Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsPrimeEnergy Corporation (PNRG)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.79
+0.54%
ENERGY · Cap: $61.44B
PNRG
PrimeEnergy Corporation
$211.11
-1.59%
ENERGY · Cap: $339.48M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 13364% more annual revenue ($23.93B vs $177.71M). OXY leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs 14.0%. OXY trades at a lower P/E of 18.1x. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
OXY
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
PNRG
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+6.8%
Fair Value
$65.96
Current Price
$61.79
$4.17 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PNRG.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 106.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.1%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : PNRG
The strongest argument for PNRG centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PNRG
The primary concerns for PNRG are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a growth stock while PNRG is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
OXY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.16 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at 53.4% — sustainability is the question.
OXY generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (83/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 30.3% margins and 53.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
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.
PrimeEnergy Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
PrimeEnergy Resources Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, is dedicated to acquiring, developing and producing oil and natural gas properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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