Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)vsPetroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR (PBR)
MUR
Murphy Oil Corporation
$38.50
-0.85%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.22B
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
$21.20
-0.84%
ENERGY · Cap: $129.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR generates 18227% more annual revenue ($548.49B vs $2.99B). PBR leads profitability with a 24.3% profit margin vs 9.8%. MUR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. PBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
MUR
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
PBR
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-75.2%
Fair Value
$19.54
Current Price
$38.50
$18.96 premium
Margin of Safety
+88.9%
Fair Value
$188.27
Current Price
$21.20
$167.07 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 37.9%
Revenue surging 35.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 917.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 44.7%
Revenue surging 42.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 96.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 1.6% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MUR
The strongest argument for MUR centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 35.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PBR
The strongest argument for PBR centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.3% and operating margin at 44.7%. Revenue growth of 42.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MUR
The primary concerns for MUR are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : PBR
The primary concerns for PBR are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MUR profiles as a hypergrowth stock while PBR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MUR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
PBR is growing revenue faster at 42.3% — sustainability is the question.
PBR generates stronger free cash flow (7.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR scores higher overall (84/100 vs 80/100), 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.
Murphy Oil Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Murphy Oil Corporation is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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