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GBX 2,993.50 0.00 (0.00%)
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SHEL vs. BP, WDS, MRO, BPT, and GPOR

Should you buy Shell stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Shell with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Shell include BP (BP), Woodside Energy Group (WDS), Melrose Industries (MRO), Bridgepoint Group (BPT), and Great Portland Estates (GPOR). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

How does Shell compare to BP?

BP (LON:BP) and Shell (LON:SHEL) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, risk, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Shell has higher revenue and earnings than BP. Shell is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BP, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BP£233.22B0.42£3.23B£13.3937.63
Shell£267.34B0.62£18.82B£321.009.33

BP has a beta of 0.062, indicating that its share price is 94% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shell has a beta of 0.42568374, indicating that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

BP presently has a consensus price target of GBX 635, indicating a potential upside of 26.04%. Shell has a consensus price target of GBX 2,949, indicating a potential downside of 1.49%. Given BP's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe BP is more favorable than Shell.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BP
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Shell
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

41.6% of BP shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.9% of Shell shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of BP shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Shell shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Shell has a net margin of 7.00% compared to BP's net margin of 1.62%. Shell's return on equity of 10.58% beat BP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BP1.62% 5.52% 4.07%
Shell 7.00%10.58%5.28%

In the previous week, Shell had 4 more articles in the media than BP. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Shell and 4 mentions for BP. Shell's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat BP's score of 0.25 indicating that Shell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BP
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Shell
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

BP pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 144.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. BP pays out 171.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Shell pays out 45.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Shell is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Shell beats BP on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shell compare to Woodside Energy Group?

Shell (LON:SHEL) and Woodside Energy Group (LON:WDS) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Shell presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,949, suggesting a potential downside of 1.49%. Given Woodside Energy Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Woodside Energy Group is more favorable than Shell.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Shell
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Woodside Energy Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 144.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Woodside Energy Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 99 per share. Shell pays out 45.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Woodside Energy Group pays out 13,378.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Shell is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Shell has a beta of 0.42568374, meaning that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodside Energy Group has a beta of 0.74, meaning that its share price is 26% less volatile than the broader market.

16.9% of Shell shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.1% of Woodside Energy Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Shell shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Woodside Energy Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Woodside Energy Group has a net margin of 14.76% compared to Shell's net margin of 7.00%. Shell's return on equity of 10.58% beat Woodside Energy Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Shell7.00% 10.58% 5.28%
Woodside Energy Group 14.76%5.32%2.90%

In the previous week, Shell had 7 more articles in the media than Woodside Energy Group. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Shell and 1 mentions for Woodside Energy Group. Woodside Energy Group's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat Shell's score of 0.48 indicating that Woodside Energy Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Shell
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Woodside Energy Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Shell has higher revenue and earnings than Woodside Energy Group. Woodside Energy Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Shell, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Shell£267.34B0.62£18.82B£321.009.33
Woodside Energy Group£12.58B0.00£1.86B£0.74N/A

Summary

Shell beats Woodside Energy Group on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shell compare to Melrose Industries?

Melrose Industries (LON:MRO) and Shell (LON:SHEL) are both petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.856, indicating that its stock price is 14% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shell has a beta of 0.42568374, indicating that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 144.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Melrose Industries pays out 22.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Shell pays out 45.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Melrose Industries presently has a consensus price target of GBX 680, suggesting a potential upside of 44.37%. Shell has a consensus price target of GBX 2,949, suggesting a potential downside of 1.49%. Given Melrose Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Melrose Industries is more favorable than Shell.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Melrose Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
Shell
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Melrose Industries has a net margin of 10.31% compared to Shell's net margin of 7.00%. Melrose Industries' return on equity of 13.03% beat Shell's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Melrose Industries10.31% 13.03% 0.11%
Shell 7.00%10.58%5.28%

In the previous week, Shell had 2 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Shell and 6 mentions for Melrose Industries. Melrose Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.37 beat Shell's score of 0.48 indicating that Melrose Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Melrose Industries
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Shell
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

78.4% of Melrose Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.9% of Shell shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Shell shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Shell has higher revenue and earnings than Melrose Industries. Shell is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Melrose Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Melrose Industries£3.59B1.64-£38.41M£29.0016.24
Shell£267.34B0.62£18.82B£321.009.33

Summary

Melrose Industries beats Shell on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shell compare to Bridgepoint Group?

Shell (LON:SHEL) and Bridgepoint Group (LON:BPT) are both petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

Shell has a beta of 0.42568374, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bridgepoint Group has a beta of 1.367, suggesting that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

16.9% of Shell shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Shell shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Shell has higher revenue and earnings than Bridgepoint Group. Shell is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bridgepoint Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Shell£267.34B0.62£18.82B£321.009.33
Bridgepoint Group£476M4.44£45.58M£4.9049.27

In the previous week, Shell had 8 more articles in the media than Bridgepoint Group. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Shell and 0 mentions for Bridgepoint Group. Shell's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat Bridgepoint Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Shell is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Shell Neutral
Bridgepoint Group Neutral

Shell currently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,949, suggesting a potential downside of 1.49%. Bridgepoint Group has a consensus price target of GBX 385, suggesting a potential upside of 59.49%. Given Bridgepoint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Bridgepoint Group is more favorable than Shell.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Shell
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Bridgepoint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Bridgepoint Group has a net margin of 7.68% compared to Shell's net margin of 7.00%. Shell's return on equity of 10.58% beat Bridgepoint Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Shell7.00% 10.58% 5.28%
Bridgepoint Group 7.68%4.25%3.47%

Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 144.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Bridgepoint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Shell pays out 45.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bridgepoint Group pays out 189.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Shell is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Shell beats Bridgepoint Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shell compare to Great Portland Estates?

Shell (LON:SHEL) and Great Portland Estates (LON:GPOR) are both petroleum and natural gas companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Shell has a net margin of 7.00% compared to Great Portland Estates' net margin of 0.00%. Shell's return on equity of 10.58% beat Great Portland Estates' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Shell7.00% 10.58% 5.28%
Great Portland Estates N/A N/A N/A

16.9% of Shell shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Shell shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Shell presently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,949, indicating a potential downside of 1.49%. Given Great Portland Estates' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Great Portland Estates is more favorable than Shell.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Shell
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Great Portland Estates
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Shell has higher revenue and earnings than Great Portland Estates. Great Portland Estates is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Shell, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Shell£267.34B0.62£18.82B£321.009.33
Great Portland Estates£100.70M0.00N/A£5.90N/A

Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 144.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.8%. Great Portland Estates pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.13 per share. Shell pays out 45.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Great Portland Estates pays out 2.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Shell had 8 more articles in the media than Great Portland Estates. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Shell and 0 mentions for Great Portland Estates. Shell's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat Great Portland Estates' score of 0.00 indicating that Shell is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Shell Neutral
Great Portland Estates Neutral

Summary

Shell beats Great Portland Estates on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SHEL vs. The Competition

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MetricShellOil & Gas Integrated IndustryEnergy SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£166.30B£60.15B£9.69B£2.78B
Dividend Yield3.85%5.41%10.53%6.15%
P/E Ratio9.3310.8719.26366.85
Price / Sales0.624,025.34745.1386,444.11
Price / Cash4.625.7037.2627.85
Price / Book0.991.564.148.01
Net Income£18.82B£231.25B£4.25B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-2.82%-3.91%-1.80%-0.35%
1 Month Performance-6.60%-6.23%-6.60%0.07%
1 Year Performance11.57%23.41%31.27%72.13%

Shell Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SHEL
Shell
2.4585 of 5 stars		GBX 2,993.50
flat		GBX 2,949
-1.5%		+11.6%£166.30B£267.34B9.33103,000
BP
BP
4.3826 of 5 stars		GBX 545.60
-0.1%		GBX 635
+16.4%		+31.0%£106.19B£233.22B40.7565,900
WDS
Woodside Energy Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£23.94B£12.58B1,702.704,380
MRO
Melrose Industries
4.806 of 5 stars		GBX 457.20
-0.8%		GBX 680
+48.7%		-8.9%£5.70B£3.59B15.771,570
BPT
Bridgepoint Group
N/AGBX 248.60
+0.0%		GBX 385
+54.9%		-17.0%£2.18B£476M50.73391

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This page (LON:SHEL) was last updated on 6/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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