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GBX 3,383.50 +64.50 (+1.94%)
As of 07/31/2026 12:42 PM Eastern

SHEL vs. BP, BP.B, TTE, WG, and QED

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), BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares (BP.B), TotalEnergies (TTE), John Wood Group (WG), and Quadrise (QED). These companies are all part of the "integrated oil & gas" industry.

How does Shell compare to BP?

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

In the previous week, Shell had 13 more articles in the media than BP. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Shell and 10 mentions for BP. Shell's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat BP's score of 0.01 indicating that Shell is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Shell has a net margin of 8.75% compared to BP's net margin of 1.62%. Shell's return on equity of 14.63% beat BP's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Shell8.75% 14.63% 5.28%
BP 1.62%5.52%4.07%

Shell presently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,775, suggesting a potential upside of 11.57%. BP has a consensus price target of GBX 605, suggesting a potential upside of 9.50%. Given Shell's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Shell is more favorable than BP.

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
BP
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

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

Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 144.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. BP pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Shell pays out 45.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. 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 is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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
Shell£296.60B0.63£18.82B£321.0010.54
BP£233.22B0.46£3.23B£13.3941.27

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

Summary

Shell beats BP on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shell compare to BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares?

BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares (LON:BP.B) and Shell (LON:SHEL) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, risk, dividends, valuation, media sentiment and earnings.

BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares pays an annual dividend of GBX 9 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.6%. Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 144.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares pays out -12.6% 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. BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Shell had 23 more articles in the media than BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Shell and 0 mentions for BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares. Shell's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares' score of 0.00 indicating that Shell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares Neutral
Shell Positive

BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares has a beta of 0.49, suggesting that its share price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shell has a beta of 0.42568374, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

45.4% of BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.9% of Shell shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.4% of BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Shell shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Shell has a consensus price target of GBX 3,775, suggesting a potential upside of 11.57%. Given Shell's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Shell is more favorable than BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Shell
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Shell has higher revenue and earnings than BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares. BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares 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
BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares£194.69B0.16£7.37B-£71.50N/A
Shell£296.60B0.63£18.82B£321.0010.54

Shell has a net margin of 8.75% compared to BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares' net margin of 3.69%. Shell's return on equity of 14.63% beat BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares3.69% 9.52% 4.07%
Shell 8.75%14.63%5.28%

Summary

Shell beats BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shell compare to TotalEnergies?

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

TotalEnergies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Shell. TotalEnergies 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
TotalEnergies£196.38B0.01£2.27T£674.000.11
Shell£296.60B0.63£18.82B£321.0010.54

TotalEnergies has a beta of 0.05, suggesting that its stock price is 95% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shell has a beta of 0.42568374, suggesting that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

32.4% of TotalEnergies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.9% of Shell shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of TotalEnergies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Shell shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Shell had 16 more articles in the media than TotalEnergies. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Shell and 7 mentions for TotalEnergies. Shell's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat TotalEnergies' score of 0.30 indicating that Shell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

TotalEnergies pays an annual dividend of GBX 396.61 per share and has a dividend yield of 521.9%. Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 144.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. TotalEnergies pays out 58.8% 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.

TotalEnergies has a net margin of 9.08% compared to Shell's net margin of 8.75%. TotalEnergies' return on equity of 14.83% beat Shell's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
TotalEnergies9.08% 14.83% 6.35%
Shell 8.75%14.63%5.28%

Shell has a consensus target price of GBX 3,775, suggesting a potential upside of 11.57%. Given Shell's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Shell is more favorable than TotalEnergies.

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

Summary

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

How does Shell compare to John Wood Group?

John Wood Group (LON:WG) and Shell (LON:SHEL) are both energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations and dividends.

In the previous week, Shell had 23 more articles in the media than John Wood Group. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Shell and 0 mentions for John Wood Group. Shell's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat John Wood Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Shell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
John Wood Group Neutral
Shell Positive

John Wood Group presently has a consensus target price of GBX 30, suggesting a potential upside of 2.04%. Shell has a consensus target price of GBX 3,775, suggesting a potential upside of 11.57%. Given Shell's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Shell is more favorable than John Wood Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
John Wood Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Shell
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

104.7% of John Wood Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.9% of Shell shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of John Wood Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Shell shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

John Wood Group has a beta of 0.232, suggesting that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shell has a beta of 0.42568374, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

John Wood Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 28 per share and has a dividend yield of 95.2%. Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 144.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. John Wood Group 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. John Wood Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Shell has a net margin of 8.75% compared to John Wood Group's net margin of -50.61%. Shell's return on equity of 14.63% beat John Wood Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
John Wood Group-50.61% -133.75% -0.19%
Shell 8.75%14.63%5.28%

Shell has higher revenue and earnings than John Wood Group. John Wood 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
John Wood Group£6.89B0.04-£1.28B-£126.52N/A
Shell£296.60B0.63£18.82B£321.0010.54

Summary

Shell beats John Wood Group on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shell compare to Quadrise?

Quadrise (LON:QED) and Shell (LON:SHEL) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Quadrise has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its stock price is 13% 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.

Shell has a consensus target price of GBX 3,775, suggesting a potential upside of 11.57%. Given Shell's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Shell is more favorable than Quadrise.

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

Shell has higher revenue and earnings than Quadrise. Quadrise 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
Quadrise£87K228.29-£3.50M-£0.17N/A
Shell£296.60B0.63£18.82B£321.0010.54

In the previous week, Shell had 18 more articles in the media than Quadrise. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for Shell and 5 mentions for Quadrise. Shell's average media sentiment score of 0.63 beat Quadrise's score of 0.49 indicating that Shell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

2.0% of Quadrise shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.9% of Shell shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.1% of Quadrise shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Shell shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Shell has a net margin of 8.75% compared to Quadrise's net margin of -3,857.47%. Shell's return on equity of 14.63% beat Quadrise's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quadrise-3,857.47% -38.77% -32.52%
Shell 8.75%14.63%5.28%

Summary

Shell beats Quadrise on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SHEL vs. The Competition

MetricShellOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels IndustryEnergy SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£183.91B£11.03B£9.63B£2.61B
Dividend Yield3.51%11.26%11.54%6.16%
P/E Ratio10.5419.5719.30368.29
Price / Sales0.63424.24348.1784,160.88
Price / Cash4.6239.6536.1027.89
Price / Book1.124.403.987.04
Net Income£18.82B£5.28B£4.35B£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.36%-0.42%-0.74%6.44%
1 Month Performance17.79%5.14%4.30%0.09%
1 Year Performance24.99%34.39%35.76%63.74%

Shell Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SHEL
Shell
2.7581 of 5 stars
GBX 3,383.50
+1.9%
GBX 3,775
+11.6%
+24.8%£183.91B£296.60B10.54103,000
BP
BP
2.9548 of 5 stars
GBX 542.90
-0.1%
GBX 605
+11.4%
+34.0%£105.66B£233.22B40.5565,900
BP.B
BP PLC 9 Percent Preferred Shares
N/AGBX 160
+1.6%
N/A-3.9%£32.02B£194.69BN/A69,600
TTE
TotalEnergies
N/AGBX 75.99
+0.6%
N/A+46.1%£1.69B£196.38B0.11101,300
WG
John Wood Group
2.4228 of 5 stars
GBX 29.40
flat
GBX 30
+2.0%
N/A£243.33M£6.89BN/A35,000

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This page (LON:SHEL) was last updated on 8/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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