ARKO Petroleum Corp. (APC)vsUltrapar Participacoes SA ADR (UGP)
APC
ARKO Petroleum Corp.
$18.59
-1.15%
ENERGY · Cap: $1.53B
UGP
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR
$5.07
+2.01%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR generates 2514% more annual revenue ($145.79B vs $5.58B). UGP leads profitability with a 2.1% profit margin vs 0.7%. UGP trades at a lower P/E of 8.8x. UGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
APC
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
UGP
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 64 in profit
Earnings expanding 51.8% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 91 in profit
Earnings expanding 167.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.5%
Revenue declined 0.2%
2.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 5.0%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APC
The strongest argument for APC centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : UGP
The strongest argument for UGP centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : APC
The primary concerns for APC are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 4.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : UGP
The primary concerns for UGP are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UGP is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
UGP generates stronger free cash flow (171M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
UGP scores higher overall (65/100 vs 52/100) and 10.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
ARKO Petroleum Corp.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is engaged in the exploration, development, production and marketing of oil and gas properties.
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
Ultrapar Participaes SA is engaged in the gas distribution, fuel distribution, chemical products, storage and pharmacy businesses mainly in Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, other Latin American countries, the United States, Canada, the Far East, Europe and internationally. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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