Elevance Health Inc (ELV)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$415.53
-0.71%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $87.28B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.65
-2.30%
ENERGY · Cap: $54.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 849% more annual revenue ($200.42B vs $21.12B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 2.6%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.19. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
ELV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+4.5%
Fair Value
$416.35
Current Price
$415.53
$0.82 discount
Margin of Safety
+12.1%
Fair Value
$58.94
Current Price
$58.65
$0.29 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.1B 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
2.6% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Earnings declined 16.8%
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 : ELV
The strongest argument for ELV centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.47 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 1.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ELV
The primary concerns for ELV are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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
ELV profiles as a value stock while OXY is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ELV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.68 — expect wider price swings.
ELV is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — sustainability is the question.
ELV generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 22.4% 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.
Elevance Health Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Elevance Health Inc. is a health benefits company. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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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