Ecopetrol SA ADR (EC)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
EC
Ecopetrol SA ADR
$17.75
-1.77%
ENERGY · Cap: $35.46B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$19.11
-0.57%
ENERGY · Cap: $124.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ecopetrol SA ADR generates 22811% more annual revenue ($125.67T vs $548.49B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 24.3% profit margin vs 10.2%. EC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
EC
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
PBR-A
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 35.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 234.5% YoY
Generating 3.6T in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 56 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.7%
Revenue surging 42.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 96.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 0.0%
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EC
The strongest argument for EC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 35.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.77 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, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.3% and operating margin at 44.7%. Revenue growth of 42.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : EC
The primary concerns for EC are Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EC carries more volatility with a beta of -0.05 — expect wider price swings.
PBR-A is growing revenue faster at 42.3% — sustainability is the question.
EC generates stronger free cash flow (3.6T), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS INTEGRATED industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (83/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 24.3% margins and 42.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
Ecopetrol SA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Ecopetrol SA is an integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Bogot, Colombia.
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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