Cencora Inc. (COR)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
COR
Cencora Inc.
$261.08
+2.12%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $49.74B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$18.67
-0.48%
ENERGY · Cap: $131.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 51% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $328.68B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 0.8%. COR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
COR
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
PBR-A
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.1%
Fair Value
$1266.50
Current Price
$261.08
$1005.42 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR-A.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 107 in profit
Earnings expanding 128.3% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.9%
Areas to Watch
3.8% revenue growth
0.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.7%
Trading at 26.6x book value
0.5% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COR
The strongest argument for COR centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%.
Bear Case : COR
The primary concerns for COR are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.65 — expect wider price swings.
PBR-A is growing revenue faster at 5.0% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (67/100 vs 64/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. COR offers better value entry with a 71.1% margin of safety. 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.
Cencora Inc.
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION · USA
CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE: COR) delivers secure, reliable, high-performance data center, cloud access and interconnect solutions to a growing client ecosystem in eight key North American markets.
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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