Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsPermian Resources Corporation (PR)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.65
-3.70%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.77B
PR
Permian Resources Corporation
$20.16
-2.97%
ENERGY · Cap: $16.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 316% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $5.08B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 12.8%. PR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.25. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
PR
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+3.5%
Fair Value
$59.00
Current Price
$58.65
$0.35 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PR.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 5.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
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 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PR
The strongest argument for PR centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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.
Bear Case : PR
The primary concerns for PR are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a declining stock while PR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.44 — expect wider price swings.
PR is growing revenue faster at 0.9% — sustainability is the question.
PR generates stronger free cash flow (142M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. 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.
Permian Resources Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Permian Resources Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, focuses on the development of crude oil and related liquid-rich natural gas reserves in the United States. The company is headquartered in Midland, Texas.
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