Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsVista Oil Gas ADR (VIST)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.65
+1.93%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.77B
VIST
Vista Oil Gas ADR
$74.42
-2.74%
ENERGY · Cap: $8.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 628% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $2.90B). VIST leads profitability with a 25.7% profit margin vs 22.4%. VIST trades at a lower P/E of 10.5x. VIST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
VIST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+3.5%
Fair Value
$59.00
Current Price
$58.65
$0.35 discount
Margin of Safety
-35.5%
Fair Value
$41.35
Current Price
$74.42
$33.07 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 97.3% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.9%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VIST
The strongest argument for VIST centers on P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.7% and operating margin at 24.9%. Revenue growth of 97.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 79.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : VIST
The primary concerns for VIST are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a declining stock while VIST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OXY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.17 — expect wider price swings.
VIST is growing revenue faster at 97.3% — sustainability is the question.
VIST generates stronger free cash flow (-253M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VIST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 25.7% margins and 97.3% revenue growth. 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.
Vista Oil Gas ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Vista Oil & Gas, SAB de CV, is dedicated to the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
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