Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
$24.02
+1.67%
ENERGY · Cap: $6.60B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$95.40
+1.58%
ENERGY · Cap: $269.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 19942% more annual revenue ($296.60B vs $1.48B). MGY leads profitability with a 28.8% profit margin vs 8.8%. SHEL trades at a lower P/E of 10.5x. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
MGY
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
SHEL
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MGY.
Margin of Safety
-61.1%
Fair Value
$58.69
Current Price
$95.40
$36.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 50.7%
Revenue surging 50.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 136.6% YoY
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MGY
The strongest argument for MGY centers on P/E Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.8% and operating margin at 50.7%. Revenue growth of 50.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : MGY
The primary concerns for MGY are Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGY profiles as a growth stock while SHEL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MGY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
MGY is growing revenue faster at 50.1% — 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 72/100) and 44.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid reserves in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →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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