Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR (PBR)vsWestern Digital Corporation (WDC)
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
$17.75
+0.77%
ENERGY · Cap: $117.55B
WDC
Western Digital Corporation
$575.50
+6.35%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $204.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR generates 4129% more annual revenue ($498.09B vs $11.78B). WDC leads profitability with a 55.3% profit margin vs 21.6%. WDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. WDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (A-).
PBR
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
WDC
Exceptional Buy80
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+89.6%
Fair Value
$176.60
Current Price
$17.75
$158.85 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WDC.
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 67 in profit
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 37.0%
Revenue surging 45.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 482.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 27.5x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PBR
The strongest argument for PBR 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 : WDC
The strongest argument for WDC centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 55.3% and operating margin at 37.0%. Revenue growth of 45.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PBR
The primary concerns for PBR are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WDC
The primary concerns for WDC are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PBR profiles as a value stock while WDC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WDC carries more volatility with a beta of 2.16 — expect wider price swings.
WDC is growing revenue faster at 45.5% — sustainability is the question.
PBR generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WDC scores higher overall (80/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 55.3% margins and 45.5% revenue growth. PBR offers better value entry with a 89.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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.
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
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 →Western Digital Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Western Digital Corporation (WDC, commonly known as Western Digital or WD) is an American computer hard disk drive manufacturer and data storage company, headquartered in San Jose, California. It designs, manufactures and sells data technology products, including storage devices, data center systems and cloud storage services.
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