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EXXON MOBIL CORP

New York Stock Exchange, Inc. / Energy / Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, XOM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. XOM was compared to 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. XOM has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. XOM has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. XOM also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make XOM a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year XOM was profitable.
In the past year XOM had a positive cash flow from operations.
XOM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
XOM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
XOM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFXOM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B -20B 40B 60B

1.2 Ratios

XOM has a better Return On Assets (7.43%) than 72.77% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.77%, XOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.85% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.12%, XOM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for XOM is significantly below the industry average of 25.70%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.43%
ROE 12.77%
ROIC 8.12%
ROA(3y)10.7%
ROA(5y)6.43%
ROE(3y)19.64%
ROE(5y)11.66%
ROIC(3y)11.97%
ROIC(5y)N/A
XOM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICXOM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

XOM has a Profit Margin (9.93%) which is in line with its industry peers.
XOM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.87%, XOM is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of XOM has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 29.53%, XOM is not doing good in the industry: 60.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
XOM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.87%
PM (TTM) 9.93%
GM 29.53%
OM growth 3Y11.67%
OM growth 5Y16.33%
PM growth 3Y6.04%
PM growth 5Y12.09%
GM growth 3Y-1.5%
GM growth 5Y0.14%
XOM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsXOM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), XOM is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for XOM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
XOM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for XOM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
XOM Yearly Shares OutstandingXOM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B
XOM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsXOM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B 400B

2.2 Solvency

XOM has an Altman-Z score of 4.03. This indicates that XOM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.03, XOM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.26% of the companies in the same industry.
XOM has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.36. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
XOM's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.36 is amongst the best of the industry. XOM outperforms 87.79% of its industry peers.
XOM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.14, XOM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 1.36
Altman-Z 4.03
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC10.24%
XOM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFXOM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.31 indicates that XOM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.31, XOM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.15% of the companies in the same industry.
XOM has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that XOM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
XOM has a Quick ratio of 0.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: XOM outperforms 53.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.31
Quick Ratio 0.97
XOM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesXOM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

XOM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -14.40%.
Measured over the past years, XOM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.13% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, XOM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.36% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.83% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.4%
EPS 3Y13.13%
EPS 5Y26.13%
EPS Q2Q%-14.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.36%
Revenue growth 3Y7.03%
Revenue growth 5Y5.83%
Sales Q2Q%0.06%

3.2 Future

XOM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.87% yearly.
XOM is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -6.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y-11.59%
EPS Next 2Y3.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.22%
EPS Next 5Y9.87%
Revenue Next Year-4.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.57%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.97%
Revenue Next 5Y-6.52%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
XOM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesXOM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 100B 200B 300B 400B
XOM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesXOM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.18, which indicates a correct valuation of XOM.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as XOM.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of XOM to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say XOM is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.65, the valuation of XOM can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as XOM.
XOM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 20.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.18
Fwd PE 12.65
XOM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsXOM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

XOM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, XOM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.96
EV/EBITDA 7.12
XOM Per share dataXOM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y3.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

XOM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.74%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.29, XOM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, XOM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.74%

5.2 History

The dividend of XOM has a limited annual growth rate of 3.02%.
XOM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
XOM has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.02%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
XOM Yearly Dividends per shareXOM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

XOM pays out 49.60% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
XOM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP49.6%
EPS Next 2Y3.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.22%
XOM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendXOM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B -20B 40B
XOM Dividend Payout.XOM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.XOM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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