Seek Returns

Chevron (CVX) vs. Petrobras (PBR)

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

Company Profile

Chevron (CVX) and Petrobras (PBR) are both classified in the Integrated Oil & Gas sub-industry within the broader Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Chevron (CVX) 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.

SymbolCVXPBR
NameChevron CorporationPetrobras S.A. Sponsored ADR
Country/RegionUnited StatesBrazil
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Oil & GasIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization371.95 billion USD114.84 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962August 10, 2000
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 5.86 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Chevron (CVX) at 33.00 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — a clear gap in trailing earnings multiples.

CVX

Energy industry group

33.00

Max
56.73
Q3
31.29
Median
17.69
Q1
10.45
Min
1.72

PBR

Energy industry group

5.86

Max
56.73
Q3
31.29
Median
17.69
Q1
10.45
Min
1.72
Chevron (CVX) 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 Chevron (CVX) at 2.00 prices around its industry’s middle — PBR costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

CVX

Energy industry group

2.00

Max
5.11
Q3
3.06
Median
1.87
Q1
1.04
Min
0.00

PBR

Energy industry group

0.23

Max
5.11
Q3
3.06
Median
1.87
Q1
1.04
Min
0.00
Chevron (CVX) 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 Chevron (CVX) at 2.01 and Petrobras (PBR) at 1.37 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

CVX

Energy industry group

2.01

Max
5.22
Q3
2.87
Median
1.77
Q1
1.19
Min
-0.02

PBR

Energy industry group

1.37

Max
5.22
Q3
2.87
Median
1.77
Q1
1.19
Min
-0.02
Chevron (CVX) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCVXPBR
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)33.005.86
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.000.23
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.011.37
Free Cash Flow Yield3.17%72.22%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 25.60% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Chevron (CVX) at 6.64%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CVX

Energy industry group

6.64%

Max
37.23%
Q3
16.36%
Median
9.15%
Q1
-0.83%
Min
-20.70%

PBR

Energy industry group

25.60%

Max
37.23%
Q3
16.36%
Median
9.15%
Q1
-0.83%
Min
-20.70%
Chevron (CVX) 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 Chevron (CVX) at 5.93%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

CVX

Energy industry group

5.93%

Max
46.37%
Q3
18.86%
Median
6.46%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-27.23%

PBR

Energy industry group

21.60%

Max
46.37%
Q3
18.86%
Median
6.46%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-27.23%
Chevron (CVX) 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 Chevron (CVX) at 7.31%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

CVX

Energy industry group

7.31%

Max
68.02%
Q3
29.13%
Median
11.85%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-41.46%

PBR

Energy industry group

31.95%

Max
68.02%
Q3
29.13%
Median
11.85%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-41.46%
Chevron (CVX) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCVXPBR
Return on Equity (TTM)6.64%25.60%
Return on Assets (TTM)3.46%8.23%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)5.93%21.60%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)7.31%31.95%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)42.42%47.36%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCVXPBR
1-Year Revenue Growth-4.64%-13.51%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-7.85%-9.45%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCVXPBR
1-Year EPS Growth-31.79%132.32%
3-Year EPS CAGR-28.69%-17.55%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Chevron (CVX) at 1.09 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

1.09

Max
3.33
Q3
2.13
Median
1.31
Q1
0.83
Min
0.08

PBR

Energy industry group

0.74

Max
3.33
Q3
2.13
Median
1.31
Q1
0.83
Min
0.08
Chevron (CVX) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Chevron (CVX) at 0.24 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of Petrobras (PBR) at 0.83, which sits around the industry mid-range.

CVX

Energy industry group

0.24

Max
2.00
Q3
1.00
Median
0.62
Q1
0.32
Min
0.00

PBR

Energy industry group

0.83

Max
2.00
Q3
1.00
Median
0.62
Q1
0.32
Min
0.00
Chevron (CVX) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCVXPBR
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.090.74
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.240.83
Net Debt / EBITDA1.061.59

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Chevron (CVX) at 3.81% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Petrobras (PBR) at 9.86%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

CVX

Energy industry group

3.81%

Max
9.13%
Q3
3.77%
Median
1.89%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PBR

Energy industry group

9.86%

Max
9.13%
Q3
3.77%
Median
1.89%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Chevron (CVX) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Chevron (CVX) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 120.38% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile Petrobras (PBR) reports 55.71%, ranking against industry peers normally.

CVX

Energy industry group

120.38%

Max
139.86%
Q3
63.37%
Median
31.85%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PBR

Energy industry group

55.71%

Max
139.86%
Q3
63.37%
Median
31.85%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Chevron (CVX) vs. Petrobras (PBR): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolCVXPBR
Dividend Yield (TTM)3.81%9.86%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)120.38%55.71%

Performance & Risk

CVX
PBR
Loading price history…
Chevron (CVX) vs. Petrobras (PBR): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolCVXPBR
1-Year Return40.62%62.18%
1-Year Volatility22.01%31.82%
Beta0.470.34
3-Month Avg. Volume11.72M25.66M