Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3) Cash Ratio: 0.30 (As of Jun. 2026) — 36% Below Median

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BSP:PETR3 Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras BSP:PETR3
77 GF Score
Price R$46.53
GF Value R$41.00
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Cash Ratio?

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras BSP:PETR3 -1.44% 77 Cash Ratio is 0.30 as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates BSP:PETR3 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of R$41.00 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Oil & Gas companies, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras ranks worse than 60.51% on this metric.

The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.30.

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras has a Cash Ratio of 0.30. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:PETR3' s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.47   Max: 1.16
Current: 0.3

During the past 13 years, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's highest Cash Ratio was 1.16. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.47.

BSP:PETR3's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than
60.51% of 980 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.44 vs BSP:PETR3: 0.30

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras  (BSP:PETR3) Cash Ratio Explanation

The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.

The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.

In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Cash Ratio Related Terms


Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Cash Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Cash Ratio Chart

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.46 0.34 0.46 0.24 0.26

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cash Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.29 0.34 0.26 0.25 0.30

BSP:PETR3 vs XOM, CVX: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Cash Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Cash Ratio falls into.


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Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Cash Ratio Calculation

The Cash Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its cash and near-cash resources.

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=50176.073/196683.441
=0.26

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=53218.903/179533.092
=0.30

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Ratio →
What does a Cash Ratio of 0.30 mean?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3) has a Cash Ratio of 0.30 as of Jun. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras ranks #593 out of 980 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Cash Ratio too high?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' current Cash Ratio of 0.30 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 1.16. The Oil & Gas industry median Cash Ratio is 0.44. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' value of 0.30 is 31.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras ranks #593 out of 980 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' Cash Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras ranks #593 out of 980 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.44. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' value of 0.30 is 31.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 1.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cash Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.44, based on 980 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's current Cash Ratio of 0.30 is 31.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's current Cash Ratio is 0.30, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$41.00, compared to a current price of R$46.53 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.30, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 31.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.44. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3), the current Cash Ratio is 0.30 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$46.53 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$41.00. GuruFocus considers Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:PETR3:

  • Cash Ratio: 0.30 (36% below median its 10-year median of 0.47)
  • GF Value™: R$41.00 vs. price of R$46.53 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.8% below the Oil & Gas median (#593 of 980)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PETR3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Avenida Henrique Valadares, 28, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 20231-030
Petrobras is a Brazil-based integrated energy company controlled by the Brazilian government. The company focuses on the exploration and production of oil and gas in Brazilian offshore fields. Production in 2025 was 3.0 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (80% oil), and reserves stood at 12.1 billion boe (84% oil). At the end of 2025, Petrobras operated 10 refineries in Brazil with a capacity of 1.8 million barrels per day and distributed refined products and natural gas throughout the country.
77GF Score

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