How Does Occidental Petroleum Stock Stack Up Against Its Peers?
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock has underperformed its peers over the past year. However, how does it truly measure up against peers amidst evolving energy markets and forecasts of a Q4 2025 oversupply? A closer look reveals OXY’s robust operating (20.1%) and free cash flow (17.6%) margins, and positive LTM revenue growth (0.1%) when many peers saw declines. While its PE ratio (17.2) is moderate, OXY’s smaller scale versus integrated majors may limit upside against commodity price volatility and a bearish shift in global oil markets projected for 2026.
- OXY’s 20.1% operating margin, highest among peers, highlights its superior cost control and Permian Basin production efficiency.
- OXY’s 0.1% revenue growth, though low, outpaced peers, indicating relative resilience in a volatile energy market downturn.
- OXY’s 16.1% stock decline, underperforming peers with a 17.2 PE, reflects investor skepticism over its carbon capture strategy and higher debt levels.
Here’s how Occidental Petroleum stacks up across size, valuation, and profitability versus key peers.
| OXY | XOM | CVX | IMO | CVE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 41.4 | 514.5 | 301.7 | 48.4 | 31.9 |
| Revenue ($ Bil) | 27.1 | 329.4 | 187.0 | 46.2 | 56.6 |
| PE Ratio | 17.2 | 16.6 | 23.6 | 12.1 | 10.2 |
| LTM Revenue Growth | 0.1% | -3.3% | -3.6% | -6.2% | -4.8% |
| LTM Operating Margin | 20.1% | 11.4% | 8.1% | 10.9% | 7.6% |
| LTM FCF Margin | 17.6% | 8.8% | 8.2% | 10.3% | 5.0% |
| 12M Market Return | -16.1% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 35.4% | 18.7% |
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Revenue Growth Comparison
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| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXY | 0.1% | -5.4% | -22.9% | 41.1% |
| XOM | -3.3% | 1.4% | -16.0% | 44.1% |
| CVX | -3.6% | -1.8% | -16.5% | 51.5% |
| IMO | -6.2% | 1.1% | -15.6% | 60.9% |
| CVE | -4.8% | 4.1% | -22.7% | 47.0% |
Operating Margin Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXY | 20.1% | 20.9% | 22.7% | 37.3% |
| XOM | 11.4% | 11.7% | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| CVX | 8.1% | 9.8% | 13.3% | 16.9% |
| IMO | 10.9% | 12.5% | 12.8% | 16.2% |
| CVE | 7.6% | 8.8% | 10.1% | 14.4% |
PE Ratio Comparison
| LTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXY | 17.2 | 14.7 | 11.3 | 4.4 |
| XOM | 16.6 | 13.7 | 11.3 | 8.3 |
| CVX | 23.6 | 14.8 | 13.1 | 9.8 |
| IMO | 12.1 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 4.3 |
| CVE | 10.2 | 8.9 | 7.7 | 5.9 |
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