Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR (PBR)vsYPF Sociedad Anonima (YPF)
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
$17.75
-5.66%
ENERGY · Cap: $117.55B
YPF
YPF Sociedad Anonima
$53.50
-2.94%
ENERGY · Cap: $21.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
YPF Sociedad Anonima generates 4985% more annual revenue ($25.33T vs $498.09B). PBR leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs -1.8%. YPF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.10. PBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
PBR
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
YPF
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
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 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 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 42.8% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 86.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
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 : YPF
The strongest argument for YPF centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 42.8% 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 Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : YPF
The primary concerns for YPF are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PBR profiles as a value stock while YPF is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
YPF carries more volatility with a beta of -0.03 — expect wider price swings.
YPF is growing revenue faster at 42.8% — sustainability is the question.
PBR generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR scores higher overall (66/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 21.6% 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.
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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