Exxon Mobil Competitors

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Chevron and Exxon Mobil's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Exxon Mobil has higher revenue and earnings than Chevron. Chevron is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Exxon Mobil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

62.3% of Chevron shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.9% of Exxon Mobil shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Chevron shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Exxon Mobil shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Chevron and Exxon Mobil's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Chevron and Exxon Mobil, as reported by MarketBeat.

Chevron currently has a consensus price target of $111.0741, indicating a potential upside of 9.10%. Exxon Mobil has a consensus price target of $53.3462, indicating a potential downside of 3.83%. Given Chevron's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Chevron is more favorable than Exxon Mobil.

Dividends

Chevron pays an annual dividend of $5.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Exxon Mobil pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Chevron pays out 82.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Exxon Mobil pays out 154.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Chevron has increased its dividend for 34 consecutive years and Exxon Mobil has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility & Risk

Chevron has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its share price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Chevron beats Exxon Mobil on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

BP (NYSE:BP) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Dividends

BP pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.0%. Exxon Mobil pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. BP pays out 42.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Exxon Mobil pays out 154.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. BP has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Exxon Mobil has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

7.9% of BP shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.9% of Exxon Mobil shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of BP shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Exxon Mobil shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares BP and Exxon Mobil's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for BP and Exxon Mobil, as provided by MarketBeat.

BP presently has a consensus price target of $27.9889, indicating a potential upside of 13.82%. Exxon Mobil has a consensus price target of $53.3462, indicating a potential downside of 3.83%. Given BP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe BP is more favorable than Exxon Mobil.

Volatility & Risk

BP has a beta of 0.87, meaning that its share price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its share price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares BP and Exxon Mobil's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Exxon Mobil has lower revenue, but higher earnings than BP. BP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Exxon Mobil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Exxon Mobil beats BP on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips, as reported by MarketBeat.

Exxon Mobil presently has a consensus target price of $53.3462, suggesting a potential downside of 3.83%. ConocoPhillips has a consensus target price of $54.2609, suggesting a potential upside of 6.44%. Given ConocoPhillips' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe ConocoPhillips is more favorable than Exxon Mobil.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips' gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Exxon Mobil has higher revenue and earnings than ConocoPhillips. ConocoPhillips is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Exxon Mobil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

50.9% of Exxon Mobil shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.9% of ConocoPhillips shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Exxon Mobil shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of ConocoPhillips shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Exxon Mobil pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. ConocoPhillips pays an annual dividend of $1.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Exxon Mobil pays out 154.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ConocoPhillips pays out 47.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Exxon Mobil has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and ConocoPhillips has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ConocoPhillips has a beta of 1.85, meaning that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

ConocoPhillips beats Exxon Mobil on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Volatility & Risk

Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Equinor ASA has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its stock price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

50.9% of Exxon Mobil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.9% of Equinor ASA shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Exxon Mobil shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Exxon Mobil and Equinor ASA's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Exxon Mobil has higher revenue and earnings than Equinor ASA. Equinor ASA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Exxon Mobil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Exxon Mobil and Equinor ASA, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Exxon Mobil currently has a consensus price target of $53.3462, indicating a potential downside of 3.83%. Given Exxon Mobil's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Exxon Mobil is more favorable than Equinor ASA.

Profitability

This table compares Exxon Mobil and Equinor ASA's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Exxon Mobil pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Equinor ASA pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Exxon Mobil pays out 154.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Equinor ASA pays out 20.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Exxon Mobil has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Equinor ASA has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Exxon Mobil beats Equinor ASA on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

China Petroleum & Chemical (NYSE:SNP) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings and valuation.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares China Petroleum & Chemical and Exxon Mobil's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Exxon Mobil has lower revenue, but higher earnings than China Petroleum & Chemical. China Petroleum & Chemical is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Exxon Mobil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares China Petroleum & Chemical and Exxon Mobil's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for China Petroleum & Chemical and Exxon Mobil, as reported by MarketBeat.

Exxon Mobil has a consensus target price of $53.3462, suggesting a potential downside of 3.83%. Given Exxon Mobil's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Exxon Mobil is more favorable than China Petroleum & Chemical.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

0.8% of China Petroleum & Chemical shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.9% of Exxon Mobil shares are owned by institutional investors. 92.2% of China Petroleum & Chemical shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Exxon Mobil shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

China Petroleum & Chemical pays an annual dividend of $3.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Exxon Mobil pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. China Petroleum & Chemical pays out 51.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Exxon Mobil pays out 154.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Exxon Mobil has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. China Petroleum & Chemical is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Risk and Volatility

China Petroleum & Chemical has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Exxon Mobil beats China Petroleum & Chemical on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) and Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Profitability

This table compares Phillips 66 and Exxon Mobil's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

64.6% of Phillips 66 shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.9% of Exxon Mobil shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Phillips 66 shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Exxon Mobil shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Phillips 66 and Exxon Mobil's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Exxon Mobil has higher revenue and earnings than Phillips 66. Phillips 66 is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Exxon Mobil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Phillips 66 and Exxon Mobil, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Phillips 66 currently has a consensus price target of $82.1250, suggesting a potential upside of 5.78%. Exxon Mobil has a consensus price target of $53.3462, suggesting a potential downside of 3.83%. Given Phillips 66's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Phillips 66 is more favorable than Exxon Mobil.

Dividends

Phillips 66 pays an annual dividend of $3.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Exxon Mobil pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.3%. Phillips 66 pays out 44.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Exxon Mobil pays out 154.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Phillips 66 has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Exxon Mobil has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Volatility and Risk

Phillips 66 has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its share price is 67% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its share price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Phillips 66 beats Exxon Mobil on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.