Hess Corporation HES NYSE

Hess Corporation (HES) has shown exceptional revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $7.5B to $12.9B (average +22.3%/yr). Net income reached $2.8B, reflecting exceptional earnings expansion at +113.8%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 21.5%, which is high. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 78.9% (high), with a +18.1pp trend over the period. With a $46B market cap and MOAT composite score of 84/100, the company has a strong competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (100/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 40-year history, the company was profitable in 28 of 40 years — a solid long-term record with occasional losses
• INCOME (85/100, Pass) — proves strong profitability and pricing power
• MOAT (84/100, Pass) — strong gross margins and market scale prove a durable competitive advantage

Overall SharesGrow Score: 78/100 with 5/7 criteria passed.