Barnwell Industries Inc (BRN)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
BRN
Barnwell Industries Inc
$1.01
+3.59%
ENERGY · Cap: $15.01M
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$95.40
+1.58%
ENERGY · Cap: $269.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 2543212% more annual revenue ($296.60B vs $11.66M). SHEL leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs -46.7%. BRN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.60. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BRN
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
SHEL
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRN.
Margin of Safety
-61.1%
Fair Value
$58.69
Current Price
$95.40
$36.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -80.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 0.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRN
The strongest argument for BRN centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.60 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : BRN
The primary concerns for BRN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRN profiles as a turnaround stock while SHEL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BRN carries more volatility with a beta of -0.02 — 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 39/100) and 44.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Barnwell Industries Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Barnwell Industries, Inc. acquires, develops, produces and sells oil and natural gas in Canada. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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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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