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.
| Symbol | COP | PBR |
|---|---|---|
| Name | ConocoPhillips | Petrobras S.A. Sponsored ADR |
| Country/Region | United States | Brazil |
| GICS Sector | Energy | Energy |
| GICS Industry Group | Energy | Energy |
| GICS Industry | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Exploration & Production | Integrated Oil & Gas |
| Market Capitalization | 145.26 billion USD | 116.39 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | December 31, 1981 | August 10, 2000 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | ADR |
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
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
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
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | COP | PBR |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 20.21 | 5.57 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.45 | 0.23 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 2.25 | 1.39 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 3.64% | 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%
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%
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%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | COP | PBR |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | COP | PBR |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 7.67% | -13.51% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -9.11% | -9.45% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | COP | PBR |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | COP | PBR |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.29 | 0.74 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.36 | 0.83 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.73 | 1.59 |
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%
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%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | COP | PBR |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.82% | 9.73% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 54.92% | 41.58% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | COP | PBR |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 43.32% | 68.14% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 29.21% | 31.74% |
| Beta | 0.10 | 0.33 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 9.06M | 26.28M |