Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)vsYPF Sociedad Anonima (YPF)
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$18.13
+1.00%
ENERGY · Cap: $114.52B
YPF
YPF Sociedad Anonima
$43.18
+1.46%
ENERGY · Cap: $17.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
YPF Sociedad Anonima generates 4571% more annual revenue ($23.24T vs $497.55B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs -4.7%. YPF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.10. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
PBR-A
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
YPF
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.8%
Fair Value
$23.71
Current Price
$18.13
$5.58 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for YPF.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 36.6% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.5% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 86.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%. PEG of 0.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : YPF
The strongest argument for YPF centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 36.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : YPF
The primary concerns for YPF are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PBR-A profiles as a value stock while YPF is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
YPF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.29 — expect wider price swings.
YPF is growing revenue faster at 36.6% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (75/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. 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.
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ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
YPF Sociedad Annima, an energy company, operates in the upstream and downstream oil and gas activities in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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