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ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR)

This page compares ConocoPhillips (COP) with Petrobras (PBR) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

ConocoPhillips (COP) and Petrobras (PBR) both belong to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, though COP is classified under Oil & Gas Exploration & Production while PBR falls under Integrated Oil & Gas.

ConocoPhillips (COP) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while Petrobras (PBR) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

SymbolCOPPBR
NameConocoPhillipsPetrobras S.A. Sponsored ADR
Country/RegionUnited StatesBrazil
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & ProductionIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization145.26 billion USD116.39 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateDecember 31, 1981August 10, 2000
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 5.57 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while ConocoPhillips (COP) at 20.21 sits around the industry midpoint — PBR has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.

COP

Energy industry group

20.21

Max
55.87
Q3
32.22
Median
18.18
Q1
10.95
Min
1.77

PBR

Energy industry group

5.57

Max
55.87
Q3
32.22
Median
18.18
Q1
10.95
Min
1.77
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 0.23 sits in the cheaper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile while ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.45 prices around its industry’s middle — PBR costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

COP

Energy industry group

2.45

Max
5.19
Q3
3.24
Median
1.95
Q1
1.10
Min
0.00

PBR

Energy industry group

0.23

Max
5.19
Q3
3.24
Median
1.95
Q1
1.10
Min
0.00
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

On Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.25 and Petrobras (PBR) at 1.39 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

COP

Energy industry group

2.25

Max
5.29
Q3
2.88
Median
1.85
Q1
1.20
Min
-0.02

PBR

Energy industry group

1.39

Max
5.29
Q3
2.88
Median
1.85
Q1
1.20
Min
-0.02
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCOPPBR
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)20.215.57
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.450.23
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.251.39
Free Cash Flow Yield3.64%71.26%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 25.60% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of ConocoPhillips (COP) at 11.28%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

COP

Energy industry group

11.28%

Max
37.23%
Q3
16.15%
Median
9.06%
Q1
-1.44%
Min
-20.70%

PBR

Energy industry group

25.60%

Max
37.23%
Q3
16.15%
Median
9.06%
Q1
-1.44%
Min
-20.70%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 21.60% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of ConocoPhillips (COP) at 12.33%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

COP

Energy industry group

12.33%

Max
46.37%
Q3
18.73%
Median
6.13%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-27.23%

PBR

Energy industry group

21.60%

Max
46.37%
Q3
18.73%
Median
6.13%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-27.23%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 31.95% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of ConocoPhillips (COP) at 22.05%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

COP

Energy industry group

22.05%

Max
68.02%
Q3
28.74%
Median
11.80%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-41.46%

PBR

Energy industry group

31.95%

Max
68.02%
Q3
28.74%
Median
11.80%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-41.46%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCOPPBR
Return on Equity (TTM)11.28%25.60%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.87%8.23%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)12.33%21.60%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)22.05%31.95%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)45.59%47.36%

Growth

Revenue Growth

ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCOPPBR
1-Year Revenue Growth7.67%-13.51%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-9.11%-9.45%

EPS Growth

ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCOPPBR
1-Year EPS Growth-18.69%132.32%
3-Year EPS CAGR-24.18%-17.55%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

ConocoPhillips (COP) at 1.29 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Petrobras (PBR) at 0.74 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for PBR.

COP

Energy industry group

1.29

Max
3.33
Q3
2.15
Median
1.31
Q1
0.83
Min
0.08

PBR

Energy industry group

0.74

Max
3.33
Q3
2.15
Median
1.31
Q1
0.83
Min
0.08
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 0.36 and Petrobras (PBR) at 0.83 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

COP

Energy industry group

0.36

Max
1.93
Q3
0.99
Median
0.61
Q1
0.32
Min
0.00

PBR

Energy industry group

0.83

Max
1.93
Q3
0.99
Median
0.61
Q1
0.32
Min
0.00
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCOPPBR
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.290.74
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.360.83
Net Debt / EBITDA0.731.59

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.82% and Petrobras (PBR) at 9.73% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

COP

Energy industry group

2.82%

Max
9.16%
Q3
3.71%
Median
1.81%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PBR

Energy industry group

9.73%

Max
9.16%
Q3
3.71%
Median
1.81%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 54.92% and Petrobras (PBR) at 41.58% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

COP

Energy industry group

54.92%

Max
139.86%
Q3
62.07%
Median
31.42%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PBR

Energy industry group

41.58%

Max
139.86%
Q3
62.07%
Median
31.42%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolCOPPBR
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.82%9.73%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)54.92%41.58%

Performance & Risk

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ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Petrobras (PBR): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolCOPPBR
1-Year Return43.32%68.14%
1-Year Volatility29.21%31.74%
Beta0.100.33
3-Month Avg. Volume9.06M26.28M