Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsVOC Energy Trust (VOC)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$58.65
-3.68%
ENERGY · Cap: $58.77B
VOC
VOC Energy Trust
$2.86
-4.03%
ENERGY · Cap: $49.38M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 254125% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $8.31M). VOC leads profitability with a 90.0% profit margin vs 22.4%. VOC trades at a lower P/E of 6.6x. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
VOC
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+3.5%
Fair Value
$59.00
Current Price
$58.65
$0.35 discount
Margin of Safety
+1.6%
Fair Value
$3.20
Current Price
$2.86
$0.34 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 315.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 77 in profit
Keeps 90 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 96.5%
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
Revenue declined 16.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.4% and operating margin at 17.7%. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VOC
The strongest argument for VOC centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 90.0% and operating margin at 96.5%.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 79.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : VOC
The primary concerns for VOC are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.17 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at -8.3% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
VOC Energy Trust
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
The VOC Energy Trust acquires and maintains a forward interest in the net proceeds of the net proceeds from the production and sale of interests in oil and natural gas properties in the states of Kansas and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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