Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$51.09
-2.18%
ENERGY · Cap: $54.17B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$77.70
-2.28%
ENERGY · Cap: $216.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 1166% more annual revenue ($267.34B vs $21.12B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 7.0%. SHEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.18. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
SHEL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+12.1%
Fair Value
$58.94
Current Price
$51.09
$7.85 discount
Margin of Safety
-44.0%
Fair Value
$53.97
Current Price
$77.70
$23.73 premium
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 26.6% YoY
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.7% revenue growth
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 1.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 76.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a declining stock while SHEL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
OXY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.12 — expect wider price swings.
SHEL is growing revenue faster at 0.7% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 63/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
Shell PLC ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Shell plc is a global petrochemical and energy company. The company is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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