Black Stone Minerals LP (BSM)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
BSM
Black Stone Minerals LP
$15.21
-0.07%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.23B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 5285% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $400.98M). BSM leads profitability with a 74.8% profit margin vs 10.8%. BSM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.22. BSM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BSM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+74.6%
Fair Value
$59.90
Current Price
$15.21
$44.69 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 75 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 82.7%
Earnings expanding 65.5% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
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
Revenue declined 11.6%
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 : BSM
The strongest argument for BSM centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 74.8% and operating margin at 82.7%. PEG of 1.22 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 : BSM
The primary concerns for BSM are Revenue Growth.
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
BSM profiles as a declining 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
BSM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 74.8% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
Black Stone Minerals LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Black Stone Minerals, LP, owns and manages oil and natural gas mining interests. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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