Baytex Energy Corp (BTE)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
BTE
Baytex Energy Corp
$4.80
-0.62%
ENERGY · Cap: $3.51B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$85.36
+1.66%
ENERGY · Cap: $234.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 17843% more annual revenue ($266.87B vs $1.49B). SHEL leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs -49.8%. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BTE
Avoid27
out of 100
Grade: F
SHEL
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+17.0%
Fair Value
$4.36
Current Price
$4.80
$0.44 discount
Margin of Safety
+4.6%
Fair Value
$84.67
Current Price
$85.36
$0.69 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
1.6% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -10.7% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 82.6%
1.3% revenue growth
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BTE
The strongest argument for BTE centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BTE
The primary concerns for BTE are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BTE profiles as a turnaround stock while SHEL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BTE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
BTE is growing revenue faster at 1.6% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (65/100 vs 27/100). BTE offers better value entry with a 17.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Baytex Energy Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Baytex Energy Corp. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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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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