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Chevron (CVX) vs. Shell (SHEL)

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

Company Profile

Chevron (CVX) and Shell (SHEL) are both classified in the Integrated Oil & Gas sub-industry within the broader Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Chevron (CVX) 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.

SymbolCVXSHEL
Company NameChevron CorporationShell plc
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Oil & GasIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization380.42 billion USD241.96 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962March 12, 1984
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Historical Performance

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

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCVXSHEL
5-Day Price Return-0.05%1.39%
13-Week Price Return3.37%12.98%
26-Week Price Return22.77%13.27%
52-Week Price Return40.90%33.84%
Month-to-Date Return-1.19%-2.62%
Year-to-Date Return25.33%18.21%
10-Day Avg. Volume10.44M4.51M
3-Month Avg. Volume11.98M6.75M
3-Month Volatility25.58%28.11%
Beta0.510.07

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 6.23% 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

6.23%

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%
Chevron (CVX) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 5.92% 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

5.92%

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%
Chevron (CVX) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 8.95% 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

8.95%

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%
Chevron (CVX) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCVXSHEL
Return on Equity (TTM)6.23%10.05%
Return on Assets (TTM)3.58%4.68%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)5.92%7.01%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)8.95%12.03%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)41.97%25.86%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 1.09 and Shell (SHEL) at 1.30 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

CVX

Energy industry group

1.09

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
Chevron (CVX) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Chevron (CVX) at 0.25 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of Shell (SHEL) at 0.43, which sits around the industry mid-range.

CVX

Energy industry group

0.25

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
Chevron (CVX) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Chevron (CVX) reports a problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of -5.38; 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

-5.38

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
Chevron (CVX) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCVXSHEL
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.091.30
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.731.03
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.250.43
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)-5.3820.21

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCVXSHEL
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)3.16%0.66%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-3.65%-4.88%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-7.85%-11.21%
5-Year Revenue CAGR14.32%8.13%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCVXSHEL
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-44.32%27.12%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-33.95%48.41%
3-Year EPS CAGR-28.70%-19.32%
5-Year EPS CAGR----

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 3.51% 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

3.51%

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%
Chevron (CVX) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Chevron (CVX) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 120.75% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile Shell (SHEL) reports 44.76%, ranking against industry peers normally.

CVX

Energy industry group

120.75%

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%
Chevron (CVX) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCVXSHEL
Dividend Yield (TTM)3.51%3.45%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)120.75%44.76%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Shell (SHEL) at 12.98 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Chevron (CVX) at 34.38 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CVX carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

CVX

Energy industry group

34.38

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
Chevron (CVX) 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 Chevron (CVX) at 2.04 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

2.04

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
Chevron (CVX) 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 Chevron (CVX) at 2.24 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

2.24

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
Chevron (CVX) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCVXSHEL
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)34.3812.98
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.040.91
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.241.20
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)22.8111.76