Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)vsRPC Inc (RES)
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$15.85
-1.92%
ENERGY · Cap: $111.87B
RES
RPC Inc
$6.81
-6.20%
ENERGY · Cap: $1.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 28388% more annual revenue ($498.09B vs $1.75B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs 1.2%. PBR-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.09. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
PBR-A
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
RES
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR-A.
Margin of Safety
+74.8%
Fair Value
$22.75
Current Price
$6.81
$15.94 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 36.6% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : RES
The strongest argument for RES centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 36.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : RES
The primary concerns for RES are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 73.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PBR-A profiles as a value stock while RES is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
RES carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
RES is growing revenue faster at 36.6% — 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. RES offers better value entry with a 74.8% margin of safety. 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.
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.
Visit Website →RPC Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
RPC, Inc. provides a range of oilfield services and equipment for oil and gas companies involved in the exploration, production and development of oil and gas properties. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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