Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsRush Enterprises A Inc (RUSHA)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$53.03
-1.69%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.65B
RUSHA
Rush Enterprises A Inc
$72.31
+1.42%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 191% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $7.27B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 3.6%. 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-
RUSHA
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+28.5%
Fair Value
$66.05
Current Price
$53.03
$13.02 discount
Margin of Safety
+55.8%
Fair Value
$164.81
Current Price
$72.31
$92.50 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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
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%
3.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 9.0%
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 : RUSHA
The strongest argument for RUSHA centers on Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
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 : RUSHA
The primary concerns for RUSHA are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a declining stock while RUSHA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RUSHA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at -8.3% — sustainability is the question.
RUSHA generates stronger free cash flow (60M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. RUSHA offers better value entry with a 55.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Rush Enterprises A Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Rush Enterprises, Inc. is an integrated retailer of commercial vehicles and related services in the United States. The company is headquartered in New Braunfels, Texas.
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