Natural Gas Services Group Inc (NGS)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
NGS
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
$35.89
+1.01%
ENERGY · Cap: $500.51M
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$90.49
+2.46%
ENERGY · Cap: $241.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 148921% more annual revenue ($267.34B vs $179.40M). NGS leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs 7.0%. NGS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. NGS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
NGS
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
SHEL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-3.7%
Fair Value
$35.67
Current Price
$35.89
$0.22 premium
Margin of Safety
-62.8%
Fair Value
$54.26
Current Price
$90.49
$36.23 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 27.7%
17.1% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 39.5% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 26.6% YoY
Generating 2.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
0.7% revenue growth
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NGS
The strongest argument for NGS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 17.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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 : NGS
The primary concerns for NGS are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NGS profiles as a growth stock while SHEL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NGS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.40 — expect wider price swings.
NGS is growing revenue faster at 17.1% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NGS scores higher overall (72/100 vs 63/100) and 17.1% 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.
Natural Gas Services Group Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES · USA
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. provides natural gas compression equipment and services to the United States energy industry. The company is headquartered in Midland, 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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