OXY's Sortino Ratio of 1.88 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.88 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 3, 2026).
Unlike other measures, Sortino only focuses on downside volatility (losses), making it particularly useful for investors more concerned about protecting against drawdowns than overall price swings.
OXY Sortino Ratio Rank
OXY ranks above 71.9% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating above-average returns relative to downside risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).
What moves the rank
- Strong returns with minimal downside volatility → Higher rank
- Severe or frequent drawdowns → Lower rank
- Upside volatility → No impact (Sortino doesn't penalize upside swings)
What you can do with this information
- Above-average downside protection with room for improvement
- Compare against category peers to gauge relative positioning
- Monitor for movement toward top tier or decline toward median
- Consider pairing with top-tier holdings to improve portfolio risk profile
OXY Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows OXY's Sortino Ratio relative to all stocks on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better downside-adjusted returns.
- Red zone (bottom 25%): -0.22 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): -0.22 to 2.04
- Green zone (top 25%): 2.04 or higher
- Top 1%: 6.62+
- Median: 0.86 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar stocks
The table compares Occidental Petroleum Corporation's Sortino Ratio with other stocks in the Oil & Gas E&P industry across multiple time periods, showing how OXY's risk-adjusted performance compares to industry peers.
Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each stock's all-time average, as of Jun 3, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUAI | New Era Energy & Digital, Inc | 4.37 | |||
| NEHC | New Era Helium Inc | 4.37 | |||
| CLMT | Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. | 4.32 | |||
| BTE | Baytex Energy Corp | 4.24 | |||
| CDDRF | Headwater Exploration Inc | 3.66 | |||
| APA | Apache Corporation | 3.16 | |||
| BATL | Battalion Oil Corporation | 3.00 | |||
| WDS | Woodside Energy Group Ltd | 2.78 | |||
| DELKY | Delek Group Ltd | 2.65 | |||
| IPXHY | Inpex Corp ADR | 2.63 | |||
| OXY | Occidental Petroleum Corporation | 1.88 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows OXY's rolling Sortino ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to downside risk, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility during market stress. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.
Identify market cycles by observing when OXY consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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