Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)vsWilliams Companies Inc (WMB)
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$19.11
-0.57%
ENERGY · Cap: $124.95B
WMB
Williams Companies Inc
$72.85
-1.24%
ENERGY · Cap: $89.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 4351% more annual revenue ($548.49B vs $12.32B). WMB leads profitability with a 24.9% profit margin vs 24.3%. WMB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.07. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
PBR-A
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
WMB
Strong Buy69
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
Every $100 of equity generates 56 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.7%
Revenue surging 42.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 96.8% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 39.5%
Earnings expanding 51.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.3% and operating margin at 44.7%. Revenue growth of 42.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WMB
The strongest argument for WMB centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.9% and operating margin at 39.5%.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WMB
The primary concerns for WMB are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PBR-A profiles as a growth stock while WMB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
WMB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
PBR-A is growing revenue faster at 42.3% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (7.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (83/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 24.3% margins and 42.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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 →Williams Companies Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
The Williams Companies, Inc., is an American energy company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its core business is natural gas processing and transportation, with additional petroleum and electricity generation assets.
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