Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsExxon Mobil Corp (XOM)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$55.91
-0.23%
ENERGY · Cap: $54.79B
XOM
Exxon Mobil Corp
$153.04
-1.16%
ENERGY · Cap: $638.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Exxon Mobil Corp generates 1610% more annual revenue ($361.06B vs $21.12B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 9.1%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.20. XOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
XOM
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.4%
Fair Value
$58.72
Current Price
$55.91
$2.81 discount
Margin of Safety
-65.4%
Fair Value
$91.66
Current Price
$153.04
$61.38 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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Revenue surging 44.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 112.8% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
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 1.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : XOM
The strongest argument for XOM centers on Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 44.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.32 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 74.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : XOM
The primary concerns for XOM are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a declining stock while XOM is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
XOM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.17 — expect wider price swings.
XOM is growing revenue faster at 44.1% — sustainability is the question.
XOM generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
XOM scores higher overall (72/100 vs 65/100) and 44.1% 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.
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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