ConocoPhillips (COP)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
COP
ConocoPhillips
$123.19
-2.06%
ENERGY · Cap: $152.18B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.71
-3.09%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ConocoPhillips generates 175% more annual revenue ($59.38B vs $21.59B). COP leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs 10.8%. COP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.22. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
COP
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
OXY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-50.9%
Fair Value
$73.68
Current Price
$123.19
$49.51 premium
Margin of Safety
+30.4%
Fair Value
$67.87
Current Price
$58.71
$9.16 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.1%
Generating 1.3B 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
Revenue declined 5.3%
Earnings declined 20.2%
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 : COP
The strongest argument for COP centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.22 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 : COP
The primary concerns for COP are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
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
COP profiles as a declining stock while OXY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OXY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.23 — 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.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (59/100 vs 56/100) 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.
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.
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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