ENB vs. XOM: Enbridge vs. Exxon Mobil Stock Comparison
This page compares Enbridge (ENB) with Exxon Mobil (XOM) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | ENB | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 25.66% | 38.24% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | ENB | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 16.14% | 24.56% |
| Beta | 0.57 | 0.16 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 4.53M | 19.94M |
Company Profile
Enbridge (ENB) and Exxon Mobil (XOM) both belong to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, though ENB is classified under Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation while XOM falls under Integrated Oil & Gas.
| Profile Item | ENB | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Enbridge Inc. | Exxon Mobil Corporation |
| Country/Region | Canada | United States |
| GICS Sector | Energy | Energy |
| GICS Industry Group | Energy | Energy |
| GICS Industry | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation | Integrated Oil & Gas |
| Market Capitalization | 123.38 billion USD | 609.35 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | March 15, 1984 | January 2, 1962 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Enbridge (ENB) at 26.78 and Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 24.75 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.
ENB
Energy industry group
26.78
- Max
- 59.12
- Q3
- 31.56
- ENB
- 26.78
- Median
- 18.65
- Q1
- 10.91
- Min
- 1.74
XOM
Energy industry group
24.75
- Max
- 59.12
- Q3
- 31.56
- XOM
- 24.75
- Median
- 18.65
- Q1
- 10.91
- Min
- 1.74
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
On P/S ratio, both Enbridge (ENB) at 1.79 and Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 1.87 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.
ENB
Energy industry group
1.79
- Max
- 5.26
- Q3
- 3.09
- Median
- 1.90
- ENB
- 1.79
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.00
XOM
Energy industry group
1.87
- Max
- 5.26
- Q3
- 3.09
- Median
- 1.90
- XOM
- 1.87
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.00
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 2.37 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Enbridge (ENB) at 2.96 carries an above-peer premium to book — ENB is pricier on assets.
ENB
Energy industry group
2.96
- Max
- 5.53
- ENB
- 2.96
- Q3
- 2.95
- Median
- 1.81
- Q1
- 1.21
- Min
- -0.02
XOM
Energy industry group
2.37
- Max
- 5.53
- Q3
- 2.95
- XOM
- 2.37
- Median
- 1.81
- Q1
- 1.21
- Min
- -0.02
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | ENB | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 26.78 | 24.75 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.79 | 1.87 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 2.96 | 2.37 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -1.16% | 1.91% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Enbridge (ENB) at 10.13% and Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 9.87% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.
ENB
Energy industry group
10.13%
- Max
- 37.23%
- Q3
- 16.04%
- ENB
- 10.13%
- Median
- 9.26%
- Q1
- -0.84%
- Min
- -20.70%
XOM
Energy industry group
9.87%
- Max
- 37.23%
- Q3
- 16.04%
- XOM
- 9.87%
- Median
- 9.26%
- Q1
- -0.84%
- Min
- -20.70%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Enbridge (ENB) at 10.00% and Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 7.77% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.
ENB
Energy industry group
10.00%
- Max
- 46.37%
- Q3
- 18.61%
- ENB
- 10.00%
- Median
- 6.23%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -27.23%
XOM
Energy industry group
7.77%
- Max
- 46.37%
- Q3
- 18.61%
- XOM
- 7.77%
- Median
- 6.23%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -27.23%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Enbridge (ENB) at 14.73% and Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 6.36% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.
ENB
Energy industry group
14.73%
- Max
- 68.02%
- Q3
- 28.39%
- ENB
- 14.73%
- Median
- 11.81%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -41.46%
XOM
Energy industry group
6.36%
- Max
- 68.02%
- Q3
- 28.39%
- Median
- 11.81%
- XOM
- 6.36%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -41.46%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | ENB | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 10.13% | 9.87% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.17% | 4.22% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 10.00% | 7.77% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 14.73% | 6.36% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 38.86% | 29.77% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | ENB | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 21.92% | -4.52% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 6.94% | -6.69% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | ENB | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 37.61% | -14.54% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 36.00% | -20.35% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 1.04 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Enbridge (ENB) at 0.81 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for ENB.
ENB
Energy industry group
0.81
- Max
- 3.33
- Q3
- 2.13
- Median
- 1.31
- Q1
- 0.83
- ENB
- 0.81
- Min
- 0.08
XOM
Energy industry group
1.04
- Max
- 3.33
- Q3
- 2.13
- Median
- 1.31
- XOM
- 1.04
- Q1
- 0.83
- Min
- 0.08
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 0.18 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while Enbridge (ENB) at 1.60 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.
ENB
Energy industry group
1.60
- Max
- 2.00
- ENB
- 1.60
- Q3
- 0.99
- Median
- 0.61
- Q1
- 0.31
- Min
- 0.00
XOM
Energy industry group
0.18
- Max
- 2.00
- Q3
- 0.99
- Median
- 0.61
- Q1
- 0.31
- XOM
- 0.18
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | ENB | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.81 | 1.04 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.60 | 0.18 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 6.33 | 0.70 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Enbridge (ENB) at 4.98% delivers top-quartile income for its industry, while Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 2.80% pays a more typical yield — both are credible income propositions, ENB the richer one.
ENB
Energy industry group
4.98%
- Max
- 9.21%
- ENB
- 4.98%
- Q3
- 3.69%
- Median
- 1.84%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
XOM
Energy industry group
2.80%
- Max
- 9.21%
- Q3
- 3.69%
- XOM
- 2.80%
- Median
- 1.84%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Enbridge (ENB) reports payout ratio above 100% at 128.73%, meaning dividends exceeded current-period earnings and sustainability needs extra context. Meanwhile Exxon Mobil (XOM) reports 68.01%, ranking against industry peers normally.
ENB
Energy industry group
128.73%
- Max
- 139.86%
- ENB
- 128.73%
- Q3
- 61.97%
- Median
- 31.01%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
XOM
Energy industry group
68.01%
- Max
- 139.86%
- XOM
- 68.01%
- Q3
- 61.97%
- Median
- 31.01%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | ENB | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.98% | 2.80% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 128.73% | 68.01% |