Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4) FCF Margin %: 16.36% (As of Mar. 2026) — 26% Below Median


BSP:PETR4 Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras BSP:PETR4
70 GF Score
Price R$38.29
GF Value R$34.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras FCF Margin %?

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras BSP:PETR4 -2.64% 70 FCF Margin % is 16.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 22.03. GuruFocus rates BSP:PETR4 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R$34.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Oil & Gas companies, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras ranks better than 79.58% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$20,241 Mil. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$123,686 Mil. Therefore, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.36%.

As of today, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's current FCF Yield % is 16.32%.

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

BSP:PETR4' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.22   Med: 22.03   Max: 42.87
Current: 17.08


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras was 42.87%. The lowest was 2.22%. And the median was 22.03%.

BSP:PETR4's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
79.58% of 906 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.285 vs BSP:PETR4: 17.08


Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras FCF Margin % Related Terms


Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BSP:PETR4 vs XOM, CVX: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=90549.259/488717.244
=18.53 %

Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=20241/123686
=16.36 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 16.36% mean?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4) has a FCF Margin % of 16.36% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 22.03. Over the past decade, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.22 to 42.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras ranks #185 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' FCF Margin % too high?
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' current FCF Margin % of 16.36% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 22.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.22 to a high of 42.87. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Margin % is 3.29. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' value of 16.36% is 398% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras ranks #185 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' FCF Margin % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras ranks #185 out of 906 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.29. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' value of 16.36% is 398% above this benchmark. Historically, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.22 to 42.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.03 vs. the industry median of 3.29, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras has consistently been above 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 FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.29, based on 906 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's current FCF Margin % of 16.36% is 398% above 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras's current FCF Margin % is 16.36%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 22.03. 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:PETR4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$34.60, compared to a current price of R$38.29 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 16.36%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 22.03 and 398% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.29. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras (BSP:PETR4), the current FCF Margin % is 16.36% as of Mar. 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:PETR4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$38.29 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$34.60. GuruFocus considers Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:PETR4:

  • FCF Margin %: 16.36% (26% below median its 10-year median of 22.03)
  • GF Value™: R$34.60 vs. price of R$38.29 (10.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 398% above the Oil & Gas median (#185 of 906)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PETR4 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.
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