Northern Oil & Gas Inc (NOG)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
NOG
Northern Oil & Gas Inc
$29.61
+1.68%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.09B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 1000% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $1.96B). OXY leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 2.0%. NOG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.56. NOG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
NOG
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-903.0%
Fair Value
$2.65
Current Price
$29.61
$26.96 premium
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
Strong operational efficiency at 56.1%
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
2.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 17.1%
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 : NOG
The strongest argument for NOG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.56 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : NOG
The primary concerns for NOG are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 75.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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
NOG profiles as a value stock while OXY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NOG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — 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.
Bottom Line
NOG scores higher overall (56/100 vs 53/100). 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.
Northern Oil & Gas Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc., an independent energy company, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development and production of crude oil and natural gas properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
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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