Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsMorningStar Partners, L.P. (TXO)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$48.90
+2.00%
ENERGY · Cap: $49.72B
TXO
MorningStar Partners, L.P.
$12.39
+2.53%
ENERGY · Cap: $696.06M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 6022% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $344.96M). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs -28.5%. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
TXO
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+15.2%
Fair Value
$58.94
Current Price
$48.90
$10.04 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TXO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 315.6% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 1437.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -16.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 66.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.4% and operating margin at 17.7%. PEG of 1.08 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TXO
The strongest argument for TXO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 67.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TXO
The primary concerns for TXO are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a declining stock while TXO is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
OXY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.12 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at -8.3% — sustainability is the question.
TXO generates stronger free cash flow (32M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 34/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
MorningStar Partners, L.P.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
TXO Energy Partners, L.P. engages in the acquisition, development, optimization, and exploitation of conventional oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquid reserves in North America. The company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
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