Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vsW&T Offshore Inc (WTI)
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$61.46
+0.49%
ENERGY · Cap: $61.44B
WTI
W&T Offshore Inc
$4.11
-1.91%
ENERGY · Cap: $576.60M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 4158% more annual revenue ($23.93B vs $561.87M). OXY leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs -19.3%. WTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
OXY
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
WTI
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+6.8%
Fair Value
$65.96
Current Price
$61.46
$4.50 discount
Margin of Safety
+62.5%
Fair Value
$6.98
Current Price
$4.11
$2.87 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 45.4%
Revenue surging 53.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 965.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 32.9% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -168.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 97.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.3% and operating margin at 45.4%. Revenue growth of 53.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WTI
The strongest argument for WTI centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 32.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : WTI
The primary concerns for WTI are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OXY profiles as a growth stock while WTI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WTI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.28 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at 53.4% — sustainability is the question.
OXY generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (83/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 30.3% margins and 53.4% revenue growth. WTI offers better value entry with a 62.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
W&T Offshore Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
W&T Offshore, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas producer, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Gulf of Mexico. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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