Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsPrimeEnergy Corporation (PNRG)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
PNRG
PrimeEnergy Corporation
$223.48
-0.52%
ENERGY · Cap: $358.34M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 10904% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $196.24M). PNRG leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 10.8%. PNRG trades at a lower P/E of 20.7x. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
PNRG
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-414.6%
Fair Value
$9.18
Current Price
$61.85
$52.67 premium
Margin of Safety
-177.8%
Fair Value
$70.99
Current Price
$223.48
$152.49 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.9%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 33.0%
Earnings declined 50.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 148.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PNRG
The strongest argument for PNRG centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin.
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.
Bear Case : PNRG
The primary concerns for PNRG are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS 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 0.35 — 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
OXY scores higher overall (53/100 vs 47/100) 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.
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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