Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
$27.80
-1.24%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.38B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$18.67
-0.48%
ENERGY · Cap: $131.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 37827% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $1.31B). MGY leads profitability with a 24.8% profit margin vs 22.1%. PBR-A trades at a lower P/E of 6.3x. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
MGY
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
PBR-A
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-75.1%
Fair Value
$15.40
Current Price
$27.80
$12.40 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR-A.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.9%
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.8%
Earnings declined 17.0%
0.5% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MGY
The strongest argument for MGY centers on Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.8% and operating margin at 29.6%.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%.
Bear Case : MGY
The primary concerns for MGY are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGY profiles as a declining stock while PBR-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MGY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
PBR-A is growing revenue faster at 5.0% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (67/100 vs 50/100), 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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid reserves in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →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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