Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR (PBR)vsYPF Sociedad Anonima (YPF)
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
$21.20
-0.84%
ENERGY · Cap: $129.66B
YPF
YPF Sociedad Anonima
$55.55
-0.91%
ENERGY · Cap: $20.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
YPF Sociedad Anonima generates 5230% more annual revenue ($29.23T vs $548.49B). PBR leads profitability with a 24.3% profit margin vs 4.0%. YPF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.10. PBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
PBR
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
YPF
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+88.9%
Fair Value
$188.27
Current Price
$21.20
$167.07 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for YPF.
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 44.7%
Revenue surging 42.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 96.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 72.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 2551.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.5%
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
ROE of 5.1% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 24.3% and operating margin at 44.7%. Revenue growth of 42.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : YPF
The strongest argument for YPF centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 72.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PBR
The primary concerns for PBR are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : YPF
The primary concerns for YPF are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PBR profiles as a growth stock while YPF is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
YPF carries more volatility with a beta of -0.09 — expect wider price swings.
YPF is growing revenue faster at 72.2% — sustainability is the question.
PBR generates stronger free cash flow (7.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR scores higher overall (84/100 vs 77/100), backed by strong 24.3% margins and 42.3% revenue growth. 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.
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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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