Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
EXE
Expand Energy Corporation
$113.92
+3.86%
ENERGY · Cap: $26.37B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 86% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $11.64B). EXE leads profitability with a 15.6% profit margin vs 10.8%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.49. EXE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
EXE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-100.9%
Fair Value
$51.48
Current Price
$113.92
$62.44 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 38.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 27.5%
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
0.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : EXE
The strongest argument for EXE centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 27.5%. Revenue growth of 38.3% 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.
Bear Case : EXE
The primary concerns for EXE are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio.
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
EXE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.47 — 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.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EXE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 15.6% margins and 38.3% revenue growth. 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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