EQT Corporation (EQT)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
EQT
EQT Corporation
$58.66
-2.36%
ENERGY · Cap: $36.69B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.71
-3.09%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 131% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $9.36B). EQT leads profitability with a 35.1% profit margin vs 10.8%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. EQT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
EQT
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
OXY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+13.5%
Fair Value
$65.79
Current Price
$58.66
$7.13 discount
Margin of Safety
+30.4%
Fair Value
$67.87
Current Price
$58.71
$9.16 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 35 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.4%
Revenue surging 49.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 490.0% YoY
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : EQT
The strongest argument for EQT centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.1% and operating margin at 57.4%. Revenue growth of 49.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EQT
The primary concerns for EQT are Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 44.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EQT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at 148.9% — sustainability is the question.
EQT generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EQT scores higher overall (81/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 35.1% margins and 49.9% revenue growth. OXY offers better value entry with a 30.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
EQT Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
EQT Corporation is a natural gas production company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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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