PEDEVCO Corp (PED)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
PED
PEDEVCO Corp
$14.81
-12.78%
ENERGY · Cap: $196.32M
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$88.98
-1.86%
ENERGY · Cap: $252.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Shell PLC ADR generates 583245% more annual revenue ($266.89B vs $45.75M). SHEL leads profitability with a 6.7% profit margin vs -22.7%. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
PED
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
SHEL
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PED.
Margin of Safety
+4.3%
Fair Value
$84.45
Current Price
$88.98
$4.53 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 118.2% year-over-year
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.1%
ROE of -6.4% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 82.3%
6.7% margin — thin
Revenue declined 3.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PED
The strongest argument for PED centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 118.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : PED
The primary concerns for PED are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PED profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SHEL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PED carries more volatility with a beta of 0.27 — expect wider price swings.
PED is growing revenue faster at 118.2% — sustainability is the question.
SHEL generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (61/100 vs 34/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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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