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Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) Return on Equity (ROE): 12.09%

Is Occidental Petroleum Corporation’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?

Occidental Petroleum Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 12.09% is 1033% above its 5-year average of 1.07%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-79.85%–43.95%).

As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 56.20% above its 12-month average of 7.74%.

OXY Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

OXY Return on Equity (ROE)
6.57%-26.26% 1Y
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OXY Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

OXY Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart

OXY Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)

12.09%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM

7.74%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y

18.72%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y

1.07%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y

-0.43%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y

9.39%

RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y

13.21%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+56.20%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-35.42%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+1033.44%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+2905.70%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+28.72%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-8.47%

OXY Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)

NAMEMARKET CAPRETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)TTM3Y5Y
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)$53.16B12.09%7.74%18.72%1.07%
ONEOK, Inc. (OKE)vs ›$54.38B15.80%16.46%18.89%18.44%
Cameco Corporation (CCJ)vs ›$46.99B13.00%5.62%4.67%2.58%
Phillips 66 (PSX)vs ›$68.78B14.45%11.43%20.78%11.50%
EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)vs ›$70.15B17.79%19.26%24.21%19.15%
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)vs ›$72.45B17.62%10.60%25.92%16.86%
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)vs ›$72.84B27.65%21.39%33.71%21.29%
EQT Corporation (EQT)vs ›$32.10B13.34%4.86%9.33%2.58%
Venture Global, Inc. (VG)vs ›$27.08B30.06%46.63%-182.03%-145.62%
SLB N.V. (SLB)vs ›$79.75B12.63%16.97%18.55%-0.02%

Return Analysis

ROE

12.1%

ROA

5.8%

Occidental Petroleum Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition

ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity

Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Occidental Petroleum Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ

What is the return on equity (ROE) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
The return on equity (ROE) for OXY stock is 12.09%.
Is Occidental Petroleum Corporation's return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Occidental Petroleum Corporation's return on equity (ROE) of 12.09% is 1033% above its 5-year average of 1.07%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-79.85%–43.95%).
What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for OXY stock is 7.74%.
What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for OXY stock is 18.72%.
What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for OXY stock is 1.07%.
What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for OXY stock is -0.43%.
What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for OXY stock is 9.39%.
What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)?
The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for OXY stock is 13.21%.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History

DATERETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
2025-12-316.57%
2024-12-318.91%
2023-12-3115.45%
2022-12-3143.95%
2021-12-3111.37%
2020-12-31-79.85%
2019-12-31-1.95%
2018-12-3119.29%
2017-12-316.34%
2016-12-31-2.67%
2015-12-31-32.15%
2014-12-311.76%
2013-12-3113.66%
2012-12-3111.47%
2011-12-3117.97%
2010-12-3113.93%
2009-12-3110.01%
2008-12-3125.12%
2007-12-3123.66%
2006-12-3121.77%
2005-12-3135.11%
2004-12-3124.34%
2003-12-3119.26%
2002-12-3115.65%
2001-12-3120.48%
2000-12-3132.89%
1999-12-3112.72%
1998-12-3110.79%
1997-12-31-9.10%
1996-12-3113.00%

About Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Occidental Petroleum Corporation, along with its various subsidiaries, primarily focuses on the discovery, acquisition, and development of oil and natural gas resources. These operations extend across the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The company's business is organized into three distinct divisions: Oil and Gas, Chemical, and Midstream and Marketing. Within the Oil and Gas division, the company is responsible for exploring, developing, and extracting crude oil, condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and conventional natural gas. The Chemical segment manufactures and commercializes a range of fundamental chemicals, including chlorine, caustic soda, chlorinated organic compounds, potassium-based chemicals, ethylene dichloride, chlorinated isocyanurates, sodium silicates, and calcium chloride. This segment also produces vinyl products such as vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride, and ethylene. The Midstream and Marketing division manages the collection, processing, transportation, storage, procurement, and distribution of diverse energy commodities, specifically oil, condensate, NGLs, natural gas, carbon dioxide, and electrical power. Furthermore, this segment actively trades utilizing its existing transportation and storage assets and strategically invests in other entities. Occidental Petroleum Corporation was established in 1920 and maintains its principal offices in Houston, Texas.

Houston, TX
10,412 employees
Energy / Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
CEO
Vicki A. Hollub