Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)vsStar Gas Partners LP (SGU)
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$18.76
-2.19%
ENERGY · Cap: $131.32B
SGU
Star Gas Partners LP
$12.94
-3.79%
ENERGY · Cap: $405.73M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 27005% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $1.84B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 4.1%. PBR-A trades at a lower P/E of 6.3x. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
PBR-A
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
SGU
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR-A.
Margin of Safety
+50.2%
Fair Value
$25.76
Current Price
$12.94
$12.82 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Areas to Watch
0.5% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.1% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : SGU
The strongest argument for SGU centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : SGU
The primary concerns for SGU are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SGU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.34 — expect wider price swings.
SGU is growing revenue faster at 10.5% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS INTEGRATED industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (67/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. SGU offers better value entry with a 50.2% margin of safety. 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.
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 →Star Gas Partners LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
Star Group, LP sells home heating and air conditioning products and services to residential and commercial heating oil and propane customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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