Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
BBU
Brookfield Business Partners LP
$32.62
+6.60%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.71B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Business Partners LP generates 27% more annual revenue ($27.46B vs $21.59B). OXY leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs -0.1%. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BBU
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BBU.
Margin of Safety
-414.6%
Fair Value
$9.18
Current Price
$61.85
$52.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 80.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Areas to Watch
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.5%
Currently unprofitable
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBU
The strongest argument for BBU centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 148.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BBU
The primary concerns for BBU are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 19.07 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBU profiles as a turnaround stock while OXY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BBU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — 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 52/100) and 148.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "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.
Brookfield Business Partners LP
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Brookfield Business Partners LP (BBU) is a leading global alternative asset manager that focuses on acquiring, operating, and enhancing a diversified portfolio of high-quality, cash-generating businesses. Capitalizing on the robust resources and expertise of its parent company, Brookfield Asset Management, BBU strategically invests in sectors such as industrials, utilities, and consumer products, employing a disciplined approach to operational improvements. With an emphasis on delivering sustainable cash distributions and capital appreciation, BBU is well-equipped to capitalize on growth opportunities, positioning itself to generate superior returns for its investors over the long term.
Visit Website →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.
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