Noble Corporation plc (NE)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
NE
Noble Corporation plc
$50.30
-1.33%
ENERGY · Cap: $8.03B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$90.67
+1.98%
ENERGY · Cap: $252.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 8745% more annual revenue ($266.89B vs $3.02B). NE leads profitability with a 7.6% profit margin vs 6.7%. SHEL trades at a lower P/E of 15.1x. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
NE
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
SHEL
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+12.9%
Fair Value
$50.59
Current Price
$50.30
$0.29 discount
Margin of Safety
+4.2%
Fair Value
$84.32
Current Price
$90.67
$6.35 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
Earnings expanding 376.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.6% margin — thin
6.7% margin — thin
Revenue declined 3.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NE
The strongest argument for NE centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NE
The primary concerns for NE are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
SHEL is growing revenue faster at -3.3% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor OIL & GAS DRILLING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (61/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "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.
Noble Corporation plc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS DRILLING · USA
Noble Corporation is an offshore drilling contractor for the global oil and gas industry. The company is headquartered in Sugar Land, 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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