NYSE:XOMExxon Mobil Competitors & Alternatives

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

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Exxon Mobil and Chevron's gross 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 & Insider Ownership

52.2% of Exxon Mobil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.6% of Chevron shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Exxon Mobil shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Chevron shares are held by company 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.

Risk and Volatility

Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chevron has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Exxon Mobil pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.2%. Chevron pays an annual dividend of $5.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. 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 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 has raised its dividend for 37 consecutive years and Chevron has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years. Exxon Mobil is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Exxon Mobil and Chevron, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Exxon Mobil currently has a consensus price target of $55.0455, suggesting a potential upside of 29.06%. Chevron has a consensus price target of $113.3333, suggesting a potential upside of 32.97%. Given Chevron's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Chevron is more favorable than Exxon Mobil.

Profitability

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

Summary

Chevron beats Exxon Mobil on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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

Valuation & Earnings

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

Royal Dutch Shell has higher revenue and earnings than Exxon Mobil.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

3.5% of Royal Dutch Shell shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.2% of Exxon Mobil shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.0% of Royal Dutch Shell 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, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Royal Dutch Shell has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Royal Dutch Shell pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Exxon Mobil pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.2%. 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 37 consecutive years. Exxon Mobil is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations for Royal Dutch Shell and Exxon Mobil, as reported by MarketBeat.

Exxon Mobil has a consensus target price of $55.0455, suggesting a potential upside of 29.06%. Given Exxon Mobil's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Exxon Mobil is more favorable than Royal Dutch Shell.

Profitability

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

Summary

Exxon Mobil beats Royal Dutch Shell on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and BP (NYSE:BP) 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 analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership and risk.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Exxon Mobil and BP, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Exxon Mobil presently has a consensus target price of $55.0455, suggesting a potential upside of 29.06%. BP has a consensus target price of $39.0750, suggesting a potential upside of 73.98%. Given BP's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe BP is more favorable than Exxon Mobil.

Profitability

This table compares Exxon Mobil and BP'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 8.2%. BP pays an annual dividend of $2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%. 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 pays out 84.7% 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 raised its dividend for 37 consecutive years and BP has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. BP is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Volatility and Risk

Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.33, suggesting that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BP has a beta of 0.8, suggesting that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

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

Exxon Mobil has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

52.2% of Exxon Mobil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of BP shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Exxon Mobil shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of BP shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

BP beats Exxon Mobil on 10 of the 17 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 stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and risk.

Volatility & Risk

China Petroleum & Chemical has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its share price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500.

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 price targets for China Petroleum & Chemical and Exxon Mobil, as provided by MarketBeat.

Exxon Mobil has a consensus price target of $55.0455, suggesting a potential upside of 29.06%. Given Exxon Mobil's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Exxon Mobil is more favorable than China Petroleum & Chemical.

Dividends

China Petroleum & Chemical pays an annual dividend of $4.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.8%. Exxon Mobil pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.2%. China Petroleum & Chemical pays out 75.4% 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. China Petroleum & Chemical has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Exxon Mobil has increased its dividend for 37 consecutive years. China Petroleum & Chemical is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares China Petroleum & Chemical and Exxon Mobil's gross revenue, earnings per share 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.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.8% of China Petroleum & Chemical shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.2% of Exxon Mobil shares are held by institutional investors. 92.2% of China Petroleum & Chemical shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Exxon Mobil shares are held by company 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.

Summary

Exxon Mobil beats China Petroleum & Chemical on 12 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 better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Risk & Volatility

Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Equinor ASA has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its share price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Exxon Mobil pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.2%. Equinor ASA pays an annual dividend of $0.79 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. 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 53.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Exxon Mobil has raised its dividend for 37 consecutive years and Equinor ASA has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Exxon Mobil is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

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

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Exxon Mobil and Equinor ASA's gross revenue, earnings per share 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.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

52.2% of Exxon Mobil shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.7% of Equinor ASA shares are owned by institutional investors. 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 is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Recommendations

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

Exxon Mobil presently has a consensus target price of $55.0455, suggesting a potential upside of 29.06%. Given Exxon Mobil's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Exxon Mobil is more favorable than Equinor ASA.

Summary

Exxon Mobil beats Equinor ASA on 11 of the 17 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 compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Exxon Mobil currently has a consensus price target of $55.0455, suggesting a potential upside of 29.06%. ConocoPhillips has a consensus price target of $57.1364, suggesting a potential upside of 43.96%. Given ConocoPhillips' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe ConocoPhillips is more favorable than Exxon Mobil.

Profitability

This table compares Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips' 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 8.2%. ConocoPhillips pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. 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 46.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Exxon Mobil has increased its dividend for 37 consecutive years and ConocoPhillips has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Exxon Mobil is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Risk & Volatility

Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ConocoPhillips has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its share price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

52.2% of Exxon Mobil shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 72.3% 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 hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings and Valuation

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

Summary

ConocoPhillips beats Exxon Mobil on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.