Occidental Petroleum Corp P/B Ratio
Data as of October 02, 2026
P/B Ratio
1.58
Stock Price
$57.84
Book Value/Share
$36.54
Sector
Energy
How It's Calculated
1.58 = $57.84 ÷ $36.54
What This Means
Occidental Petroleum Corp's P/B ratio of 1.58 is between 1 and 3. This descriptive range does not establish fair value because economically comparable P/B levels vary by sector, profitability, leverage, accounting policy, and asset composition.
About Occidental Petroleum Corp
Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY) operates in the Energy sector, specifically in Energy. With a market capitalization of about $56.94B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $57.84, within a 52-week range of $38.80 to $67.45 (-14.2% from the high, +49.1% from the low). Beta of 0.21 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 33.5%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Occidental Petroleum Corp, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Energy, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Energy names on our S&P 100 coverage, Occidental Petroleum Corp's P/B ratio of 1.58 can be compared with peers such as XOM (2.64), CVX (2.22), COP (2.41). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Energy stocks.
Key Takeaways
- OXY is grouped in the Energy sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.21 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 33.5% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does OXY's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Occidental Petroleum Corp's P/B of 1.58 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Energy business models.
Is 1.58 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1.58) means the market values OXY above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Energy?
Peer P/B levels in Energy (e.g. SLB (2.79), XOM (2.64), EOG (2.55)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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