Noble Corporation plc (NE)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
NE
Noble Corporation plc
$47.06
+4.07%
ENERGY · Cap: $7.04B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$107.68
+2.37%
ENERGY · Cap: $297.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 10182% more annual revenue ($296.60B vs $2.88B). SHEL leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs 5.2%. SHEL trades at a lower P/E of 11.6x. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
NE
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
SHEL
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-13.8%
Fair Value
$38.72
Current Price
$47.06
$8.34 premium
Margin of Safety
-77.1%
Fair Value
$59.39
Current Price
$107.68
$48.29 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 44.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 220.0% YoY
Generating 17.4B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
5.2% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
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, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 44.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NE
The primary concerns for NE are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 46.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NE profiles as a value stock while SHEL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — 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 (70/100 vs 45/100) and 44.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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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