Vaalco Energy Inc (EGY)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
EGY
Vaalco Energy Inc
$5.41
-0.55%
ENERGY · Cap: $566.09M
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.65
-3.68%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 6679% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $311.54M). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs -45.9%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
EGY
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+42.4%
Fair Value
$8.66
Current Price
$5.41
$3.25 discount
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
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -41.5% — below average capital efficiency
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 : EGY
The strongest argument for EGY centers on Price/Book.
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 : EGY
The primary concerns for EGY are Market Cap, 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 79.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EGY profiles as a turnaround stock while OXY is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
OXY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.17 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at -8.3% — sustainability is the question.
EGY generates stronger free cash flow (-117M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. EGY offers better value entry with a 42.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Vaalco Energy Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
VAALCO Energy, Inc., an independent energy company, acquires, explores, develops and produces crude oil and natural gas. The company is headquartered in 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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