Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)vsVista Oil Gas ADR (VIST)
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$19.88
+1.27%
ENERGY · Cap: $136.11B
VIST
Vista Oil Gas ADR
$74.32
-0.07%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 20010% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $2.47B). VIST leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 22.1%. PBR-A trades at a lower P/E of 6.5x. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
PBR-A
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
VIST
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR-A.
Margin of Safety
-5.9%
Fair Value
$52.91
Current Price
$74.32
$21.41 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Revenue surging 52.6% year-over-year
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.7%
Areas to Watch
0.5% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 13.8%
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 : VIST
The strongest argument for VIST centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 29.7%. Revenue growth of 52.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : VIST
The primary concerns for VIST are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PBR-A profiles as a value stock while VIST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PBR-A carries more volatility with a beta of -0.07 — expect wider price swings.
VIST is growing revenue faster at 52.6% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (75/100 vs 63/100), 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 →Vista Oil Gas ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Vista Oil & Gas, SAB de CV, is dedicated to the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
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