Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsSeaboard Corporation (SEB)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$53.03
-1.69%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.65B
SEB
Seaboard Corporation
$4,540.14
+0.29%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $4.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 115% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $9.83B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 5.9%. SEB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. SEB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
SEB
Strong Buy65
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
+49.9%
Fair Value
$11112.70
Current Price
$4540.14
$6572.56 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 277.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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%
3.6% revenue growth
5.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SEB
The strongest argument for SEB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.65 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 : SEB
The primary concerns for SEB are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a declining stock while SEB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SEB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.27 — expect wider price swings.
SEB is growing revenue faster at 3.6% — sustainability is the question.
SEB generates stronger free cash flow (-150M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. SEB offers better value entry with a 49.9% 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.
Seaboard Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Seaboard Corporation is a global agribusiness and transportation company. The company is headquartered in Merriam, Kansas.
Visit Website →Compare with Other OIL & GAS E&P Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?