Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
MTR
Mesa Royalty Trust
$4.80
-1.13%
ENERGY · Cap: $8.89M
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$90.67
+1.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $252.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 39090330% more annual revenue ($266.89B vs $682,740). MTR leads profitability with a 74.8% profit margin vs 6.7%. SHEL trades at a lower P/E of 15.1x. MTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
MTR
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
SHEL
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-62.9%
Fair Value
$2.94
Current Price
$4.79
$1.85 premium
Margin of Safety
+4.2%
Fair Value
$84.32
Current Price
$90.67
$6.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 75 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 90.4%
Revenue surging 58.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 132.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 376.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.7% margin — thin
Revenue declined 3.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTR
The strongest argument for MTR centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 74.8% and operating margin at 90.4%. Revenue growth of 58.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MTR
The primary concerns for MTR are Market Cap.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTR profiles as a growth stock while SHEL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.54 — expect wider price swings.
MTR is growing revenue faster at 58.8% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MTR scores higher overall (62/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 74.8% margins and 58.8% revenue growth. 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.
Mesa Royalty Trust
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Mesa Royalty Trust owns net royalty interests in various oil and gas producing properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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