Mexco Energy Corporation (MXC)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
MXC
Mexco Energy Corporation
$8.82
+0.23%
ENERGY · Cap: $18.07M
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.65
+1.93%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 304978% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $6.92M). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 18.1%. MXC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
MXC
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MXC.
Margin of Safety
+3.5%
Fair Value
$59.00
Current Price
$58.65
$0.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 26.8%
Earnings declined 90.9%
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 : MXC
The strongest argument for MXC centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.1% and operating margin at 6.6%. PEG of 0.63 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 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MXC
The primary concerns for MXC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 79.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MXC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.30 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at -8.3% — sustainability is the question.
MXC generates stronger free cash flow (186,681), 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 47/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
Mexco Energy Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Mexco Energy Corporation, an independent oil and gas company, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of natural gas, crude oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids in the United States. The company is headquartered in Midland, 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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