Cardinal Health Inc (CAH)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
CAH
Cardinal Health Inc
$211.31
+1.97%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $48.76B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cardinal Health Inc generates 1033% more annual revenue ($244.67B vs $21.59B). OXY leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 0.7%. CAH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CAH
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+14.8%
Fair Value
$263.37
Current Price
$211.31
$52.06 discount
Margin of Safety
-414.6%
Fair Value
$9.18
Current Price
$61.85
$52.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
18.8% revenue growth
Revenue surging 148.9% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.2%
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CAH
The strongest argument for CAH centers on Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 148.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CAH
The primary concerns for CAH are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 45.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CAH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at 148.9% — sustainability is the question.
OXY generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CAH scores higher overall (53/100 vs 53/100) and 18.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "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.
Cardinal Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
Cardinal Health, Inc. is an American multinational health care services company.
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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