Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$203.24
-3.23%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $60.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 19% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $18.09B). TEL leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 10.8%. TEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TEL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
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
+29.8%
Fair Value
$325.26
Current Price
$203.24
$122.02 discount
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 44.4% YoY
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
Moderate valuation
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 : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : TEL
The primary concerns for TEL are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TEL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at 148.9% — sustainability is the question.
OXY generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 53/100) and 21.7% revenue growth. 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.
TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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