Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
MTR
Mesa Royalty Trust
$5.13
-2.56%
ENERGY · Cap: $9.69M
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 3464258% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $623,290). MTR leads profitability with a 68.7% profit margin vs 10.8%. MTR trades at a lower P/E of 22.6x. MTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
MTR
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+55.5%
Fair Value
$10.76
Current Price
$5.13
$5.63 discount
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
Keeps 69 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 59.2%
Revenue surging 40.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 61.8% YoY
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
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 : MTR
The strongest argument for MTR centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 68.7% and operating margin at 59.2%. Revenue growth of 40.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : MTR
The primary concerns for MTR are Market Cap.
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
MTR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.52 — 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.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MTR scores higher overall (58/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 68.7% margins and 40.1% revenue growth. 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.
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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