Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsVista Oil Gas ADR (VIST)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
VIST
Vista Oil Gas ADR
$71.33
-0.60%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 773% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $2.47B). VIST leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 10.8%. VIST trades at a lower P/E of 10.7x. VIST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
VIST
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
-22.8%
Fair Value
$45.63
Current Price
$71.33
$25.70 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Revenue surging 52.6% year-over-year
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.7%
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
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 13.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : VIST
The strongest argument for VIST centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 29.7%. Revenue growth of 52.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : VIST
The primary concerns for VIST are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.35 — 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
VIST scores higher overall (63/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 29.1% margins and 52.6% revenue growth. 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.
Vista Oil Gas ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Vista Oil & Gas, SAB de CV, is dedicated to the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
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