Oil & Gas Exploration & Production · NYSE
Current Price
$56.54
PE Ratio (TTM)
11.7x
Intrinsic Value
Outside reliable range
COMPETITIVE MOAT
↑Strategic Permian Basin Assets
OXY possesses extensive, high-quality acreage in the Permian Basin. This provides a long-term, low-cost production advantage and significant reserve life.
↑Carbon Capture Technology Leadership
Pioneering carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) offers a unique competitive edge. This positions OXY for future environmental regulations and potential new revenue streams.
↑Strong Midstream Infrastructure
OXY's integrated midstream assets, including pipelines and processing facilities, enhance operational efficiency. This reduces transportation costs and provides greater control over the value chain.
INVESTMENT RISKS
↓Commodity Price Volatility
The company's profitability is highly sensitive to fluctuating oil and gas prices. Geopolitical events, like those in the Strait of Hormuz, can cause rapid and significant price swings.
↓Regulatory and Environmental Scrutiny
Increasing environmental regulations and the energy transition pose long-term challenges. OXY faces potential costs and operational adjustments related to emissions and climate policies.
↓Execution Risk on Large Projects
The success of OXY's ambitious CCUS projects and exploration ventures carries inherent execution risks. Delays or cost overruns could impact financial performance and strategic goals.
Base case
Base case assumptions: 19.0% annual earnings growth, 12x target PE, 10% discount rate, 5 year projection. Data as of 2026-06-12.
This base case uses default assumptions and is not financial advice. The fair value changes significantly when the target PE or earnings growth rate changes. Open the calculator to set your own assumptions and see the full sensitivity range.
Adjust the target PE, earnings growth, and discount rate to see how the fair value and margin of safety for Occidental Petroleum Corporation respond.
Open PE Calculator for OXYOccidental Petroleum Corporation, along with its various subsidiaries, primarily focuses on the discovery, acquisition, and development of oil and natural gas resources. These operations extend across the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The company's business is organized into three distinct divisions: Oil and Gas, Chemical, and Midstream and Marketing. Within the Oil and Gas division, the company is responsible for exploring, developing, and extracting crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and conventional natural gas. The Chemical segment manufactures and commercializes a range of fundamental chemicals, including chlorine, caustic soda, chlorinated organic compounds, potassium-based chemicals, ethylene dichloride, chlorinated isocyanurates, sodium silicates, and calcium chloride. This segment also produces vinyl products such as vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride, and ethylene. The Midstream and Marketing division manages the collection, processing, transportation, storage, procurement, and distribution of diverse energy commodities, specifically oil, condensate, NGLs, natural gas, carbon dioxide, and electrical power. Furthermore, this segment actively trades utilizing its existing transportation and storage assets and strategically invests in other entities. Occidental Petroleum Corporation was established in 1920 and maintains its principal offices in Houston, Texas.
PE Ratio (TTM)
11.7x
PEG Ratio
0.21
Earnings Yield
8.54%
ROE (TTM)
12.8%
Revenue/Share (TTM)
$23.77
Dividend Yield
1.77%
Debt/Equity
0.40x
The trailing twelve-month PE ratio of OXY reflects how much investors pay per dollar of Occidental Petroleum Corporation's earnings. This metric is most useful when compared to Oil & Gas Exploration & Production peers and the company's own historical range.
OXY's PE of 11.7x combined with a PEG ratio of 0.21 provides a growth-adjusted perspective. A PEG below 1.0 suggests OXY may be undervalued relative to its earnings growth rate. Keep in mind that PE-based valuation works best for profitable, mature companies — for high-growth or cyclical Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, a DCF analysis may be more appropriate.
To value Occidental Petroleum Corporation using PE: (1) Compare the current PE (11.7x) against the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production median to assess relative pricing, (2) check the PEG ratio (0.21) to adjust for growth expectations, (3) review the 5-year PE range to identify where the stock sits historically, and (4) estimate fair value by multiplying a target PE by forward EPS estimates. This relative approach complements DCF's absolute valuation.
OXY's PEG ratio is 0.21, calculated by dividing the PE ratio (11.7x) by the expected earnings growth rate. A PEG below 1.0 is traditionally considered a sign of undervaluation — the market may not be fully pricing in the growth potential. Note that PEG accuracy depends on the reliability of growth estimates.
PE ratio gives a quick relative read — how OXY is priced versus Oil & Gas Exploration & Production peers. DCF provides an absolute value based on projected free cash flows. For the most reliable valuation, use PE as a quick comparability screen and DCF for a deeper fundamental analysis. Each method has blind spots: PE ignores capital structure and cash flow quality, while DCF is sensitive to growth and discount rate assumptions.
P/E and DCF value OXY with different methods and assumptions, so the two conclusions can differ. Compare the DCF intrinsic value.
Price as of 2026-06-12. Financial data from Financial Modeling Prep (trailing twelve months) · Valuation methodology by Charlie Wang.
This is an estimate, not investment advice.