Star Gas Partners LP (SGU)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
SGU
Star Gas Partners LP
$12.61
-0.86%
ENERGY · Cap: $405.50M
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$76.53
-1.03%
ENERGY · Cap: $216.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 14279% more annual revenue ($267.34B vs $1.86B). SHEL leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 5.3%. SGU trades at a lower P/E of 4.8x. SGU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
SGU
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
SHEL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-67.4%
Fair Value
$7.67
Current Price
$12.61
$4.94 premium
Margin of Safety
-44.0%
Fair Value
$53.97
Current Price
$76.53
$22.56 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Earnings expanding 32.1% YoY
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
3.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.3% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.7% revenue growth
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SGU
The strongest argument for SGU centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity.
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 : SGU
The primary concerns for SGU are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SGU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.32 — expect wider price swings.
SGU is growing revenue faster at 3.2% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SGU scores higher overall (66/100 vs 63/100). 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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