Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsQualcomm Incorporated (QCOM)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$53.03
-1.69%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.65B
QCOM
Qualcomm Incorporated
$219.09
+8.17%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $230.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Qualcomm Incorporated generates 111% more annual revenue ($44.49B vs $21.12B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 22.3%. QCOM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. QCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
QCOM
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+28.6%
Fair Value
$66.12
Current Price
$53.03
$13.09 discount
Margin of Safety
+8.0%
Fair Value
$220.25
Current Price
$219.09
$1.16 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Earnings expanding 173.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Trading at 10.2x book value
Revenue declined 3.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : QCOM
The strongest argument for QCOM centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 22.1%. PEG of 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : QCOM
The primary concerns for QCOM are Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
QCOM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
QCOM is growing revenue faster at -3.5% — sustainability is the question.
QCOM generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
QCOM scores higher overall (71/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 22.3% 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.
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.
Qualcomm Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Qualcomm is an American multinational corporation headquartered in San Diego, California, and incorporated in Delaware. It creates semiconductors, software, and services related to wireless technology. It owns patents critical to the 5G, 4G, CDMA2000, TD-SCDMA and WCDMA mobile communications standards.
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