PBF Energy Inc (PBF)vsUltrapar Participacoes SA ADR (UGP)
PBF
PBF Energy Inc
$49.32
+5.32%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.21B
UGP
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR
$4.91
-3.73%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR generates 385% more annual revenue ($142.37B vs $29.33B). UGP leads profitability with a 1.7% profit margin vs -54.0%. UGP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. UGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
PBF
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
UGP
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBF.
Margin of Safety
-75.6%
Fair Value
$2.99
Current Price
$4.91
$1.92 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.9%
Earnings declined 69.9%
1.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.1%
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 59.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PBF
The strongest argument for PBF centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : UGP
The strongest argument for UGP centers on P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PBF
The primary concerns for PBF are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : UGP
The primary concerns for UGP are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PBF profiles as a turnaround stock while UGP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
UGP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
UGP is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
UGP generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UGP scores higher overall (53/100 vs 42/100). 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.
PBF Energy Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
PBF Energy Inc., is dedicated to refining and supplying petroleum products. The company is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
Ultrapar Participaes SA is engaged in the gas distribution, fuel distribution, chemical products, storage and pharmacy businesses mainly in Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, other Latin American countries, the United States, Canada, the Far East, Europe and internationally. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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