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Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR(PBR)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 64 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+18.57% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$22.03
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PBR

10/28/2026: PBR (3-star) is a WEAK-BUY. BUY for 64 days. Simulated Profits (18.57%). Updated daily EoD!

Petrobras is a massive, state-controlled integrated energy company with a world-class portfolio of offshore and pre-salt oil assets in Brazil. Its primary strength lies in its high-margin, low-cost production capability and a dominant position in the domestic Brazilian fuel market. Investors are attracted to its strong cash flow generation and potential for significant dividend returns. However, the company faces persistent risks from political interference, volatile crude oil prices, and intense regulatory oversight. This stock is best suited for value or income-oriented investors who can tolerate the political and operational volatility inherent in a government-linked, commodity-driven business, with close monitoring of dividend policies and government energy mandates.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile the company has strong production growth potential, its growth is often constrained by political and capital allocation decisions.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often exhibits strong price momentum driven by global oil prices and institutional sentiment toward emerging market energy producers.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock frequently trades at a low price-to-earnings ratio relative to global peers, offering a value proposition.
Dividend investorStrong fitPetrobras is a significant dividend payer, though distributions can be inconsistent due to political and board policy changes.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock is subject to high volatility due to political, regulatory, and commodity price risks.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighProfitability is directly linked to global oil prices which are inherently unpredictable.
Valuation riskMediumMarket sentiment regarding emerging markets and political risk can significantly compress valuation multiples.
Competition risk (energy major competition)MediumGlobal supermajors possess larger capital budgets and diversified geographical footprints.
Business qualityStrongThe company possesses world-class offshore assets and high-margin production capabilities.
Dividend incomeMedium / highWhile dividend yields are often high, policy shifts can lead to dividend suspensions or reductions.
Execution riskMediumManaging complex, large-scale deepwater projects requires flawless operational execution.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -8.19%
Avg. Invested days 31
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PBR receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PBR has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+161.9%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 19.0%) are partially offset by slightly negative revenue growth (-3.6%), very low insider ownership of 0.03%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PBR's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $16.7B (19.0% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is PBR's strongest growth driver at +161.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-3.6%, slightly negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-28.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 22.3% (moderate) and 105.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.03%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

GQG Partners LLC 3.00%
Baillie Gifford & Co Limited. 0.75%
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership 0.62%
Capital Research & Mgmt Co - Division 3 0.59%
Capital World Investors 0.46%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PBR generates approximately $431 of gross profit, $314 of operating income, and $190 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and solid cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 31.41%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PBR has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 143.71B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 5.63
1Y Target Price 23.95
Price to earnings Ratio 5.63
1Y Target Price 23.95
Volume (30-day avg) 26.1M shares
Beta -0.23
52 Weeks Range 10.78 - 26.39
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 10.78 - 26.39
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 16.30%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.96

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Exploration and Production (E&P)Extraction and sale of crude oil and natural gas from offshore fields.This is the primary profit engine where low production costs generate strong cash flow.
Refining, Transportation, & Marketing (R&M)Processing crude oil into fuels like diesel and gasoline and distributing them.This segment is essential for domestic market share but is often affected by fuel pricing regulations.
Geography: BrazilDomestic production, refinery, and distribution operations.Brazil is the primary source of both revenue and regulatory/political risk for the firm.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 5.63
Forward PE 8.65
Enterprise Value 196.47B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.26
Enterprise Value 196.47B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.26
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.02
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.81
Shares Outstanding 3.72B
Shares Floating 3.94B
Shares Outstanding 3.72B
Shares Floating 3.94B
Percent Insiders 0.03
Percent Institutions 22.28

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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