Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsUS Energy Corp (USEG)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
USEG
US Energy Corp
$1.02
+2.00%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.07M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 316792% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $6.81M). OXY leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs -2.1%. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
USEG
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-414.6%
Fair Value
$9.18
Current Price
$61.85
$52.67 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for USEG.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -59.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 68.0%
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 : USEG
The strongest argument for USEG centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
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 : USEG
The primary concerns for USEG are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a growth stock while USEG is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
USEG 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.
OXY generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (53/100 vs 26/100) and 148.9% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
US Energy Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
US Energy Corp. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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