Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
$45.70
-3.23%
ENERGY · Cap: $91.79B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.65
-2.30%
ENERGY · Cap: $54.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd generates 83% more annual revenue ($38.63B vs $21.12B). CNQ leads profitability with a 25.1% profit margin vs 22.4%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.19. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
CNQ
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+48.3%
Fair Value
$83.74
Current Price
$45.70
$38.04 discount
Margin of Safety
+9.0%
Fair Value
$59.00
Current Price
$58.65
$0.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.2%
Earnings declined 45.3%
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNQ
The strongest argument for CNQ centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.1% and operating margin at 21.8%.
Bull 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 1.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CNQ
The primary concerns for CNQ are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 76.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNQ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
CNQ is growing revenue faster at -1.2% — sustainability is the question.
CNQ generates stronger free cash flow (856M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. CNQ offers better value entry with a 48.3% margin of safety. 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.
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Canadian Natural Resources Limited acquires, explores, develops, produces, markets and sells crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL). The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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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