Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Occidental Petroleum (OXY): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Energy peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Occidental Petroleum (OXY)
Profile Item	OXY
Name	Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Energy
GICS Industry Group	Energy
GICS Industry	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-Industry	Integrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization	56.36 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	December 31, 1981
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

OXY

GSPC

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Occidental Petroleum (OXY) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Occidental Petroleum (OXY) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: OXY	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	38.05%	32.08%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	-0.84%	14.39%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	12.24%	15.43%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

OXY

GSPC

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Occidental Petroleum (OXY) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: OXY	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	35.52%	41.29%
Beta (5Y)	0.19	0.66
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-50.77%	-52.09%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. OXY is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: OXY	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.95	0.67
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.42	1.01

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) posts ROE of 10.63%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

OXY

Energy industry group

10.63%

Group distribution

Max: 53.85%
Q3: 24.79%
Median: 12.85%
OXY: 10.63%
Q1: 2.03%
Min: -29.09%

Largest peers

PBR: 30.27%
TTE: 17.83%
COP: 17.66%
SHEL: 17.43%
XOM: 15.53%
CVX: 13.85%
OXY: 10.63%

Where Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stands on ROE within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) keeps 30.32% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

OXY

Energy industry group

30.32%

Group distribution

Max: 56.92%
OXY: 30.32%
Q3: 22.92%
Median: 10.10%
Q1: 0.07%
Min: -27.38%

Largest peers

OXY: 30.32%
PBR: 24.32%
COP: 16.76%
CVX: 11.92%
XOM: 10.46%
TTE: 10.46%
SHEL: 10.18%

Where Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stands on net margin within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) turns 45.44% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

OXY

Energy industry group

45.44%

Group distribution

Max: 71.31%
OXY: 45.44%
Q3: 33.75%
Median: 18.73%
Q1: 6.94%
Min: -24.52%

Largest peers

OXY: 45.44%
PBR: 44.68%
COP: 30.05%
TTE: 24.51%
SHEL: 18.76%
CVX: 17.89%
XOM: 16.98%

Where Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stands on operating margin within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: OXY	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	10.63%	12.85%
ROA (TTM)	4.68%	5.49%
Net Margin (TTM)	30.32%	10.10%
Operating Margin (TTM)	45.44%	18.73%
Gross Margin (TTM)	73.32%	44.52%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) grew revenue -1.93%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Occidental Petroleum (OXY): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Energy industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) grew earnings per share -34.02%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Occidental Petroleum (OXY): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Energy industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: OXY	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-1.93%	0.51%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-16.16%	0.37%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-34.02%	-11.75%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-49.36%	-12.07%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) has current ratio of 1.41, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

OXY

Energy industry group

1.41

Group distribution

Max: 3.64
Q3: 2.21
OXY: 1.41
Median: 1.41
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.24

Largest peers

COP: 1.52
OXY: 1.41
SHEL: 1.38
CVX: 1.34
XOM: 1.19
TTE: 1.11
PBR: 0.85

Where Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stands on current ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

OXY

Energy industry group

0.35

Group distribution

Max: 1.75
Q3: 0.93
Median: 0.54
OXY: 0.35
Q1: 0.30
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

PBR: 0.76
TTE: 0.46
SHEL: 0.38
COP: 0.35
OXY: 0.35
CVX: 0.17
XOM: 0.13

Where Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: OXY	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.41	1.41
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.35	0.54
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.76	1.13

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) has dividend yield of 1.77%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

OXY

Energy industry group

1.77%

Group distribution

Max: 8.57%
Q3: 3.58%
OXY: 1.77%
Median: 1.71%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

PBR: 19.51%
TTE: 4.58%
CVX: 3.31%
XOM: 2.49%
COP: 2.48%
OXY: 1.77%
SHEL: 1.54%

Where Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stands on dividend yield within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) has payout ratio of 28.41%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

OXY

Energy industry group

28.41%

Group distribution

Max: 133.24%
Q3: 53.31%
OXY: 28.41%
Median: 25.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

CVX: 51.76%
XOM: 42.39%
TTE: 39.93%
COP: 35.41%
PBR: 28.93%
OXY: 28.41%
SHEL: 26.24%

Where Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stands on payout ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: OXY	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	1.77%	1.71%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	28.41%	25.24%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) trades at P/E ratio of 16.02, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

OXY

Energy industry group

16.02

Group distribution

Max: 39.54
Q3: 21.72
OXY: 16.02
Median: 12.19
Q1: 7.71
Min: 2.99

Largest peers

XOM: 17.06
OXY: 16.02
CVX: 15.61
COP: 14.36
TTE: 8.76
SHEL: 8.60
PBR: 4.68

Where Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stands on P/E ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) trades at 2.36 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

OXY

Energy industry group

2.36

Group distribution

Max: 5.40
Q3: 2.85
OXY: 2.36
Median: 1.69
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

OXY: 2.36
COP: 2.34
CVX: 1.83
XOM: 1.74
TTE: 0.90
SHEL: 0.87
PBR: 0.22

Where Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stands on P/S ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) trades at 1.68 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

OXY

Energy industry group

1.68

Group distribution

Max: 4.21
Q3: 2.38
OXY: 1.68
Median: 1.51
Q1: 1.08
Min: 0.01

Largest peers

XOM: 2.55
COP: 2.44
CVX: 2.13
OXY: 1.68
TTE: 1.46
SHEL: 1.43
PBR: 1.25

Where Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stands on P/B ratio within its Energy peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) metric values compared with Energy industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: OXY	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	16.02	12.19
P/S Ratio (TTM)	2.36	1.69
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.68	1.51
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	6.72%	5.94%