ExxonMobil (XOM): analysis in plain words
Is ExxonMobil cheap or expensive? How it makes money, whether it grows and its risks, explained in plain words and with its official accounts.
ExxonMobil (XOM) is listed on the NYSE and we classify it in oil and gas. Below are its key dated figures, how it makes money, how it compares with its sector, what works for and against ExxonMobil according to those figures, and the questions people ask most about the stock. No buy or sell tips.
ExxonMobil (XOM) key figures as of November 4, 2026
| Figure | Value | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $169.27 | Last price on November 4, 2026 |
| P/E ratio (TTM) | 17.4x | Price over earnings per share |
| Revenue growth | +32.6% | Latest quarter vs the same quarter a year earlier |
| Net margin (TTM) | 10.5% | Profit for every 100 of sales |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 0.3x | Years of operating profit to repay debt |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | Annual dividend over price |
| Market cap | $690.5 billion | What the stock market values it at |
The ExxonMobil figures come from Yahoo Finance, the same source the Fintols analysis uses, retrieved on November 4, 2026. Any XOM figure that is not available shows as N/A: we do not estimate it.
How ExxonMobil makes money
Exxon Mobil reports four segments. Upstream, its biggest profit driver, produces oil and gas in the Permian Basin, Guyana and other countries. Energy Products refines crude and sells fuel under the Exxon, Mobil and Esso brands. Chemical Products makes plastics and chemicals, and Specialty Products sells Mobil lubricants and other specialty items.
Over the last 12 months, ExxonMobil brought in revenue of $388.2 billion. For every 100 it sells, ExxonMobil keeps 29.8 after the direct cost of what it sells (gross margin) and 17.0 after all operating costs (operating margin). With 57,900 full-time employees, that is about $7 million of revenue per employee.
ExxonMobil against its sector
To know whether a ExxonMobil figure is high or low you have to put it next to similar companies. This table compares ExxonMobil with the median of the 14 oil and gas companies Fintols covers, with data as of November 4, 2026.
| Figure | ExxonMobil | oil and gas median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 17.4x | 16.1x (14) |
| Revenue growth | +32.6% | +38.3% (14) |
| Net margin | 10.5% | 10.5% (14) |
| Dividend yield | 2.41% | 2.52% (14) |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 0.3x | 0.6x (13) |
In short, against the typical oil and gas company, ExxonMobil carries less debt. By size, ExxonMobil ranks number 1 of 11 oil and gas companies quoted in USD on Fintols.
The bull case for ExxonMobil
What works in favour of ExxonMobil, according to its figures as of November 4, 2026:
- ExxonMobil grew sales +32.6% in its latest quarter against the same quarter a year earlier, while the median oil and gas company Fintols tracks grew +38.3%.
- Analysts expect ExxonMobil earnings to rise: its P/E on the next 12 months of estimated earnings is 14.1x, below the current 17.4x.
- ExxonMobil earns 15.5% a year on its shareholders' money (return on equity).
The main risk for ExxonMobil
The ExxonMobil figures as of November 4, 2026 show no clear red flag (no heavy debt, no losses, no falling sales). Its main risk is the one built into its business: oil and gas prices, which it does not control and which swing its profit year to year, plus the energy transition.
Frequently asked questions about ExxonMobil
Is it a good time to buy ExxonMobil stock?
Fintols does not tell you whether to buy or sell ExxonMobil, and nobody knows what the price will do tomorrow. What we can show you is where it stands today. As of November 4, 2026, ExxonMobil stock trades at $169.27, 10% below its 52-week high ($188.50) and 49% above its low ($113.64). Its P/E is 17.4x against a oil and gas median of 16.1x, and 14.1x on the earnings analysts expect over the next 12 months. With ExxonMobil, as with any stock, timing matters less than understanding the business, investing for the long run and not betting everything on a single company.
Does ExxonMobil pay a dividend?
Yes. As of November 4, 2026, ExxonMobil pays $4.28 per share a year, which at today's price is a yield of 2.41%. It uses 42% of its profit to pay it, which leaves room to keep paying it if profit dips. Its average dividend yield over the last five years is 3.35%. The oil and gas median on Fintols is 2.52%.
Is ExxonMobil stock expensive?
It depends on what you compare it with. On P/E, ExxonMobil trades at 17.4x its last 12 months of earnings: in line with the oil and gas median (16.1x). Including its debt, ExxonMobil is valued at 9.5x its EBITDA (EV/EBITDA). A high P/E alone does not make ExxonMobil expensive: it can be justified if earnings grow fast, and a low one can reflect a business in trouble.
Who are ExxonMobil's competitors?
On Fintols we compare ExxonMobil with ConocoPhillips, Chevron and Occidental, which are also in oil and gas. As of November 4, 2026, ConocoPhillips is worth $164.5 billion and trades on a P/E of 18.1; Chevron is worth $423.3 billion and trades on a P/E of 15.9; Occidental is worth $57.3 billion and trades on a P/E of 16.3. Each has a side-by-side comparison with ExxonMobil below.
ExxonMobil competitors
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