Valuation check: OXY's profit margin is 20.31%, above the Energy sector average of 11.37%.
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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) currently reports a profit margin of 20.31% as of March 2026. That compares with 10.6% in the prior-year period — up 91.5% year over year. That is above the Energy sector average of 11.37%. Use the charts on this page to explore Occidental Petroleum's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
Occidental Petroleum's profit margin increased from 10.6% to 20.31% — a 91.5% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
Occidental Petroleum's profit margin of 20.31% is higher than the Energy sector average of 11.37%. That is roughly 78.7% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Occidental Petroleum's current 20.31% should be judged against Energy norms (sector average: 11.37%) and against OXY's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 20.31%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Energy average is 11.37%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Occidental Petroleum, and consider following OXY for alerts when major investors trade the stock.