Mexco Energy Corporation (MXC)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
MXC
Mexco Energy Corporation
$10.99
+0.55%
ENERGY · Cap: $18.62M
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 289957% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $7.44M). MXC leads profitability with a 22.3% profit margin vs 10.8%. MXC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. MXC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
MXC
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-99.3%
Fair Value
$5.37
Current Price
$10.99
$5.62 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Earnings declined 15.0%
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 : MXC
The strongest argument for MXC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 18.3%. PEG of 0.63 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 : MXC
The primary concerns for MXC are Market Cap, EPS Growth.
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
MXC profiles as a value stock while OXY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OXY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.35 — 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
MXC scores higher overall (54/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 22.3% margins. 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.
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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