Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)vsUltrapar Participacoes SA ADR (UGP)
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$19.88
+1.27%
ENERGY · Cap: $136.11B
UGP
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR
$5.78
-1.70%
ENERGY · Cap: $6.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 249% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $142.37B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 1.7%. PBR-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.35. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
PBR-A
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
UGP
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.5% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
1.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.1%
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 59.5%
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 : UGP
The strongest argument for UGP centers on Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : UGP
The primary concerns for UGP are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UGP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.42 — expect wider price swings.
UGP is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — 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 (75/100 vs 53/100), 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.
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 →Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
Ultrapar Participaes SA is engaged in the gas distribution, fuel distribution, chemical products, storage and pharmacy businesses mainly in Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Venezuela, other Latin American countries, the United States, Canada, the Far East, Europe and internationally. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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