
Q3
2.65
Median
1.77
Q1
1.26
Min
0.01
Largest peers
XOM
2.90
COP
2.77
CVX
2.41
PBR
1.76
SHEL
1.67
TTE
1.61
PBR.A
1.58
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Where ExxonMobil (XOM) stands on P/B ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

ExxonMobil (XOM) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: XOMIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)23.5815.71
P/S Ratio (TTM)2.092.06
P/B Ratio (MRQ)2.901.77
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.74%4.12%