NCS Multistage Holdings Inc (NCSM)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
NCSM
NCS Multistage Holdings Inc
$56.01
+0.52%
ENERGY · Cap: $144.59M
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$85.40
-0.22%
ENERGY · Cap: $238.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 149037% more annual revenue ($267.34B vs $179.26M). NCSM leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 7.0%. NCSM trades at a lower P/E of 7.9x. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
NCSM
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SHEL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NCSM.
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 301.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.9%
Revenue declined 8.7%
0.7% revenue growth
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NCSM
The strongest argument for NCSM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS 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 : NCSM
The primary concerns for NCSM are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NCSM profiles as a declining stock while SHEL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NCSM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.17 — 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 56/100). 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.
NCS Multistage Holdings Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. provides engineering products and support services for oil and natural gas well completions and field development strategies in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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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