Devon Energy Corporation (DVN)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
DVN
Devon Energy Corporation
$42.21
-0.92%
ENERGY · Cap: $49.30B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$49.99
-2.38%
ENERGY · Cap: $49.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 32% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $16.00B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 14.2%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.08. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
DVN
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-53.1%
Fair Value
$27.83
Current Price
$42.21
$14.38 premium
Margin of Safety
+15.2%
Fair Value
$58.94
Current Price
$49.99
$8.95 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 315.6% YoY
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.8%
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 : DVN
The strongest argument for DVN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.4% and operating margin at 17.7%. PEG of 1.08 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DVN
The primary concerns for DVN are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 67.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DVN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.42 — expect wider price swings.
DVN is growing revenue faster at -0.8% — sustainability is the question.
DVN generates stronger free cash flow (635M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 44/100), 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.
Devon Energy Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Devon Energy Corporation is an American energy company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration in the American market.
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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