Occidental Petroleum (FRA:OPC) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


FRA:OPC Occidental Petroleum Corp FRA:OPC
58 GF Score
Price €42.31
GF Value €40.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Occidental Petroleum Moat Score?

Occidental Petroleum FRA:OPC -1.10% 58 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:OPC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €40.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Oil & Gas companies, Occidental Petroleum ranks better than 99.71% on this metric.

Occidental Petroleum has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Occidental Petroleum has Wide Moat: Occidental Petroleum possesses a wide moat due to its durable cost advantages, including economies of scale and proprietary technology in oil and gas production. The company benefits from significant regulatory barriers and strong pricing power in the energy sector.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Occidental Petroleum might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Occidental Petroleum  (FRA:OPC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Occidental Petroleum Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:OPC vs FANG, DVN, EQT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Occidental Petroleum's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Occidental Petroleum's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Occidental Petroleum's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Occidental Petroleum (FRA:OPC) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Occidental Petroleum ranks #3 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Occidental Petroleum's Moat Score too high?
Occidental Petroleum's current Moat Score is 7. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Occidental Petroleum's value of 7 is 600% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Occidental Petroleum ranks #3 out of 1041 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Occidental Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Occidental Petroleum's Moat Score compare to FANG and DVN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Occidental Petroleum ranks #3 out of 1041 companies for Moat Score. This places Occidental Petroleum in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Occidental Petroleum's value of 7 is 600% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,041 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Occidental Petroleum's current Moat Score of 7 is 600% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Occidental Petroleum's current Moat Score is 7. 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 (FRA:OPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.01, compared to a current price of €42.31 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7 and 600% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Occidental Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Occidental Petroleum (FRA:OPC), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 02, 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 (FRA:OPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Occidental Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €42.31 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €40.01. GuruFocus considers Occidental Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OPC:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: €40.01 vs. price of €42.31 (5.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 600% above the Oil & Gas median (#3 of 1041)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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.
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