EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-11-03. Data as of Q1 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 8.4%. FCF margin 5.6%. D/E 0.2x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	8.4%	Near cost of capital
FCF Margin	5.6%	Healthy cash flow
Debt/Equity	0.2x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 8.4% — Top 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 5.6% — Bottom 50%.

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Profitability: EXXON MOBIL CORP earns 8.4% ROIC, Top 50% in Energy

ROIC TTM 8.4%, sector median 6.7%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 7.8% × asset turnover 0.7x. Gross margin 43.4%. Operating margin 11.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

Metric	XOM	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	8.4%	Adequate	Above sector median of 6.7%
Return on Equity (ROE)	9.7%	Adequate	Moderate equity returns
Gross Margin	43.4%	Good	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	11.0%	Good	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: EXXON MOBIL CORP generates $18.8B FCF at 5.6% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $18.8B. FCF margin 5.6%, Bottom 50%. OCF/Net income 1.9x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

Metric	XOM	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	5.6%	Adequate	Healthy cash generation
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$18.8B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.9x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: EXXON MOBIL CORP at 0.2x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.2x. Total debt $47.7B, cash & investments $8.4B. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

Metric	XOM	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.2x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$-39.2B	Warning	Net debt position

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Valuation: EXXON MOBIL CORP trades at 28.6x earnings

P/E 28.6x. EV/Sales 2.2x. FCF yield 2.6%. Dividend yield 2.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

Metric	XOM	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	28.6x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	2.2x	Good	Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield	2.6%	Adequate	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	2.4%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: EXXON MOBIL CORP returns 5.2% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 5.2% (div 2.4% + buyback 2.8%). Capital returned $37.6B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

Metric	XOM	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	5.2%	Good	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	2.8%	Adequate	Active share repurchases
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$37.6B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	8.4%	Top 50%	1.3x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	5.6%	Bottom 50%	0.7x below
Gross Margin	43.4%	Top 50%	1.4x above
Operating Margin	11.0%	Top 50%	1.2x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	9.7%	Top 50%	1.1x above
P/E Ratio	28.6x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	XOM	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	8.4%	Adequate	Top 50% of sector (median: 6.7%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	5.6%	Adequate	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 7.6%)
Gross Margin	43.4%	Good	Top 50% of sector (median: 31.9%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	18.7%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	28.6x	Adequate	Growth premium
Free Cash Flow Yield	2.6%	Warning	Growth-focused valuation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is EXXON MOBIL CORP's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 8.4%. Sector median 6.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

Q: What is EXXON MOBIL CORP's Free Cash Flow Margin?

EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) has a free cash flow margin of 5.6%, generating $18.8 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

Q: What is EXXON MOBIL CORP's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) trades at a P/E ratio of 28.6x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 2.2x. FCF yield 2.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

Q: Does EXXON MOBIL CORP pay a dividend?

EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.4%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 5.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

Q: What is EXXON MOBIL CORP's revenue and earnings growth?

EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) declined revenue by 4.4% year-over-year. EPS -21.4% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

Q: Is EXXON MOBIL CORP buying back stock?

EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) repurchased $20.3 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 2.8%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

Q: How does EXXON MOBIL CORP compare to competitors in Energy?

Compared to other companies in Energy, EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM) shows: ROIC 8.4%, sector median 6.7% (Top 50%). FCF margin 5.6%, sector median 7.6% (Bottom 50%). Gross margin 43.4%, 11.5pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Energy companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with EXXON MOBIL CORP?

Quantitative warning flags for EXXON MOBIL CORP (XOM): 1) ROIC declining -5.7% over 8 quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-03.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-11-03. TTM metrics as of Q1 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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