Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$19.88
+1.27%
ENERGY · Cap: $136.11B
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$33.29
-1.01%
UTILITIES · Cap: $118.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 1206% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $38.09B). SBS leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 22.1%. PBR-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.35. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
PBR-A
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
SBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR-A.
Margin of Safety
-3.2%
Fair Value
$28.67
Current Price
$33.29
$4.62 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 87.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
0.5% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : SBS
The strongest argument for SBS centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 34.6%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PBR-A profiles as a value stock while SBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SBS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.20 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 75/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 43.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Visit Website →Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de So Paulo - SABESP provides water and sewerage services to residential, commercial, industrial and government clients. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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