Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsPEDEVCO Corp (PED)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
PED
PEDEVCO Corp
$14.59
-9.77%
ENERGY · Cap: $49.12M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 64851% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $33.24M). PED leads profitability with a 28.7% profit margin vs 10.8%. PED trades at a lower P/E of 4.7x. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
PED
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-414.6%
Fair Value
$9.18
Current Price
$61.85
$52.67 premium
Margin of Safety
+18.1%
Fair Value
$0.75
Current Price
$14.59
$13.84 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.7x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 23.1%
Earnings declined 82.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 148.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PED
The strongest argument for PED centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.7% and operating margin at -12.0%.
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.
Bear Case : PED
The primary concerns for PED are Price/Book, Market Cap, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a growth stock while PED is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
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.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (53/100 vs 29/100) and 148.9% revenue growth. PED offers better value entry with a 18.1% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
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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