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ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL)

This page compares ConocoPhillips (COP) with Shell (SHEL) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

ConocoPhillips (COP) and Shell (SHEL) both belong to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, though COP is classified under Oil & Gas Exploration & Production while SHEL falls under Integrated Oil & Gas.

ConocoPhillips (COP) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while Shell (SHEL) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

SymbolCOPSHEL
Company NameConocoPhillipsShell plc
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & ProductionIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization146.87 billion USD241.96 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateDecember 31, 1981March 12, 1984
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Historical Performance

COP
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ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCOPSHEL
5-Day Price Return-1.52%1.39%
13-Week Price Return8.03%12.98%
26-Week Price Return34.81%13.27%
52-Week Price Return38.32%33.84%
Month-to-Date Return-4.16%-2.62%
Year-to-Date Return28.78%18.21%
10-Day Avg. Volume6.27M4.51M
3-Month Avg. Volume9.26M6.75M
3-Month Volatility31.72%28.11%
Beta0.140.07

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 11.29% and Shell (SHEL) at 10.05% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

COP

Energy industry group

11.29%

Max
36.16%
Q3
18.33%
Median
11.86%
Q1
2.52%
Min
-17.66%

SHEL

Energy industry group

10.05%

Max
36.16%
Q3
18.33%
Median
11.86%
Q1
2.52%
Min
-17.66%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 12.58% and Shell (SHEL) at 7.01% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.

COP

Energy industry group

12.58%

Max
48.44%
Q3
21.31%
Median
7.88%
Q1
2.95%
Min
-21.07%

SHEL

Energy industry group

7.01%

Max
48.44%
Q3
21.31%
Median
7.88%
Q1
2.95%
Min
-21.07%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 19.23% and Shell (SHEL) at 12.03% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.

COP

Energy industry group

19.23%

Max
65.50%
Q3
29.45%
Median
13.68%
Q1
4.64%
Min
-26.36%

SHEL

Energy industry group

12.03%

Max
65.50%
Q3
29.45%
Median
13.68%
Q1
4.64%
Min
-26.36%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCOPSHEL
Return on Equity (TTM)11.29%10.05%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.98%4.68%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)12.58%7.01%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)19.23%12.03%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)44.11%25.86%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 1.29 and Shell (SHEL) at 1.30 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

COP

Energy industry group

1.29

Max
3.33
Q3
1.89
Median
1.28
Q1
0.89
Min
0.08

SHEL

Energy industry group

1.30

Max
3.33
Q3
1.89
Median
1.28
Q1
0.89
Min
0.08
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 0.36 and Shell (SHEL) at 0.43 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

COP

Energy industry group

0.36

Max
2.57
Q3
1.46
Median
0.55
Q1
0.31
Min
0.00

SHEL

Energy industry group

0.43

Max
2.57
Q3
1.46
Median
0.55
Q1
0.31
Min
0.00
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

ConocoPhillips (COP) reports a problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of -1.97; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense, so the ratio points to interest-payment strain. Meanwhile Shell (SHEL) reports 20.21, ranking against industry peers normally.

COP

Energy industry group

-1.97

Max
27.72
Q3
12.52
Median
4.94
Q1
1.84
Min
-9.12

SHEL

Energy industry group

20.21

Max
27.72
Q3
12.52
Median
4.94
Q1
1.84
Min
-9.12
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCOPSHEL
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.291.30
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.071.03
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.360.43
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)-1.9720.21

Growth

Revenue Growth

ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCOPSHEL
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-4.58%0.66%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)1.35%-4.88%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-9.11%-11.21%
5-Year Revenue CAGR25.70%8.13%

EPS Growth

ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCOPSHEL
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-20.25%27.12%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-25.31%48.41%
3-Year EPS CAGR-24.16%-19.32%
5-Year EPS CAGR----

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.70% and Shell (SHEL) at 3.45% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

COP

Energy industry group

2.70%

Max
8.77%
Q3
4.16%
Median
2.19%
Q1
0.26%
Min
0.00%

SHEL

Energy industry group

3.45%

Max
8.77%
Q3
4.16%
Median
2.19%
Q1
0.26%
Min
0.00%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 55.03% and Shell (SHEL) at 44.76% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

COP

Energy industry group

55.03%

Max
164.03%
Q3
80.84%
Median
37.42%
Q1
8.16%
Min
0.00%

SHEL

Energy industry group

44.76%

Max
164.03%
Q3
80.84%
Median
37.42%
Q1
8.16%
Min
0.00%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCOPSHEL
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.70%3.45%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)55.03%44.76%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 20.35 and Shell (SHEL) at 12.98 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

COP

Energy industry group

20.35

Max
57.01
Q3
30.45
Median
17.50
Q1
11.97
Min
4.27

SHEL

Energy industry group

12.98

Max
57.01
Q3
30.45
Median
17.50
Q1
11.97
Min
4.27
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Shell (SHEL) at 0.91 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.56 sits around the industry midpoint — SHEL has a lower trailing revenue multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and margins.

COP

Energy industry group

2.56

Max
6.48
Q3
3.62
Median
2.07
Q1
1.26
Min
0.00

SHEL

Energy industry group

0.91

Max
6.48
Q3
3.62
Median
2.07
Q1
1.26
Min
0.00
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Shell (SHEL) at 1.20 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.49 sits around the industry midpoint — SHEL has a lower book-value multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside ROE and asset quality.

COP

Energy industry group

2.49

Max
5.78
Q3
3.17
Median
2.14
Q1
1.35
Min
0.38

SHEL

Energy industry group

1.20

Max
5.78
Q3
3.17
Median
2.14
Q1
1.35
Min
0.38
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCOPSHEL
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)20.3512.98
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.560.91
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.491.20
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)25.4611.76