ARKO Petroleum Corp. (APC)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
APC
ARKO Petroleum Corp.
$18.59
-1.15%
ENERGY · Cap: $1.53B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$78.02
+1.89%
ENERGY · Cap: $216.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 4693% more annual revenue ($267.34B vs $5.58B). SHEL leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 0.7%. SHEL trades at a lower P/E of 12.1x. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
APC
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SHEL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for APC.
Margin of Safety
-44.4%
Fair Value
$54.04
Current Price
$78.02
$23.98 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 64 in profit
Earnings expanding 51.8% 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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.5%
Revenue declined 0.2%
0.7% revenue growth
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APC
The strongest argument for APC centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
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 : APC
The primary concerns for APC are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 4.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SHEL is growing revenue faster at 0.7% — 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
SHEL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 52/100). 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.
ARKO Petroleum Corp.
ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING · USA
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is engaged in the exploration, development, production and marketing of oil and gas properties.
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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