Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)vsUltrapar Participacoes SA ADR (UGP)
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$15.85
-1.92%
ENERGY · Cap: $111.87B
UGP
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR
$4.91
-0.20%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 242% more annual revenue ($498.09B vs $145.79B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 21.6% profit margin vs 2.1%. UGP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. UGP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
PBR-A
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
UGP
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 91 in profit
Earnings expanding 167.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.4% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
2.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 5.0%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.6% and operating margin at 32.0%.
Bull Case : UGP
The strongest argument for UGP centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : UGP
The primary concerns for UGP are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UGP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.31 — expect wider price swings.
UGP is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS INTEGRATED industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (65/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 21.6% margins. Both earn "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 →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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