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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

ENB
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): 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 Enbridge (ENB) and Exxon Mobil (XOM). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance at a Glance

Performance metrics for Enbridge (ENB) and Exxon Mobil (XOM)
MetricENBXOM
1-Year Return25.66%38.24%

Risk

Drawdown

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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Risk at a Glance

Risk metrics for Enbridge (ENB) and Exxon Mobil (XOM)
MetricENBXOM
1-Year Volatility16.14%24.56%
Beta0.570.16
3-Month Avg. Volume4.53M19.94M

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.

Company profile comparison for Enbridge (ENB) and Exxon Mobil (XOM)
Profile ItemENBXOM
NameEnbridge Inc.Exxon Mobil Corporation
Country/RegionCanadaUnited States
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Storage & TransportationIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization123.38 billion USD609.35 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMarch 15, 1984January 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon StockCommon 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
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

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
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

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
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

Valuation metrics for Enbridge (ENB) and Exxon Mobil (XOM)
MetricENBXOM
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)26.7824.75
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.791.87
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.962.37
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%
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their ROE against the Energy industry group benchmark.

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%
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their net margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

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%
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their operating margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

Profitability metrics for Enbridge (ENB) and Exxon Mobil (XOM)
MetricENBXOM
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

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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

Revenue growth metrics for Enbridge (ENB) and Exxon Mobil (XOM)
MetricENBXOM
1-Year Revenue Growth21.92%-4.52%
3-Year Revenue CAGR6.94%-6.69%

EPS Growth

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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

EPS growth metrics for Enbridge (ENB) and Exxon Mobil (XOM)
MetricENBXOM
1-Year EPS Growth37.61%-14.54%
3-Year EPS CAGR36.00%-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
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their current ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

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
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Financial strength metrics for Enbridge (ENB) and Exxon Mobil (XOM)
MetricENBXOM
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.811.04
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.600.18
Net Debt / EBITDA6.330.70

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%
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Energy industry group benchmark.

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%
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Enbridge (ENB) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

Dividend metrics for Enbridge (ENB) and Exxon Mobil (XOM)
MetricENBXOM
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.98%2.80%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)128.73%68.01%