Occidental Petroleum (HAM:OPC) EV-to-EBIT: 23.45 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 95% Above Median

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HAM:OPC Occidental Petroleum Corp HAM:OPC
63 GF Score
Price €48.61
GF Value €40.39
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Occidental Petroleum EV-to-EBIT?

Occidental Petroleum HAM:OPC -0.52% 63 EV-to-EBIT is 23.45 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 12.02. GuruFocus rates HAM:OPC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 693 Oil & Gas companies, Occidental Petroleum ranks worse than 80.38% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Occidental Petroleum's Enterprise Value is €66,607 Mil. Occidental Petroleum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,840 Mil. Therefore, Occidental Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT for today is 23.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for Occidental Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:OPC' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -74.41   Med: 12.02   Max: 493.78
Current: 22.77

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Occidental Petroleum was 493.78. The lowest was -74.41. And the median was 12.02.

HAM:OPC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
80.38% of 693 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.83 vs HAM:OPC: 22.77

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Occidental Petroleum's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €76,302 Mil. Occidental Petroleum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,840 Mil. Occidental Petroleum's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.72%.


Occidental Petroleum  (HAM:OPC) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Occidental Petroleum's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2840.114/76302.40479
=3.72 %

Occidental Petroleum's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €76,302 Mil.
Occidental Petroleum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,840 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Occidental Petroleum EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Occidental Petroleum EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Occidental Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Occidental Petroleum EV-to-EBIT Chart

Occidental Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Occidental Petroleum Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HAM:OPC vs FANG, DVN, EOG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Occidental Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Occidental Petroleum EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Occidental Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Occidental Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


HAM:OPC
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Occidental Petroleum EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Occidental Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=66606.988/2840.114
=23.45

Occidental Petroleum's current Enterprise Value is €66,607 Mil.
Occidental Petroleum's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2,840 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 23.45 mean?
Occidental Petroleum (HAM:OPC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 23.45 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Occidental Petroleum and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 12.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Occidental Petroleum ranks #557 out of 693 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is Occidental Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Occidental Petroleum's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.45 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 12.02. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.83. Occidental Petroleum's value of 23.45 is 98.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Occidental Petroleum ranks #557 out of 693 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Occidental Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Occidental Petroleum's EV-to-EBIT compare to FANG and DVN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Occidental Petroleum ranks #557 out of 693 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Occidental Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.83. Occidental Petroleum's value of 23.45 is 98.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.02 vs. the industry median of 11.83, Occidental Petroleum has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.83, based on 693 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Occidental Petroleum's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.45 is 98.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Occidental Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Occidental Petroleum's current EV-to-EBIT is 23.45, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 12.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Occidental Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Occidental Petroleum (HAM:OPC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.39, compared to a current price of €48.61 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 23.45, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 12.02 and 98.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.83. Occidental Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Occidental Petroleum (HAM:OPC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 23.45 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Occidental Petroleum (HAM:OPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Occidental Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €48.61 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €40.39. GuruFocus considers Occidental Petroleum to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:OPC:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 23.45 (95% above median its 10-year median of 12.02)
  • GF Value™: €40.39 vs. price of €48.61 (20.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#557 of 693)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:OPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Occidental Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110, Houston, TX, USA, 77046
Occidental Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. At the end of 2025, the company reported net proved reserves of 4.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 1.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025 at a ratio of roughly 74% oil and natural gas liquids and 26% natural gas.
63GF Score

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