Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsVermilion Energy Inc. (VET)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
VET
Vermilion Energy Inc.
$13.22
-1.05%
ENERGY · Cap: $2.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 1169% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $1.70B). OXY leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs -38.4%. 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-
VET
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-414.6%
Fair Value
$9.18
Current Price
$61.85
$52.67 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VET.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
ROE of -14.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 94.9%
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 : VET
The strongest argument for VET centers on Price/Book.
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 : VET
The primary concerns for VET are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a growth stock while VET is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
VET carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — 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 43/100) and 148.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Vermilion Energy Inc.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Vermilion Energy Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas in North America, Europe and Australia. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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