Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp (MGY)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
$27.80
-1.24%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.38B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$83.97
-0.32%
ENERGY · Cap: $243.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 20244% more annual revenue ($266.89B vs $1.31B). MGY leads profitability with a 24.8% profit margin vs 6.7%. SHEL trades at a lower P/E of 14.5x. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
MGY
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
SHEL
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-75.1%
Fair Value
$15.40
Current Price
$27.80
$12.40 premium
Margin of Safety
+4.5%
Fair Value
$84.58
Current Price
$83.97
$0.61 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 29.6%
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 376.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.8%
Earnings declined 17.0%
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MGY
The strongest argument for MGY centers on Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.8% and operating margin at 29.6%.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MGY
The primary concerns for MGY are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGY profiles as a declining stock while SHEL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MGY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
MGY is growing revenue faster at -2.8% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (1.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (61/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid reserves in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →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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