Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsW. R. Berkley Corp (WRB)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$55.14
+3.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $53.65B
WRB
W. R. Berkley Corp
$66.41
+1.11%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $24.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 42% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $14.85B). OXY leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 12.6%. OXY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. WRB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
WRB
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+28.5%
Fair Value
$66.05
Current Price
$55.14
$10.91 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WRB.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 26.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
4.0% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 1.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WRB
The strongest argument for WRB centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 72.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : WRB
The primary concerns for WRB are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a declining stock while WRB is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WRB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.33 — expect wider price swings.
WRB is growing revenue faster at 4.0% — sustainability is the question.
WRB generates stronger free cash flow (640M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. Both earn "Strong 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.
W. R. Berkley Corp
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY · USA
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a commercial lines property & casualty insurance holding company organized in Delaware and based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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