British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vsPetroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR (PBR)
BTI
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
$58.28
+0.34%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $125.67B
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
$20.33
-0.20%
ENERGY · Cap: $134.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR generates 1843% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $25.61B). BTI leads profitability with a 30.3% profit margin vs 22.1%. BTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. PBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BTI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
PBR
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+23.4%
Fair Value
$78.80
Current Price
$58.28
$20.52 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
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
Strong operational efficiency at 26.9%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.1x book value
0.1% revenue growth
1.6% earnings growth
0.5% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTI
The strongest argument for BTI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.3% and operating margin at 34.6%.
Bull Case : PBR
The strongest argument for PBR centers on P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%.
Bear Case : BTI
The primary concerns for BTI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PBR
The primary concerns for PBR are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.12 — expect wider price swings.
PBR is growing revenue faster at 5.0% — sustainability is the question.
PBR generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TOBACCO industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PBR scores higher overall (68/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. BTI offers better value entry with a 23.4% margin of safety. 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.
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
British American Tobacco plc offers tobacco and nicotine products to consumers around the world. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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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