Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
$27.80
-1.24%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.38B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$53.03
-1.69%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 1510% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $1.31B). MGY leads profitability with a 24.8% profit margin vs 22.4%. MGY trades at a lower P/E of 16.3x. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
MGY
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-75.1%
Fair Value
$15.40
Current Price
$27.80
$12.40 premium
Margin of Safety
+28.5%
Fair Value
$66.05
Current Price
$53.03
$13.02 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.6%
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
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.8%
Earnings declined 17.0%
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MGY
The strongest argument for MGY centers on Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.8% and operating margin at 29.6%.
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 1.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MGY
The primary concerns for MGY are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 72.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
MGY is growing revenue faster at -2.8% — sustainability is the question.
MGY generates stronger free cash flow (68M), 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 50/100), 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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid reserves 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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