Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsPPG Industries Inc (PPG)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$53.03
-1.69%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.65B
PPG
PPG Industries Inc
$109.61
+0.62%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $24.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 31% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $16.12B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 9.8%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
PPG
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+28.6%
Fair Value
$66.12
Current Price
$53.03
$13.09 discount
Margin of Safety
+16.0%
Fair Value
$155.95
Current Price
$109.61
$46.34 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
4.2% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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 1.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PPG
The strongest argument for PPG centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 72.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : PPG
The primary concerns for PPG are EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a declining stock while PPG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PPG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
PPG is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
PPG generates stronger free cash flow (-163M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. PPG offers better value entry with a 16.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
PPG Industries Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.
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