Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsSM Energy Co (SM)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
SM
SM Energy Co
$31.50
+3.79%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 613% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $3.03B). SM leads profitability with a 21.4% profit margin vs 10.8%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.49. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
SM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-414.6%
Fair Value
$9.18
Current Price
$61.85
$52.67 premium
Margin of Safety
+42.9%
Fair Value
$38.35
Current Price
$31.50
$6.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 148.9% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.9B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.9%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 17.1%
Earnings declined 42.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 148.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SM
The strongest argument for SM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.4% and operating margin at 26.9%.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 45.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SM
The primary concerns for SM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a growth stock while SM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
SM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at 148.9% — sustainability is the question.
OXY generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (53/100 vs 52/100) and 148.9% revenue growth. SM offers better value entry with a 42.9% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
SM Energy Co
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
SM Energy Company, an independent energy company, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the state of Texas. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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