Mexco Energy Corporation (MXC)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
MXC
Mexco Energy Corporation
$8.82
+0.23%
ENERGY · Cap: $18.07M
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$15.85
-1.92%
ENERGY · Cap: $111.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 7195147% more annual revenue ($498.09B vs $6.92M). PBR-A leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs 18.1%. MXC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
MXC
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
PBR-A
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 26.8%
Earnings declined 90.9%
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MXC
The strongest argument for MXC centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.1% and operating margin at 6.6%. PEG of 0.63 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, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 32.0%.
Bear Case : MXC
The primary concerns for MXC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MXC profiles as a declining stock while PBR-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MXC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.30 — expect wider price swings.
PBR-A is growing revenue faster at 0.4% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (65/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 21.6% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Mexco Energy Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Mexco Energy Corporation, an independent oil and gas company, is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of natural gas, crude oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids in the United States. The company is headquartered in Midland, Texas.
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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