Humana Inc (HUM)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
HUM
Humana Inc
$350.08
+0.08%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $45.53B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.65
-2.30%
ENERGY · Cap: $54.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Humana Inc generates 550% more annual revenue ($137.20B vs $21.12B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 0.8%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.19. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
HUM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+23.7%
Fair Value
$403.67
Current Price
$350.08
$53.59 discount
Margin of Safety
+12.1%
Fair Value
$58.94
Current Price
$58.65
$0.29 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.5% year-over-year
Generating 1.1B 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
ROE of 6.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
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 : HUM
The strongest argument for HUM centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 1.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HUM
The primary concerns for HUM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 40.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 76.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HUM profiles as a growth stock while OXY is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
HUM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — expect wider price swings.
HUM is growing revenue faster at 23.5% — sustainability is the question.
HUM generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. HUM offers better value entry with a 23.7% margin of safety. 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.
Humana Inc
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Humana Inc. is a for-profit American health insurance company based in Louisville, Kentucky.
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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