Matador Resources Company (MTDR)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
MTDR
Matador Resources Company
$61.05
+0.21%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.57B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 491% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $3.66B). MTDR leads profitability with a 20.8% profit margin vs 10.8%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.49. MTDR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
MTDR
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-17.1%
Fair Value
$41.41
Current Price
$61.05
$19.64 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 12.5%
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 : MTDR
The strongest argument for MTDR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.8% and operating margin at 24.1%.
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 : MTDR
The primary concerns for MTDR are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, 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
MTDR profiles as a declining stock while OXY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTDR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — 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.
Bottom Line
MTDR scores higher overall (57/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 20.8% margins. Both earn "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.
Matador Resources Company
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Matador Resources Company, an independent energy company, is engaged in the exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States. The company is headquartered in Dallas, 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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