ConocoPhillips (COP)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
COP
ConocoPhillips
$126.92
+0.71%
ENERGY · Cap: $150.19B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$60.71
+1.90%
ENERGY · Cap: $56.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ConocoPhillips generates 179% more annual revenue ($60.28B vs $21.59B). COP leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs 10.8%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.27. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
COP
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
OXY
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-157.6%
Fair Value
$43.18
Current Price
$126.92
$83.74 premium
Margin of Safety
-414.6%
Fair Value
$9.18
Current Price
$60.71
$51.53 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 6.8%
Earnings declined 39.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COP
The strongest argument for COP centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Free Cash Flow.
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 : COP
The primary concerns for COP are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 42.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COP 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
OXY scores higher overall (55/100 vs 48/100) and 148.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
ConocoPhillips
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
ConocoPhillips is an American multinational corporation engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It is based in the Energy Corridor district of 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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