Clean Energy Fuels Corp (CLNE)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
CLNE
Clean Energy Fuels Corp
$1.93
+2.12%
ENERGY · Cap: $447.06M
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$90.49
+2.46%
ENERGY · Cap: $241.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 60850% more annual revenue ($267.34B vs $438.63M). SHEL leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs -22.7%. SHEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CLNE
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SHEL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+78.6%
Fair Value
$12.30
Current Price
$1.93
$10.37 discount
Margin of Safety
-62.8%
Fair Value
$54.26
Current Price
$90.49
$36.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 512.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 26.6% YoY
Generating 2.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -17.8% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.7% revenue growth
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CLNE
The strongest argument for CLNE centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 13.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CLNE
The primary concerns for CLNE are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CLNE profiles as a turnaround stock while SHEL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLNE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
CLNE is growing revenue faster at 13.3% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 49/100). CLNE offers better value entry with a 78.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
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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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