Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsAT&T Inc (T)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
T
AT&T Inc
$28.81
-0.21%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $204.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AT&T Inc generates 482% more annual revenue ($125.65B vs $21.59B). T leads profitability with a 17.5% profit margin vs 10.8%. T appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.60. T earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
T
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
-39.7%
Fair Value
$20.67
Current Price
$28.81
$8.14 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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.6% revenue growth
Earnings declined 5.6%
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 : T
The strongest argument for T centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.5% and operating margin at 18.4%.
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 : T
The primary concerns for T are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a growth stock while T is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
T carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at 148.9% — sustainability is the question.
T generates stronger free cash flow (4.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
T scores higher overall (63/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 17.5% margins. Both earn "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.
AT&T Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company, Delaware-registered but headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas. It is the world largest telecommunications company, and the second largest provider of mobile telephone services.
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