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Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR (PBR)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/20/2025: PBR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $14.99
1 Year Target Price $14.99
8 | Strong Buy |
3 | Buy |
3 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -23.6% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 76.61B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 9.24 | 1Y Target Price 14.99 |
Price to earnings Ratio 9.24 | 1Y Target Price 14.99 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 14 | Beta 0.32 | 52 Weeks Range 10.48 - 14.24 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.48 - 14.24 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 18.61% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.34 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 9.7% | Operating Margin (TTM) 35.48% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.66% | Return on Equity (TTM) 12.02% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 9.24 | Forward PE 4.4 | Enterprise Value 133742627132 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.15 |
Enterprise Value 133742627132 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.15 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.51 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.54 | Shares Outstanding 3721120000 | Shares Floating 8112812836 |
Shares Outstanding 3721120000 | Shares Floating 8112812836 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 19.71 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4 | Target Price 14.99 | Buy 3 | Strong Buy 8 |
Buy 3 | Strong Buy 8 | ||
Hold 3 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR

Company Overview
History and Background
Petrobras was founded in 1953 in Brazil as a state-owned oil company. It grew to become a significant player in oil and gas exploration and production, expanding internationally. Its history includes periods of government control and privatization efforts, along with facing major corruption scandals.
Core Business Areas
- Exploration and Production: Focuses on discovering, developing, and producing oil, natural gas, and other liquid hydrocarbons.
- Refining, Transportation, and Marketing: Involves refining crude oil, transporting petroleum products, and marketing them to end consumers.
- Gas and Power: Deals with natural gas processing, transportation, and distribution, as well as power generation.
Leadership and Structure
Petrobras is led by a CEO and a board of directors. The organizational structure is divided into various business units based on their core business areas. The Brazilian government retains significant influence through its ownership stake.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil: Petrobras is a major producer of crude oil, especially from deepwater and ultra-deepwater fields. Its competitors include ExxonMobil (XOM), Shell (SHEL), and Chevron (CVX). While difficult to pinpoint precise market share data for crude oil due to the global nature of the market, Petrobras is a top producer, with production volumes fluctuating based on operational and geopolitical factors. Competes globally with major oil producers.
- Refined Products (Gasoline, Diesel): Petrobras refines crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and other fuels for the Brazilian market and export. Competitors include domestic Brazilian refineries and international fuel suppliers. Market share varies regionally within Brazil, but Petrobras is a dominant player. Competes primarily within Brazil.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is cyclical and highly competitive. Factors such as global demand, geopolitical events, technological advancements, and environmental regulations significantly influence the market.
Positioning
Petrobras holds a dominant position in the Brazilian oil and gas market, leveraging its vast reserves and refining capacity. However, it faces challenges from increasing competition, regulatory changes, and ESG pressures.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global oil and gas market is valued at trillions of dollars. Petrobras is positioned to capture a significant share of the Brazilian market and a portion of the international market, but its influence on the overall TAM is relative to its production volume and sales revenue.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large oil reserves, especially in deepwater fields
- Dominant position in the Brazilian market
- Advanced deepwater exploration and production technology
- Integrated operations (exploration, production, refining)
- Strong government backing, though with potential downsides
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Exposure to political interference
- Operational inefficiencies
- Corruption risk (though improved governance measures are in place)
- High cost of deepwater production
Opportunities
- Expanding exploration in new offshore areas
- Increasing domestic demand for oil and gas
- Investing in renewable energy sources
- Optimizing refining capacity and efficiency
- Capitalizing on rising global energy demand
Threats
- Fluctuations in oil prices
- Increasing competition from other oil producers
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Political instability in Brazil
- Technological disruption from renewable energy sources
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- XOM
- CVX
- SHEL
- BP
Competitive Landscape
Petrobras benefits from its strong position in Brazil but faces challenges from global giants with greater resources and diverse portfolios. Its deepwater expertise is a key advantage, but its political exposure remains a concern.
Major Acquisitions
Araucu00e1ria Nitrogenados S.A. (ANSA)
- Year: 2013
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 560
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion into fertilizer production to meet domestic demand and reduce reliance on imports.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
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Summary
Petrobras is a major oil producer with a dominant position in Brazil, benefiting from vast reserves and deepwater expertise. However, it faces challenges from high debt, political interference, and fluctuating oil prices. While it has growth potential through exploration and renewable energy investments, it needs to address operational inefficiencies and governance risks to ensure long-term sustainability. Strong government relations provide both support and potential constraints, demanding careful management.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Rio De Janeiro, RJ, Brazil | ||
IPO Launch date 2000-08-10 | CEO & Non-Independent Director Ms. Magda Maria de Regina Chambriard | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Integrated | Full time employees 41778 | Website https://petrobras.com.br |
Full time employees 41778 | Website https://petrobras.com.br |
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras explores, produces, and sells oil and gas in Brazil 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. The 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. The company 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, it engages in the research, development, production, transportation, distribution, and trading of energy. The company was incorporated in 1953 and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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