Occidental PetroleumXSWX:OXY 39 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 431% above its 10-year median of 3.04. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OXY with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF37.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Oil & Gas companies, Occidental Petroleum ranks better than 71.37% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Occidental Petroleum's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF10,534 Mil. Occidental Petroleum's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF65,219 Mil. Therefore, Occidental Petroleum's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Occidental Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:OXY'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.84 Med: 3.04 Max: 18.02
Current: 5.67
During the past 13 years, Occidental Petroleum's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 18.02%. The lowest was -15.84%. And the median was 3.04%.
XSWX:OXY's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 71.37% of 1027
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.04
vs XSWX:OXY: 5.67
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Occidental Petroleum Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Occidental Petroleum Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Occidental Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
XSWX:OXY vs FANG, DVN, EQT: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Occidental Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Occidental Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Occidental Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.15% mean?
Occidental Petroleum (XSWX:OXY) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.15% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Occidental Petroleum and its competitors. This is 431% above median its historical median of 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Occidental Petroleum ranks #294 out of 1027 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Occidental Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Occidental Petroleum's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.15% is 431% above median its 10-year median of 3.04. The Oil & Gas industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. Occidental Petroleum's value of 16.15% is 691.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Occidental Petroleum ranks #294 out of 1027 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Occidental Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Occidental Petroleum's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to FANG and DVN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Occidental Petroleum ranks #294 out of 1027 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Occidental Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04. Occidental Petroleum's value of 16.15% is 691.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.04 vs. the industry median of 2.04, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 2.04, based on 1,027 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Occidental Petroleum's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 16.15% is 691.7% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Occidental Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Occidental Petroleum's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.15%, which is 431% above median its own 10-year median of 3.04. 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 (XSWX:OXY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF37.47, compared to a current price of CHF38.96 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.15%, which is 431% above median its 10-year median of 3.04 and 691.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.04. Occidental Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Occidental Petroleum (XSWX:OXY), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 16.15% as of Mar. 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 (XSWX:OXY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Occidental Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF38.96 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF37.47.
GuruFocus considers Occidental Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:OXY:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 16.15% (431% above median its 10-year median of 3.04)
GF Value™: CHF37.47 vs. price of CHF38.96 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 691.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#294 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OXY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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