Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsWPP PLC ADR (WPP)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.85
+0.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $60.74B
WPP
WPP PLC ADR
$15.50
+1.64%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $3.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 59% more annual revenue ($21.59B vs $13.55B). OXY leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs -1.6%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.49. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
OXY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
WPP
Avoid35
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 WPP.
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
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
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
Operating margin of 2.2%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -5.3% — below average capital efficiency
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 : WPP
The strongest argument for WPP centers on Free Cash Flow.
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 : WPP
The primary concerns for WPP are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 2.13 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a growth stock while WPP is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
WPP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — 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 35/100) 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.
WPP PLC ADR
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, expertise, trade and technology services in North America, the UK, Western Continental Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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