Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)vsVista Oil Gas ADR (VIST)
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$15.85
-1.92%
ENERGY · Cap: $111.87B
VIST
Vista Oil Gas ADR
$74.42
-2.74%
ENERGY · Cap: $8.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 17071% more annual revenue ($498.09B vs $2.90B). VIST leads profitability with a 25.7% profit margin vs 21.6%. PBR-A trades at a lower P/E of 5.2x. VIST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
PBR-A
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
VIST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR-A.
Margin of Safety
-35.5%
Fair Value
$41.35
Current Price
$74.42
$33.07 premium
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 97.3% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Keeps 26 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 24.9%
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : VIST
The strongest argument for VIST centers on P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.7% and operating margin at 24.9%. Revenue growth of 97.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VIST
The primary concerns for VIST are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PBR-A profiles as a value stock while VIST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PBR-A carries more volatility with a beta of -0.16 — expect wider price swings.
VIST is growing revenue faster at 97.3% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VIST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 25.7% margins and 97.3% revenue growth. 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.
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 →Vista Oil Gas ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Vista Oil & Gas, SAB de CV, is dedicated to the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
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