COP vs NKE: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of ConocoPhillips and NIKE, Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-07-08.
ConocoPhillips Β· Energy
$108.44
-21.6% upside to fair value
Grade D
VS
NIKE, Inc. Β· Consumer Cyclical
$41.05
+45.0% upside to fair value
Grade B High Quality
QuantHub Verdict
NKE has more upside to fair value (+45.0%). COP trades at a lower forward P/E (18.4x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric COP NKE
Current Price $108.44 $41.05
Fair Value Estimate $85.04 $59.52
Upside to Fair Value -21.6% +45.0%
Market Cap $132.1B $60.7B
Forward P/E 18.4x 19.6x
EV / EBITDA 6.1x 14.2x
Price / Sales 2.3x 1.3x
Price / FCF 8.6x 57.9x
Revenue Growth YoY -2.5% -1.1%
Gross Margin 29.2% 42.9%
Operating Margin 18.3% 8.2%
Return on Equity 11.3% 22.0%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 11.64% 1.73%
Analyst Consensus Strong Buy Hold
Investment Thesis
COP β€” ConocoPhillips
ConocoPhillips is a major player in the Energy sector focused on Oil & Gas Exploration & Production. The company demonstrates medium business quality with a stable competitive position but faces earnings pressure as reflected in a 23.4% decline in earnings and a 2.5% decline in revenue in the most recent quarter year-over-year. Despite a solid ROE of 11.3% and attractive margins (gross margin 29.…
NKE β€” NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc. is a leading global athletic footwear and apparel company with a durable competitive moat supported by its strong brand, scale, and global distribution infrastructure. The company is currently led by CEO Elliott Hill, a seasoned Nike veteran who returned in October 2024 to navigate intensifying competition and channel complexity. Despite its market leadership and solid profitability me…
Accumulation Zones
Metric COP NKE
Zone Low $63.78 $44.64
Zone High $72.28 $50.59
In Buy Zone? No Yes
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