Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)vsPetroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR (PBR)
DUK
Duke Energy Corporation
$127.38
+0.61%
UTILITIES · Cap: $98.62B
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
$19.82
+0.35%
ENERGY · Cap: $84.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR generates 1446% more annual revenue ($491.45B vs $31.79B). PBR leads profitability with a 15.8% profit margin vs 15.6%. PBR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. PBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
DUK
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
PBR
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-198.2%
Fair Value
$42.98
Current Price
$127.38
$84.40 premium
Margin of Safety
+3.6%
Fair Value
$16.42
Current Price
$19.82
$3.40 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 36.2%
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 2.2%
0.5% earnings growth
Revenue declined 1.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DUK
The strongest argument for DUK centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.6% and operating margin at 28.1%.
Bull Case : PBR
The strongest argument for PBR centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.8% and operating margin at 36.2%. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DUK
The primary concerns for DUK are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : PBR
The primary concerns for PBR are EPS Growth, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DUK profiles as a mature stock while PBR is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
DUK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.47 — expect wider price swings.
DUK is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
PBR generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR scores higher overall (69/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 15.8% margins. 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.
Duke Energy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Duke Energy Corporation is an American electric power and natural gas holding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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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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