Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsShopify Inc (SHOP)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$53.03
-1.69%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.65B
SHOP
Shopify Inc
$110.41
-1.19%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $136.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 71% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $12.37B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 10.8%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
SHOP
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
+26.1%
Fair Value
$158.22
Current Price
$110.41
$47.81 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
Revenue surging 34.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : SHOP
The strongest argument for SHOP centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 34.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : SHOP
The primary concerns for SHOP are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 103.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a declining stock while SHOP is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHOP carries more volatility with a beta of 2.64 — expect wider price swings.
SHOP is growing revenue faster at 34.3% — sustainability is the question.
SHOP generates stronger free cash flow (469M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. SHOP offers better value entry with a 26.1% margin of safety. 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.
Shopify Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Shopify Inc., a commerce company, offers a commerce and service platform in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Latin America, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
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