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Petrobras (PBR) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM)

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

Company Profile

Petrobras (PBR) and Exxon Mobil (XOM) 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.

Exxon Mobil (XOM) 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.

SymbolPBRXOM
NamePetrobras S.A. Sponsored ADRExxon Mobil Corporation
Country/RegionBrazilUnited States
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Oil & GasIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization116.39 billion USD621.41 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateAugust 10, 2000January 2, 1962
Security TypeADRCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 5.57 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 25.24 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.

PBR

Energy industry group

5.57

Max
58.83
Q3
31.56
Median
18.00
Q1
10.78
Min
1.73

XOM

Energy industry group

25.24

Max
58.83
Q3
31.56
Median
18.00
Q1
10.78
Min
1.73
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): 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 Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 1.91 prices around its industry’s middle — PBR costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

PBR

Energy industry group

0.23

Max
4.96
Q3
3.06
Median
1.88
Q1
1.05
Min
0.00

XOM

Energy industry group

1.91

Max
4.96
Q3
3.06
Median
1.88
Q1
1.05
Min
0.00
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): 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 Petrobras (PBR) at 1.39 and Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 2.42 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

PBR

Energy industry group

1.39

Max
5.33
Q3
2.86
Median
1.78
Q1
1.16
Min
-0.02

XOM

Energy industry group

2.42

Max
5.33
Q3
2.86
Median
1.78
Q1
1.16
Min
-0.02
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolPBRXOM
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)5.5725.24
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.231.91
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.392.42
Free Cash Flow Yield71.26%1.87%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 25.60% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 9.87%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

PBR

Energy industry group

25.60%

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

XOM

Energy industry group

9.87%

Max
37.23%
Q3
16.36%
Median
9.15%
Q1
-0.83%
Min
-20.70%
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): 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 Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 7.77%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

PBR

Energy industry group

21.60%

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

XOM

Energy industry group

7.77%

Max
46.37%
Q3
18.86%
Median
6.46%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-27.23%
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): 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 Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 6.36%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

PBR

Energy industry group

31.95%

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

XOM

Energy industry group

6.36%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolPBRXOM
Return on Equity (TTM)25.60%9.87%
Return on Assets (TTM)8.23%4.22%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)21.60%7.77%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)31.95%6.36%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)47.36%29.77%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Petrobras (PBR) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolPBRXOM
1-Year Revenue Growth-13.51%-4.52%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-9.45%-6.69%

EPS Growth

Petrobras (PBR) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolPBRXOM
1-Year EPS Growth132.32%-14.54%
3-Year EPS CAGR-17.55%-20.35%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 1.04 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.

PBR

Energy industry group

0.74

Max
3.33
Q3
2.13
Median
1.31
Q1
0.83
Min
0.08

XOM

Energy industry group

1.04

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

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 0.18 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.

PBR

Energy industry group

0.83

Max
2.00
Q3
1.00
Median
0.62
Q1
0.32
Min
0.00

XOM

Energy industry group

0.18

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolPBRXOM
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.741.04
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.830.18
Net Debt / EBITDA1.590.70

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Petrobras (PBR) at 9.73% and Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 2.75% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

PBR

Energy industry group

9.73%

Max
9.15%
Q3
3.76%
Median
1.87%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

XOM

Energy industry group

2.75%

Max
9.15%
Q3
3.76%
Median
1.87%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Exxon Mobil (XOM): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 41.58% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Exxon Mobil (XOM) at 68.01% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

PBR

Energy industry group

41.58%

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

XOM

Energy industry group

68.01%

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

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolPBRXOM
Dividend Yield (TTM)9.73%2.75%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)41.58%68.01%

Performance & Risk

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

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolPBRXOM
1-Year Return68.14%51.92%
1-Year Volatility31.74%24.52%
Beta0.330.15
3-Month Avg. Volume26.28M20.30M