Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY)vsPetroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR (PBR)
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
$26.92
+0.34%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.26B
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
$16.45
-3.41%
ENERGY · Cap: $106.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR generates 37633% more annual revenue ($498.09B vs $1.32B). MGY leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 21.6%. PBR trades at a lower P/E of 5.2x. PBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
MGY
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
PBR
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 35.6%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
2.3% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 0.3%
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MGY
The strongest argument for MGY centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 35.6%.
Bull Case : PBR
The strongest argument for PBR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 32.0%.
Bear Case : MGY
The primary concerns for MGY are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PBR
The primary concerns for PBR are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
MGY is growing revenue faster at 2.3% — sustainability is the question.
PBR generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PBR scores higher overall (66/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 21.6% 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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid reserves in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
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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