COP vs MAR: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of ConocoPhillips and Marriott International, Inc. โ€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-05-07.
ConocoPhillips ยท Energy
$125.78
-2.1% upside to fair value
Grade C
VS
Marriott International, Inc. ยท Consumer Cyclical
$359.06
-45.0% upside to fair value
Grade D
QuantHub Verdict
COP has more upside to fair value (-2.1%). COP trades at a lower forward P/E (21.0x). These are model outputs โ€” not personalized investment advice. See all research โ†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric COP MAR
Current Price $125.78 $359.06
Fair Value Estimate $123.15 $197.48
Upside to Fair Value -2.1% -45.0%
Market Cap $153.3B $95.2B
Forward P/E 21.0x 37.7x
EV / EBITDA 7.5x 29.5x
Price / Sales 2.6x 4.4x
Price / FCF 8.4x 29.3x
Revenue Growth YoY -2.5% -71.1%
Gross Margin 33.1% 6.0%
Operating Margin 25.4% 19.6%
Return on Equity 11.3% -78.5%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 11.96% 3.41%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Hold
Investment Thesis
COP โ€” ConocoPhillips
ConocoPhillips is a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company with a strong focus on low-cost shale assets and sustainability initiatives. The company benefits from a durable competitive position due to its cost advantage and early ESG leadership, but faces near-term earnings pressure as revenue declined 2.5% and earnings fell 23.4% in the most recent quarter year-over-yeโ€ฆ
MAR โ€” Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International operates a global fee-driven, asset-light hotel business with a portfolio of over 30 brands and a strong competitive position in the travel lodging industry. The company benefits from a durable competitive moat supported by its brand strength, extensive network, and recurring franchise and management fees. However, recent financials show significant headwinds with a 71.1% yโ€ฆ
Accumulation Zones
Metric COP MAR
Zone Low $92.36 $148.11
Zone High $104.68 $167.86
In Buy Zone? No No
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