Are Petrobras investors all dumb ? Part 1
Petrobras: Why Its double-digit Dividend Yield Is a Risky but irresistible Bet
This article marks the first installment in a comprehensive analysis of Petrobras, the Brazilian state-controlled oil company that has long attracted dividend-oriented investors with its unusually high yields. As a long-term investor in Petrobras, I have been intrigued by its consistent undervaluation and impressive dividend payouts. However, with yields consistently exceeding 10%, one must ask: is this an overlooked opportunity or a classic value trap? This piece examines Petrobras’ structural vulnerabilities with a critical lens. As a Petrobras shareholder with a generally optimistic outlook, I recognize the risk of bias—and this analysis is my attempt to critically examine the company despite that.
I. State Ownership and Political Interference
Petrobras is not merely a commercial enterprise; it is a partially state-owned entity in which the Brazilian government controls 50.26% of voting rights and retains a golden share, enabling it to veto major corporate decisions. This degree of political influence is not a peripheral issue—it is central to understanding the company’s strategic direction and investment risks.
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You have the political context and the dividend reality, but to truly weigh the risk versus reward, you need the complete picture:
Structural Risks: The detailed analysis of the currency mismatch (70% revenue in Real vs. 70% debt in USD).
The Debt Burden: A comparison of Petrobras’s leverage ($59.1 billion debt) against industry peers like ExxonMobil and Chevron.
Conclusion: Why investors are not necessarily dumb, but why they must be brave.
Part 2 Teaser: See what the next article will cover: Petrobras’s intrinsic value and technological edge that might compensate for these risks.
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