Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$56.42
+0.04%
ENERGY · Cap: $63.98B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$165.87
+0.34%
ENERGY · Cap: $763.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 1523% more annual revenue ($388.29B vs $23.93B). OXY leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs 10.5%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 85/100 (A).
OXY
Exceptional Buy85
out of 100
Grade: A
XOM
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+14.1%
Fair Value
$65.61
Current Price
$56.42
$9.19 discount
Margin of Safety
-62.2%
Fair Value
$102.28
Current Price
$165.87
$63.59 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.4%
Revenue surging 53.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 965.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 35.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 111.4% YoY
Generating 18.5B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.3% and operating margin at 45.4%. Revenue growth of 53.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 35.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.24 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at 53.4% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (18.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (85/100 vs 76/100), backed by strong 30.3% margins and 53.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Exxon Mobil Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Exxon Mobil Corporation, stylized as ExxonMobil, is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is the largest direct descendant of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, and was formed on November 30, 1999 by the merger of Exxon (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey) and Mobil (formerly the Standard Oil Company of New York). ExxonMobil's primary brands are Exxon, Mobil, Esso, and ExxonMobil Chemical. ExxonMobil is incorporated in New Jersey.
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