Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$56.30
-1.64%
ENERGY · Cap: $61.44B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$93.92
+0.71%
ENERGY · Cap: $269.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 1140% more annual revenue ($296.60B vs $23.93B). OXY leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs 8.8%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.23. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
OXY
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
SHEL
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+9.9%
Fair Value
$65.89
Current Price
$56.30
$9.59 discount
Margin of Safety
-61.1%
Fair Value
$58.69
Current Price
$93.92
$35.23 premium
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 44.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 220.0% YoY
Generating 17.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
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 : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 44.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a growth stock while SHEL is a hypergrowth 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.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (17.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (83/100 vs 73/100), backed by strong 30.3% margins and 53.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
Shell PLC ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Shell plc is a global petrochemical and energy company. The company is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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