Centene Corp (CNC)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
CNC
Centene Corp
$55.33
+4.44%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $26.34B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$19.88
+1.27%
ENERGY · Cap: $136.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 179% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $178.33B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs -3.6%. PBR-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.35. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
CNC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
PBR-A
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Areas to Watch
ROE of -26.0% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
0.5% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNC
The strongest argument for CNC centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%. PEG of 0.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CNC
The primary concerns for CNC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNC profiles as a turnaround stock while PBR-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
CNC is growing revenue faster at 5.1% — sustainability is the question.
CNC generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (75/100 vs 57/100), backed by strong 22.1% 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.
Centene Corp
HEALTHCARE · HEALTHCARE PLANS · USA
Centene Corporation is a large publicly traded company and a multi-line managed care enterprise that serves as a major intermediary for both government-sponsored and privately insured health care programs. It is a healthcare insurer that focuses on managed care for uninsured, underinsured, and low-income individuals.
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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