Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
$26.92
+0.34%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.26B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$77.70
-2.28%
ENERGY · Cap: $216.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 20152% more annual revenue ($267.34B vs $1.32B). MGY leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 7.0%. SHEL trades at a lower P/E of 12.1x. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
MGY
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
SHEL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MGY.
Margin of Safety
-44.0%
Fair Value
$53.97
Current Price
$77.70
$23.73 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 35.6%
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 26.6% YoY
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.3% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 0.3%
0.7% revenue growth
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MGY
The strongest argument for MGY centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 35.6%.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MGY
The primary concerns for MGY are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
MGY is growing revenue faster at 2.3% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 57/100). Both earn "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.
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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