Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
EXE
Expand Energy Corporation
$95.94
-1.52%
ENERGY · Cap: $23.31B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$53.03
-1.69%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 63% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $12.96B). EXE leads profitability with a 24.9% profit margin vs 22.4%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. EXE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
EXE
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.6%
Fair Value
$113.11
Current Price
$95.94
$17.17 discount
Margin of Safety
+28.6%
Fair Value
$66.12
Current Price
$53.03
$13.09 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 34.0%
Revenue surging 41.0% year-over-year
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
0.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EXE
The strongest argument for EXE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.9% and operating margin at 34.0%. Revenue growth of 41.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 1.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EXE
The primary concerns for EXE are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 72.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EXE profiles as a growth stock while OXY is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
EXE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.35 — expect wider price swings.
EXE is growing revenue faster at 41.0% — sustainability is the question.
EXE generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EXE scores higher overall (75/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 24.9% margins and 41.0% revenue growth. OXY offers better value entry with a 28.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Expand Energy Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Expand Energy Corporation is an independent exploration and production company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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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