Patterson-UTI Energy Inc (PTEN)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
$12.27
-7.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $4.36B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$85.40
-0.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $238.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 5633% more annual revenue ($267.34B vs $4.66B). SHEL leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs -2.6%. PTEN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
PTEN
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
SHEL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+70.7%
Fair Value
$39.25
Current Price
$12.27
$26.98 discount
Margin of Safety
-59.1%
Fair Value
$53.84
Current Price
$85.40
$31.56 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
ROE of -3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 12.7%
Earnings declined 97.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.7% revenue growth
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PTEN
The strongest argument for PTEN centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PTEN
The primary concerns for PTEN are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PTEN profiles as a turnaround stock while SHEL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PTEN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
SHEL is growing revenue faster at 0.7% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 45/100). PTEN offers better value entry with a 70.7% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc., provides onshore contract drilling services to oil and natural gas operators in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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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