Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
BTU
Peabody Energy Corp
$28.10
-9.96%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.34B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$15.85
-1.92%
ENERGY · Cap: $111.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 12679% more annual revenue ($498.09B vs $3.90B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs -3.1%. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BTU
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
PBR-A
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Areas to Watch
3.9% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 62.6%
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTU
The strongest argument for BTU centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 32.0%.
Bear Case : BTU
The primary concerns for BTU are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTU profiles as a turnaround stock while PBR-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BTU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.34 — expect wider price swings.
BTU is growing revenue faster at 3.9% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (65/100 vs 40/100), backed by strong 21.6% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Peabody Energy Corp
ENERGY · THERMAL COAL · USA
Peabody Energy Corporation is engaged in the coal mining business in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, China, India, Vietnam, South Korea, and internationally. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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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