Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2001 to 2025
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PBR-A Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 8, 2026, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.8x, with a stock price of $18.74 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $2.17.
The current P/E is 144% above its 5-year average of 7.3x. Over the past five years, PBR-A's P/E has ranged from a low of 1.7x to a high of 65.1x, placing the current valuation at the 95th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Energy sector median P/E of 16.8x, PBR-A is roughly in line with its sector peers. The sector includes 173 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 3.2x to 186.1x.
Relative to the broader market, PBR-A trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.1x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
PBR-A P/E vs Peers
P/E ratio compared to closely matched public peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $621B | 21.9 | - | -15% | |
| $364B | 27.5 | - | -32% | |
| $238B | 14.0 | - | +19%Best | |
| $114B | 2147.5 | - | -85% | |
| $198B | 15.3 | - | -14% | |
| $77B | 29.9 | - | -9% | |
| $27B | 11.8Lowest | 0.31Best | -39% | |
| $140B | 18.1 | - | -19% | |
| $54B | 33.5 | - | -34% | |
| $70B | 14.4 | - | -19% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
PBR-A Historical P/E Data (2001–2025)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q3 | $11.82 | $2.16 | 5.5x | -42% | |
| FY2025 Q2 | Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $11.54 | $2.13 | 5.4x | -43% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $13.04 | $1.35 | 9.7x | +3% |
| FY2024 Q4 | $11.84 | $1.17 | 10.1x | +8% | |
| FY2024 Q3 | Mon Sep 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $13.19 | $2.57 | 5.1x | -45% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sun Jun 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $13.64 | $2.50 | 5.5x | -42% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $14.90 | $3.44 | 4.3x | -54% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $15.28 | $3.83 | 4.0x | -58% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $13.71 | $4.12 | 3.3x | -65% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $12.37 | $4.62 | 2.7x | -72% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $9.28 | $5.42 | 1.7x | -82% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sat Dec 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $9.29 | $5.61 | 1.7x | -82% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 9.4x
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PBR-A stock.
Is PBR-A stock overvalued or undervalued?
PBR-A trades at 17.8x P/E, above its 5-year average of 7.3x. The 95th percentile ranking indicates a premium to historical valuation.
How does PBR-A's valuation compare to peers?
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras P/E of 17.8x compares to sector median of 16.8x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers.
What is PBR-A's PEG ratio?
PBR-A PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2001-2025.