Star Gas Partners LP (SGU)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
SGU
Star Gas Partners LP
$12.77
-0.16%
ENERGY · Cap: $422.61M
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$95.61
+0.20%
ENERGY · Cap: $269.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 15415% more annual revenue ($296.60B vs $1.91B). SHEL leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs 4.5%. SGU trades at a lower P/E of 5.7x. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
SGU
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
SHEL
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.5%
Fair Value
$8.00
Current Price
$12.77
$4.77 premium
Margin of Safety
-61.1%
Fair Value
$58.69
Current Price
$95.61
$36.92 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
17.2% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 32.1% YoY
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
4.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of -10.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SGU
The strongest argument for SGU centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.2% 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 : SGU
The primary concerns for SGU are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SGU profiles as a growth stock while SHEL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SGU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.33 — expect wider price swings.
SHEL is growing revenue faster at 44.7% — 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 58/100) and 44.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Star Gas Partners LP
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
Star Group, LP sells home heating and air conditioning products and services to residential and commercial heating oil and propane customers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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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