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Shell (SHEL) Competitors

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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?

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

Shell presently has a consensus price target of GBX 2,949, indicating a potential downside of 7.73%. BP has a consensus price target of GBX 635, indicating a potential upside of 21.69%. Given BP's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BP 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
BP
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82

In the previous week, BP had 7 more articles in the media than Shell. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for BP and 15 mentions for Shell. Shell's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat BP's score of 0.25 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)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
BP
4 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

16.9% of Shell shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.6% of BP shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Shell shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of BP 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 has a beta of 0.42568374, suggesting that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BP has a beta of 0.062, suggesting that its stock price is 94% less volatile than the broader market.

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£267.34B0.67£18.82B£300.0010.65
BP£233.22B0.44£3.23B£13.3938.98

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
Shell7.00% 10.58% 5.28%
BP 1.62%5.52%4.07%

Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 142.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. BP pays an annual dividend of GBX 23 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Shell pays out 47.4% 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.

Summary

Shell beats BP on 11 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 better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, risk and profitability.

Shell currently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,949, suggesting a potential downside of 7.73%. Given Woodside Energy Group's higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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

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%

Shell has a beta of 0.42568374, suggesting that its share price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodside Energy Group has a beta of 0.74, suggesting 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 insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Woodside Energy Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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£267.34B0.67£18.82B£300.0010.65
Woodside Energy Group£12.58B0.00£1.86B£0.74N/A

In the previous week, Shell had 12 more articles in the media than Woodside Energy Group. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Shell and 3 mentions for Woodside Energy Group. Shell's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Woodside Energy Group's score of 0.59 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)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Woodside Energy Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 142.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Woodside Energy Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 99 per share. Shell pays out 47.4% 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.

Summary

Shell beats Woodside Energy Group on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shell compare to Melrose Industries?

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

16.9% of Shell shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.5% of Melrose Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Shell shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.6% of Melrose Industries shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Shell had 12 more articles in the media than Melrose Industries. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Shell and 3 mentions for Melrose Industries. Shell's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Melrose Industries' score of 0.39 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)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Melrose Industries
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Shell currently has a consensus target price of GBX 2,949, indicating a potential downside of 7.73%. Melrose Industries has a consensus target price of GBX 680, indicating a potential upside of 46.65%. Given Melrose Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Melrose Industries 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
Melrose Industries
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

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
Shell£267.34B0.67£18.82B£300.0010.65
Melrose Industries£3.59B1.61-£38.41M£29.0015.99

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
Shell7.00% 10.58% 5.28%
Melrose Industries 10.31%13.03%0.11%

Shell has a beta of 0.42568374, suggesting that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Melrose Industries has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market.

Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 142.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Melrose Industries pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Shell pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Melrose Industries pays out 22.1% 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.

Summary

Melrose Industries beats Shell on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shell compare to Bridgepoint Group?

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

25.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 16.9% of Shell shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Bridgepoint Group 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 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
Bridgepoint Group£476M4.91£45.58M£4.9054.49
Shell£267.34B0.67£18.82B£300.0010.65

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
Bridgepoint Group7.68% 4.25% 3.47%
Shell 7.00%10.58%5.28%

Bridgepoint Group has a beta of 1.358, meaning that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Shell has a beta of 0.42568374, meaning that its stock price is 57% less volatile than the broader market.

Bridgepoint Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 385, suggesting a potential upside of 44.19%. Shell has a consensus target price of GBX 2,949, suggesting a potential downside of 7.73%. Given Bridgepoint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Bridgepoint Group is more favorable than Shell.

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

In the previous week, Shell had 13 more articles in the media than Bridgepoint Group. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Shell and 2 mentions for Bridgepoint Group. Shell's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Bridgepoint Group's score of 0.00 indicating that Shell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Bridgepoint Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Shell
10 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Bridgepoint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 142.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. 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 pays out 47.4% 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 Bridgepoint Group on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Shell compare to Great Portland Estates?

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

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
Great Portland EstatesN/A N/A N/A
Shell 7.00%10.58%5.28%

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

Shell has a consensus target price of GBX 2,949, indicating a potential downside of 7.73%. Given Great Portland Estates' higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Great Portland Estates is more favorable than Shell.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Great Portland Estates
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 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
Great Portland Estates£100.70M0.00N/A£5.90N/A
Shell£267.34B0.67£18.82B£300.0010.65

Great Portland Estates pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.13 per share. Shell pays an annual dividend of GBX 142.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%. Great Portland Estates pays out 2.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Shell pays out 47.4% 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 15 more articles in the media than Great Portland Estates. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Shell and 0 mentions for Great Portland Estates. Shell's average media sentiment score of 1.01 beat Great Portland Estates' score of 0.00 indicating that Shell is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Great Portland Estates Neutral
Shell Positive

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

MetricShellOil & Gas Integrated IndustryEnergy SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£178.24B£63.93B£10.12B£2.80B
Dividend Yield3.73%5.30%10.43%6.07%
P/E Ratio10.6511.6319.68365.58
Price / Sales0.674,579.44828.4388,236.04
Price / Cash4.625.7037.3627.89
Price / Book1.051.704.337.74
Net Income£18.82B£231.25B£4.23B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.28%-1.06%-0.73%0.93%
1 Year Performance30.48%36.18%52.51%79.20%

Shell Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SHEL
Shell
2.0564 of 5 stars
GBX 3,196
+2.5%
GBX 2,949
-7.7%
+27.5%£178.24B£267.34B10.65103,000
BP
BP
4.3992 of 5 stars
GBX 551.20
-2.5%
GBX 635
+15.2%
+45.0%£107.28B£233.22B41.1765,900
WDS
Woodside Energy Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£23.94B£12.58B1,702.704,380
MRO
Melrose Industries
4.5237 of 5 stars
GBX 491.10
-3.6%
GBX 680
+38.5%
+0.6%£6.13B£3.59B16.931,570
BPT
Bridgepoint Group
2.6537 of 5 stars
GBX 264.56
+0.7%
GBX 385
+45.5%
-6.8%£2.32B£476M53.99391

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This page (LON:SHEL) was last updated on 6/1/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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