Alliance Resource Partners LP (ARLP)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
ARLP
Alliance Resource Partners LP
$25.62
-1.46%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.22B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$85.40
-0.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $238.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 12218% more annual revenue ($267.34B vs $2.17B). ARLP leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 7.0%. ARLP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.55. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
ARLP
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
SHEL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+44.5%
Fair Value
$45.92
Current Price
$25.62
$20.30 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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.5%
Earnings declined 88.5%
0.7% revenue growth
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARLP
The strongest argument for ARLP centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.55 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 : ARLP
The primary concerns for ARLP are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARLP profiles as a declining stock while SHEL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARLP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.19 — 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 53/100). ARLP offers better value entry with a 44.5% margin of safety. 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.
Alliance Resource Partners LP
ENERGY · THERMAL COAL · USA
Alliance Resource Partners, LP, a diversified natural resources company, produces and markets coal primarily for industrial and utility users in the United States. The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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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