Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsPEDEVCO Corp (PED)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.84
-0.76%
ENERGY · Cap: $61.44B
PED
PEDEVCO Corp
$12.96
-10.81%
ENERGY · Cap: $193.13M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 20459% more annual revenue ($23.93B vs $116.38M). OXY leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs -14.6%. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
OXY
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
PED
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+9.9%
Fair Value
$65.89
Current Price
$58.84
$7.05 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PED.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.4%
Revenue surging 53.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 965.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.2%
Revenue surging 561.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -23.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 82.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.3% and operating margin at 45.4%. Revenue growth of 53.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PED
The strongest argument for PED centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 561.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PED
The primary concerns for PED are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a growth stock while PED is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PED carries more volatility with a beta of 0.26 — expect wider price swings.
PED is growing revenue faster at 561.0% — sustainability is the question.
OXY generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (83/100 vs 48/100), backed by strong 30.3% margins and 53.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Hold" 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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