ConocoPhillips (COP)vsCalifornia Resources Corp (CRC)
COP
ConocoPhillips
$137.35
+0.23%
ENERGY · Cap: $165.00B
CRC
California Resources Corp
$56.75
+0.89%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ConocoPhillips generates 1626% more annual revenue ($64.46B vs $3.73B). COP leads profitability with a 14.4% profit margin vs -3.2%. CRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. COP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
COP
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
CRC
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COP.
Margin of Safety
-36.1%
Fair Value
$41.72
Current Price
$56.75
$15.03 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 31.5%
Revenue surging 35.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 107.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.4B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 46.8%
Revenue surging 33.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 200.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -15.9% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COP
The strongest argument for COP centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 35.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CRC
The strongest argument for CRC centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 33.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : COP
No major red flags identified for COP, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : CRC
The primary concerns for CRC are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COP profiles as a growth stock while CRC is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
COP is growing revenue faster at 35.5% — sustainability is the question.
COP generates stronger free cash flow (4.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COP scores higher overall (78/100 vs 73/100) and 35.5% revenue growth. 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.
ConocoPhillips
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
ConocoPhillips is an American multinational corporation engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It is based in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas.
California Resources Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
California Resources Corporation is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company in the state of California. The company is headquartered in Santa Clarita, California.
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