CVX vs GS: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of Chevron Corporation and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-04-11.
Chevron Corporation Β· Energy
$188.52
-23.1% upside to fair value
Grade D
VS
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Β· Financial Services
$907.80
-3.1% upside to fair value
Low Conviction Grade C+
QuantHub Verdict
GS has more upside to fair value (-3.1%). GS trades at a lower forward P/E (15.6x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric CVX GS
Current Price $188.52 $907.80
Fair Value Estimate $145.00 $880.00
Upside to Fair Value -23.1% -3.1%
Market Cap $376.9B $269.4B
Forward P/E 22.9x 15.6x
EV / EBITDA 7.8x 29.7x
Price / Sales 1.5x 2.1x
Price / FCF 17.0x β€”
Revenue Growth YoY -4.6% +9.0%
Gross Margin 30.4% 47.5%
Operating Margin 9.0% 17.5%
Return on Equity 6.6% 13.8%
Dividend Yield 4.52% 1.71%
FCF Yield 5.89% β€”
Analyst Consensus Buy Buy
Investment Thesis
CVX β€” Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation is a leading integrated oil and gas major with global upstream and downstream operations, a fortress balance sheet, and a shareholder-friendly capital return program. Under CEO Mike Wirth, the company has prioritized disciplined capital allocation, returning over $27 billion to shareholders in 2024 alone through buybacks and dividends, while maintaining a 38-year streak of con…
GS β€” The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Goldman Sachs remains the premier global investment bank with dominant franchises in M&A advisory, equities trading, and asset management. FY2025 delivered $58.3B net revenues, 15% ROE, and $51.32 diluted EPS, powered by record equities trading and a resurgent IB pipeline. The stock has pulled back 8% from January highs near $985 but still trades at 2.27x book value, well above the 5-year median …
Accumulation Zones
Metric CVX GS
Zone Low $108.75 $600.00
Zone High $123.25 $680.00
In Buy Zone? No No
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