Centene Corp (CNC)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
CNC
Centene Corp
$55.33
+4.44%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $26.34B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$55.12
-7.11%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Centene Corp generates 726% more annual revenue ($178.33B vs $21.59B). OXY leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs -3.6%. CNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.02. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CNC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
OXY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CNC.
Margin of Safety
+30.3%
Fair Value
$67.81
Current Price
$55.12
$12.69 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
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
ROE of -26.0% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 33.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNC
The strongest argument for CNC centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.02 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. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CNC
The primary concerns for CNC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 43.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNC profiles as a turnaround stock while OXY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at 148.9% — sustainability is the question.
CNC generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (59/100 vs 57/100) and 148.9% 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.
Centene Corp
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Centene Corporation is a large publicly traded company and a multi-line managed care enterprise that serves as a major intermediary for both government-sponsored and privately insured health care programs. It is a healthcare insurer that focuses on managed care for uninsured, underinsured, and low-income individuals.
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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