Equinor ASA ADR (EQNR)vsUniversal Corporation (UVV)
EQNR
Equinor ASA ADR
$36.69
-0.60%
ENERGY · Cap: $94.78B
UVV
Universal Corporation
$53.70
-0.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Equinor ASA ADR generates 3540% more annual revenue ($105.98B vs $2.91B). EQNR leads profitability with a 4.8% profit margin vs 2.9%. EQNR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.03. EQNR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
EQNR
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
UVV
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+47.4%
Fair Value
$54.29
Current Price
$36.69
$17.60 discount
Margin of Safety
+33.4%
Fair Value
$79.32
Current Price
$53.70
$25.62 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.4%
Generating 2.1B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
4.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 5.1%
Earnings declined 27.3%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.9% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EQNR
The strongest argument for EQNR centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 1.03 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UVV
The strongest argument for UVV centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : EQNR
The primary concerns for EQNR are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Thin 4.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : UVV
The primary concerns for UVV are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UVV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
EQNR is growing revenue faster at -5.1% — sustainability is the question.
EQNR generates stronger free cash flow (2.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS INTEGRATED industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EQNR scores higher overall (51/100 vs 45/100). UVV offers better value entry with a 33.4% 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.
Equinor ASA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Equinor ASA, an energy company, is engaged in the exploration, production, transportation, refining and marketing of petroleum and petroleum products and other forms of energy, as well as other companies in Norway and internationally. The company is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.
Universal Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant ingredients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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