Evolution Petroleum Corporation Inc (EPM)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
EPM
Evolution Petroleum Corporation Inc
$4.47
-0.89%
ENERGY · Cap: $161.72M
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 25115% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $85.64M). OXY leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 3.6%. EPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.69. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
EPM
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-681.5%
Fair Value
$0.54
Current Price
$4.47
$3.93 premium
Margin of Safety
-414.6%
Fair Value
$9.18
Current Price
$61.85
$52.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
2.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.3% — below average capital efficiency
3.6% margin — thin
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EPM
The strongest argument for EPM centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.69 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.
Bear Case : EPM
The primary concerns for EPM are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 57.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 45.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EPM profiles as a value 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 (53/100 vs 45/100) 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.
Evolution Petroleum Corporation Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Evolution Petroleum Corporation, an oil and gas company, is engaged in the development, production, ownership and management of oil and gas properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →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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