Halliburton Company (HAL)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
HAL
Halliburton Company
$35.02
-2.32%
ENERGY · Cap: $30.66B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$96.45
-0.33%
ENERGY · Cap: $266.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 1226% more annual revenue ($296.60B vs $22.37B). SHEL leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs 7.2%. HAL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
HAL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
SHEL
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.7%
Fair Value
$37.76
Current Price
$35.02
$2.74 discount
Margin of Safety
-63.0%
Fair Value
$58.46
Current Price
$96.45
$37.99 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
3.7% revenue growth
7.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HAL
The strongest argument for HAL centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.77 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 : HAL
The primary concerns for HAL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAL profiles as a value stock while SHEL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HAL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.77 — 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 63/100) and 44.7% revenue growth. 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.
Halliburton Company
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Halliburton Company is an American multinational corporation. One of the world's largest oil field service companies, it has operations in more than 70 countries.
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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