Cencora Inc. (COR)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$261.08
+2.12%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $49.74B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$53.03
-1.69%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cencora Inc. generates 1456% more annual revenue ($328.68B vs $21.12B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 0.8%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
COR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.1%
Fair Value
$1266.50
Current Price
$261.08
$1005.42 discount
Margin of Safety
+28.5%
Fair Value
$66.05
Current Price
$53.03
$13.02 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 107 in profit
Earnings expanding 128.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
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
3.8% revenue growth
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
Trading at 26.6x book value
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COR
The strongest argument for COR centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 1.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : COR
The primary concerns for COR are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 72.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COR profiles as a value stock while OXY is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
COR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
COR is growing revenue faster at 3.8% — sustainability is the question.
COR generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. COR offers better value entry with a 71.1% 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.
Cencora Inc.
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE: COR) delivers secure, reliable, high-performance data center, cloud access and interconnect solutions to a growing client ecosystem in eight key North American markets.
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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