Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
IEP
Icahn Enterprises LP
$7.03
+1.01%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.91B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$95.82
+0.13%
ENERGY · Cap: $266.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 2755% more annual revenue ($296.60B vs $10.39B). SHEL leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs -5.0%. IEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.15. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
IEP
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SHEL
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+37.3%
Fair Value
$13.13
Current Price
$7.03
$6.10 discount
Margin of Safety
-63.0%
Fair Value
$58.46
Current Price
$95.82
$37.36 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 960.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 25.7% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 44.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 220.0% YoY
Generating 17.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of -16.6% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Operating margin of -8.6%
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IEP
The strongest argument for IEP centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 25.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.15 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 44.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IEP
The primary concerns for IEP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 4.32 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IEP profiles as a growth stock while SHEL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IEP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
SHEL is growing revenue faster at 44.7% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (17.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (73/100 vs 56/100) and 44.7% revenue growth. IEP offers better value entry with a 37.3% margin of safety. 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.
Icahn Enterprises LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
Icahn Enterprises LP, operates in investment, energy, automotive, food packaging, metals, real estate, home fashion and pharmaceutical businesses in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
Shell PLC ADR
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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