Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
MTR
Mesa Royalty Trust
$2.43
+2.10%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.57M
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$56.86
-2.05%
ENERGY · Cap: $57.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 4325231% more annual revenue ($23.93B vs $553,160). MTR leads profitability with a 66.0% profit margin vs 30.3%. MTR trades at a lower P/E of 12.3x. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
MTR
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
OXY
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-80.8%
Fair Value
$2.65
Current Price
$2.43
$0.22 premium
Margin of Safety
+11.9%
Fair Value
$65.89
Current Price
$56.86
$9.03 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 66 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.4%
Revenue surging 53.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 965.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 28.4%
Earnings declined 33.3%
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTR
The strongest argument for MTR centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 66.0% and operating margin at 75.6%.
Bull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.3% and operating margin at 45.4%. Revenue growth of 53.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MTR
The primary concerns for MTR are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTR profiles as a declining stock while OXY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.42 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at 53.4% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (83/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 30.3% margins and 53.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Mesa Royalty Trust
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Mesa Royalty Trust owns net royalty interests in various oil and gas producing properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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