Elevance Health Inc (ELV)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
ELV
Elevance Health Inc
$374.71
+1.53%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $80.93B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$55.12
-7.11%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Elevance Health Inc generates 828% more annual revenue ($200.42B vs $21.59B). OXY leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 2.6%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.29. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ELV
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
OXY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.5%
Fair Value
$1011.48
Current Price
$374.71
$636.77 discount
Margin of Safety
+30.3%
Fair Value
$67.81
Current Price
$55.12
$12.69 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
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
2.6% revenue growth
2.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 16.8%
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 33.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ELV
The strongest argument for ELV centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.43 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. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ELV
The primary concerns for ELV are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 2.6% 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 43.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ELV profiles as a value stock while OXY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ELV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at 148.9% — sustainability is the question.
ELV generates stronger free cash flow (4.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (59/100 vs 56/100) and 148.9% revenue growth. ELV offers better value entry with a 63.5% margin of safety. Both earn "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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