Epsilon Energy Ltd (EPSN)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
EPSN
Epsilon Energy Ltd
$6.20
0.00%
ENERGY · Cap: $180.56M
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 47140% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $45.71M). EPSN leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 10.8%. EPSN trades at a lower P/E of 22.4x. EPSN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
EPSN
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+62.1%
Fair Value
$12.64
Current Price
$6.20
$6.44 discount
Margin of Safety
-414.6%
Fair Value
$9.18
Current Price
$61.85
$52.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 23.2% year-over-year
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
1.9% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPSN
The strongest argument for EPSN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 148.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EPSN
The primary concerns for EPSN are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 45.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.35 — 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.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EPSN scores higher overall (60/100 vs 53/100) and 23.2% 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.
Epsilon Energy Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Epsilon Energy Ltd., an oil and natural gas company, is engaged in the acquisition, development, collection and production of oil and gas reserves in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →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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