SHELShell plc presents a mixed investment profile. Fundamentally strong with consistent profitability and dividend payouts, it also benefits from thematic tailwinds in energy transition. However, current technical indicators suggest caution due to price action near resistance levels. The valuation appears reasonable given its industry position and dividend yield.
Shell is a major player in the global energy market, strategically positioned in integrated gas, upstream, and renewables. Its investments in energy transition technologies and its significant global presence are key thematic drivers.
Shell demonstrates strong financial health with substantial revenues and a solid balance sheet. Profitability has been robust, and its dividend yield is attractive. Valuation metrics appear reasonable when considering its market position and dividend payout.
The stock is currently trading in a range, showing some consolidation after recent gains. Key moving averages suggest a neutral to slightly bullish short-term trend, but it is approaching resistance levels.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Energy Transition | 75 |
| Global Energy Demand | 70 |
| Petrochemicals | 65 |
| Geopolitical Risk | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 55 |
| Growth | 40 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 80 |
| Cash Flow | 85 |
| Dividends | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 65 |
| Momentum | 65 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| Volume | 70 |
Strong Earnings Surprises
Shell plc has exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates in 7 out of the last 10 quarters, with an average positive surprise of 13.6%. The latest quarter showed a significant beat of 14.59%.
Attractive P/E Ratio
The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is 16.53 (TTM), which is below the industry average (estimated to be higher given energy sector volatility) and suggests potential undervaluation relative to its earnings.
High Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
The trailing P/S ratio is 1.0, and the 2024 estimated P/S ratio is 0.6. While lower P/S can be good, the wide fluctuation and potential for lower future revenue could be a concern if not supported by underlying business improvements.
Recent Earnings Miss
The company missed EPS estimates in Q1 2025 with a surprise of -17.92%, indicating potential operational challenges or estimate inaccuracies in the short term.
May 2025
16
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
23
Next Dividend Date
July 2025
31
Next Earnings Date
H: $1.63
A: $1.27
L: $1.13
H: 72.03B
A: 66.21B
L: 60.33B
Shell plc operates as an energy and petrochemical company Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, the United States, and other Americas. It operates through Integrated Gas; Upstream; Marketing; Chemicals and Products; and Renewables and Energy Solutions segments. The company explores for and extracts natural gas to produce liquefied natural gas or convert into gas-to-liquids products; explores for and extracts crude oil and natural gas liquids; and operates upstream and midstream infrastructure to deliver gas to market. It is also involved in marketing supplies fuels and lubricants for transport, manufacturing, mining, power generation, agriculture, and construction industries; operates electric vehicle charging and convenience retail; turn crude oil and other feedstocks into products for households, industry, and transport; trades crude oil, oil products, and petrochemicals; and oil sand activities. In addition, the company generates, markets, and trades power from wind, solar and pipeline gas; hydrogen production and marketing; commercial carbon capture and storage hubs; carbon credits and nature-based solutions; and provides heavy-duty LNG-fuelled trucks. Further, it offers base chemicals, including ethylene, propylene, and aromatics, as well as intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer, propylene oxide, solvents, linear alpha olefins, detergent alcohols, ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, and polyethylene. The company was formerly known as Royal Dutch Shell plc and changed its name to Shell plc in January 2022. Shell plc was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
76.98 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for SHEL have a max estimate of 88.00 and a min estimate of 40.60.