Baytex Energy Corp (BTE)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
BTE
Baytex Energy Corp
$4.26
+1.64%
ENERGY · Cap: $2.88B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$98.56
+0.72%
ENERGY · Cap: $279.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 17742% more annual revenue ($321.29B vs $1.80B). SHEL leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs -32.7%. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BTE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
SHEL
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+11.8%
Fair Value
$4.83
Current Price
$4.26
$0.57 discount
Margin of Safety
-52.9%
Fair Value
$64.69
Current Price
$98.56
$33.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 33.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 503.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 36.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 136.7% YoY
Generating 12.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of -34.6% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTE
The strongest argument for BTE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 33.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 36.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BTE
The primary concerns for BTE are Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SHEL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BTE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
SHEL is growing revenue faster at 36.2% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (12.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (79/100 vs 55/100) and 36.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Baytex Energy Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Baytex Energy Corp. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Shell plc is a global petrochemical and energy company. The company is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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