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Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR(PBR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PBR
09/15/2026: PBR (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 33 days. Simulated Profits (17.17%). Updated daily EoD!
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR is a major state-controlled energy company with a leading position in ultra-deepwater oil production, specifically within Brazil's pre-salt fields. The company's core strength lies in its high-margin production capabilities and vertical integration, which has allowed for substantial cash flow generation. Its primary investment story centers on leveraging these efficient assets while balancing dividend returns with energy transition initiatives. However, investors face notable risks, including high sensitivity to political interference, oil price volatility, and regulatory pressures. The stock is best suited for value and dividend-oriented investors who can tolerate cyclical volatility and the unique governance risks associated with state-controlled entities.
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely tied to commodity price cycles rather than disruptive innovation. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum is often dictated by geopolitical headlines and oil price volatility. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The stock often trades at low valuation multiples relative to its cash flow generation. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | Petrobras has a track record of high dividend yields, though policy stability remains a key monitorable. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility and political exposure make it unsuitable for conservative portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Revenue is highly dependent on global crude oil prices. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Political headlines can lead to rapid price adjustments disconnected from fundamentals. |
| Competition risk (Energy sector) | Medium | Global majors compete for capital and project dominance. |
| Business quality | Medium | Operational excellence is high, but state-ownership adds structural complexity. |
| Dividend income | Medium / high | Payouts are susceptible to changes in government dividend policy. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Managing massive, long-term offshore infrastructure projects carries inherent operational risks. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -1.13% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2026 |
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Style Classification
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 136.30B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 5.34 | 1Y Target Price 22.38 |
Price to earnings Ratio 5.34 | 1Y Target Price 22.38 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 20.9M shares | Beta -0.21 | 52 Weeks Range 10.65 - 21.99 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 10.65 - 21.99 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 17.30% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.96 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Exploration and Production (E&P) | Extraction of crude oil and natural gas. | This is where the majority of profit is made based on global oil prices. |
| Refining and Transportation | Processing crude and shipping fuel within Brazil. | This provides stable, domestic demand-based revenue. |
| Geography: Brazil | Core operations and market presence. | The company's performance is intrinsically linked to the Brazilian economy. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 5.34 | Forward PE 5.45 | Enterprise Value 191.39B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25 |
Enterprise Value 191.39B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.84 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.46 | Shares Outstanding 3.72B | Shares Floating 4.03B |
Shares Outstanding 3.72B | Shares Floating 4.03B | ||
Percent Insiders 0.01 | Percent Institutions 22.35 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
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)
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)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
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)
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)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
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)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
News (Last Updated: 09/15/2026)
About Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Rio De Janeiro, RJ, Brazil | ||
IPO Launch date 2000-08-10 | President, CEO, Member of Executive Board & Non-Independent Director Ms. Magda Maria de Regina Chambriard | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Integrated | Full time employees 43199 | Website https://petrobras.com.br |
Full time employees 43199 | Website https://petrobras.com.br | ||
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras explores, produces, and sells oil and gas in Brazil, China, the United States, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Singapore, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Exploration and Production; Refining, Transportation & Marketing; and Gas & Low Carbon Energies. The Exploration and Production segment explores, develops, and produces crude oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas primarily for supplies to the domestic refineries. Its Refining, Transportation and Marketing segment engages in the refining, logistics, transport, acquisition, and export of crude oil; trading of oil products; and production of fertilizers, as well as holding interests in petrochemical companies. The Gas and Low Carbon Energies segment is involved in the logistic and trading of natural gas and electricity; transportation and trading of liquefied natural gas; generation of electricity through thermoelectric power plants; renewable energy business; low carbon business; and natural gas processing business, as well as production of biodiesel and its co-products. It also engages in prospecting, drilling, refining, processing, trading, and transporting crude oil from producing onshore and offshore oil fields, and shale or other rocks, as well as oil products, natural gas, and other liquid hydrocarbons. In addition, the company engages in research, development, production, transportation, distribution, and trading of energy. Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras was incorporated in 1953 and is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
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