Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
OTTR
Otter Tail Corporation
$88.03
+0.22%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.69B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$53.03
-1.69%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 1508% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $1.31B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 21.3%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. OTTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
OTTR
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.8%
Fair Value
$53.45
Current Price
$88.03
$34.58 premium
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
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.7%
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
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 : OTTR
The strongest argument for OTTR centers on Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.3% and operating margin at 24.7%.
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 : OTTR
The primary concerns for OTTR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
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
OTTR profiles as a value stock while OXY is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
OTTR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.47 — expect wider price swings.
OTTR is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
OTTR generates stronger free cash flow (-115M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OTTR scores higher overall (67/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 21.3% margins. 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.
Otter Tail Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Otter Tail Corporation is engaged in electrical service, manufacturing and plastic piping businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Fergus Falls, 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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