Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
MUR
Murphy Oil Corporation
$39.97
+3.50%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.52B
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 703% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $2.69B). OXY leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 3.9%. MUR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
MUR
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-598.8%
Fair Value
$4.90
Current Price
$39.97
$35.07 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
ROE of 2.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.9% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.4%
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 : MUR
The strongest argument for MUR centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : MUR
The primary concerns for MUR are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 53.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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
MUR profiles as a value stock while OXY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MUR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.73 — 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
OXY scores higher overall (53/100 vs 43/100) and 148.9% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Murphy Oil Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Murphy Oil Corporation is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. 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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