Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsW&T Offshore Inc (WTI)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.65
+1.93%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.77B
WTI
W&T Offshore Inc
$3.70
-9.88%
ENERGY · Cap: $604.04M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 3949% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $521.61M). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs -27.2%. WTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
WTI
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
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
+60.8%
Fair Value
$6.68
Current Price
$3.69
$2.98 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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
15.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -168.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 97.8%
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 : WTI
The strongest argument for WTI centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.73 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 79.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WTI
The primary concerns for WTI are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a declining stock while WTI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WTI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.21 — expect wider price swings.
WTI is growing revenue faster at 15.5% — sustainability is the question.
WTI generates stronger free cash flow (-8M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. WTI offers better value entry with a 60.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
W&T Offshore Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
W&T Offshore, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas producer, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Gulf of Mexico. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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