Matador Resources Company (MTDR)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
MTDR
Matador Resources Company
$50.36
-3.91%
ENERGY · Cap: $6.71B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$52.00
+0.44%
ENERGY · Cap: $54.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 488% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $3.59B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 13.5%. MTDR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.83. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
MTDR
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MTDR.
Margin of Safety
+12.1%
Fair Value
$58.94
Current Price
$52.00
$6.94 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Distress zone — elevated risk
Operating margin of 5.0%
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 6.4%
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 : MTDR
The strongest argument for MTDR centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.83 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : MTDR
The primary concerns for MTDR are Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
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
MTDR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — expect wider price swings.
MTDR is growing revenue faster at -6.4% — sustainability is the question.
MTDR generates stronger free cash flow (12M), 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 55/100), 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.
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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