APA Corporation (APA)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
APA
APA Corporation
$38.22
-6.08%
ENERGY · Cap: $13.09B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.65
-3.70%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 152% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $8.37B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 18.3%. APA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.62. APA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
APA
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+26.1%
Fair Value
$50.09
Current Price
$38.22
$11.87 discount
Margin of Safety
+3.5%
Fair Value
$59.00
Current Price
$58.65
$0.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 38.5%
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 32.2% YoY
Earnings expanding 315.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 11.9%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APA
The strongest argument for APA centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 38.5%. PEG of 0.62 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.4% and operating margin at 17.7%. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : APA
The primary concerns for APA are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 79.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.33 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at -8.3% — sustainability is the question.
APA generates stronger free cash flow (12M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
APA scores higher overall (80/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 18.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
APA Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
APA Corporation is the holding company for Apache Corporation, a company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It is organized in Delaware and headquartered in Houston.
Visit Website →Occidental Petroleum Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an American company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration in the United States, the Middle East, and Colombia as well as petrochemical manufacturing in the United States, Canada, and Chile.
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