California Resources Corp (CRC)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
CRC
California Resources Corp
$58.34
-4.36%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.20B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.65
+1.93%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 510% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $3.46B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs -13.4%. CRC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.28. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
CRC
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-46.1%
Fair Value
$38.85
Current Price
$58.34
$19.49 premium
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -15.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 61.5%
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 : CRC
The strongest argument for CRC centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.28 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 : CRC
The primary concerns for CRC are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
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
CRC profiles as a turnaround stock while OXY is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
CRC is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
CRC generates stronger free cash flow (-22M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
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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