Occidental Petroleum Corporation P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
1.83
Stock Price
$56.63
Book Value/Share
$30.92
Sector
Energy
How It's Calculated
1.83 = $56.63 ÷ $30.92
What This Means
Occidental Petroleum Corporation's P/B ratio of 1.83 is in the normal range, suggesting the market values the company roughly in line with its net assets.
About Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) operates in the Energy sector, specifically in Oil & Gas E&P. With a market capitalization of about $56.33B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $56.63, within a 52-week range of $38.80 to $67.45 (-16.0% from the high, +46.0% from the low). Beta of 0.17 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 22.4%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Occidental Petroleum Corporation, 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 Corporation's P/B ratio of 1.83 can be compared with peers such as XOM (2.34), CVX (1.96), COP (2.15). 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 0.17 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 22.4% 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 Corporation's P/B of 1.83 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Energy business models.
Is 1.83 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (1.83) 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 (2.98), XOM (2.34), EOG (2.31)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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