Barnwell Industries Inc (BRN)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
BRN
Barnwell Industries Inc
$1.16
0.00%
ENERGY · Cap: $11.89M
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 119377% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $18.07M). OXY leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs -36.3%. BRN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.60. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BRN
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRN.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -64.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 29.2%
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 : BRN
The strongest argument for BRN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.60 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : BRN
The primary concerns for BRN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
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
BRN profiles as a turnaround stock while OXY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OXY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.35 — 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 34/100) and 148.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Barnwell Industries Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Barnwell Industries, Inc. acquires, develops, produces and sells oil and natural gas in Canada. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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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