Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
EXE
Expand Energy Corporation
$92.84
+0.96%
ENERGY · Cap: $21.77B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$55.91
-0.23%
ENERGY · Cap: $54.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 67% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $12.66B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 22.0%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.20. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
EXE
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-21.3%
Fair Value
$77.55
Current Price
$92.84
$15.29 premium
Margin of Safety
+8.4%
Fair Value
$58.72
Current Price
$55.91
$2.81 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 26.3%
Generating 1.7B 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 10.6%
Earnings declined 45.5%
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 : EXE
The strongest argument for EXE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.0% and operating margin at 26.3%.
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 1.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EXE
The primary concerns for EXE are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 74.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EXE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.33 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at -8.3% — sustainability is the question.
EXE generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100), 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.
Expand Energy Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Expand Energy Corporation is an independent exploration and production company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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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