Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
$24.02
+1.67%
ENERGY · Cap: $6.60B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$19.22
+1.48%
ENERGY · Cap: $128.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 36963% more annual revenue ($548.49B vs $1.48B). MGY leads profitability with a 28.8% profit margin vs 24.3%. PBR-A trades at a lower P/E of 4.8x. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
MGY
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
PBR-A
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 50.7%
Revenue surging 50.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 136.6% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 56 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.7%
Revenue surging 42.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 96.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MGY
The strongest argument for MGY centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.8% and operating margin at 50.7%. Revenue growth of 50.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.3% and operating margin at 44.7%. Revenue growth of 42.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MGY
The primary concerns for MGY are Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
MGY is growing revenue faster at 50.1% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (7.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (83/100 vs 72/100), backed by strong 24.3% margins and 42.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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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