Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
MTR
Mesa Royalty Trust
$2.43
+2.10%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.57M
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$95.78
+0.19%
ENERGY · Cap: $269.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 53619286% more annual revenue ($296.60B vs $553,160). MTR leads profitability with a 66.0% 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).
MTR
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
SHEL
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-80.8%
Fair Value
$2.65
Current Price
$2.43
$0.22 premium
Margin of Safety
-61.1%
Fair Value
$58.69
Current Price
$95.78
$37.09 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 66 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.6%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Revenue declined 28.4%
Earnings declined 33.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTR
The strongest argument for MTR centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 66.0% and operating margin at 75.6%.
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 : MTR
The primary concerns for MTR are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTR profiles as a declining stock while SHEL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MTR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.42 — expect wider price swings.
SHEL is growing revenue faster at 44.7% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (73/100 vs 44/100) and 44.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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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