FRO vs. TTE: Frontline vs. TotalEnergies Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE) both belong to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, though FRO is classified under Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation while TTE falls under Integrated Oil & Gas.

Company profile comparison for Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE)
Profile Item	FRO	TTE
Name	Frontline plc Ordinary Shares	TotalEnergies SE
Country/Region	Cyprus	France
GICS Sector	Energy	Energy
GICS Industry Group	Energy	Energy
GICS Industry	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-Industry	Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation	Integrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization	10.11 billion USD	192.81 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	August 6, 2001	October 25, 1991
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

FRO

TTE

GSPC

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE)
Metric	FRO	TTE
Total Return (1Y)	119.28%	47.13%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	40.57%	16.28%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	52.54%	17.77%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

FRO

TTE

GSPC

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE)
Metric	FRO	TTE
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	46.26%	25.22%
Beta (5Y)	0.22	0.15
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-52.04%	-26.16%
Avg. Volume (3M)	3.68M	1.80M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

FRO and TTE are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE)
Metric	FRO	TTE
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	2.49	1.70
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	3.74	2.52

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Frontline (FRO) at 53.85% sits in the top ROE quartile, while TotalEnergies (TTE) at 17.83% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for FRO.

FRO

Energy industry group

53.85%

FRO: 53.85%
Max: 53.85%
Q3: 24.79%
Median: 12.85%
Q1: 2.03%
Min: -29.09%

TTE

Energy industry group

17.83%

Max: 53.85%
Q3: 24.79%
TTE: 17.83%
Median: 12.85%
Q1: 2.03%
Min: -29.09%

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): A comparison of their ROE against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Frontline (FRO) at 54.76% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of TotalEnergies (TTE) at 10.46%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

FRO

Energy industry group

54.76%

Max: 56.92%
FRO: 54.76%
Q3: 22.92%
Median: 10.10%
Q1: 0.07%
Min: -27.38%

TTE

Energy industry group

10.46%

Max: 56.92%
Q3: 22.92%
TTE: 10.46%
Median: 10.10%
Q1: 0.07%
Min: -27.38%

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): A comparison of their net margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Frontline (FRO) at 65.83% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of TotalEnergies (TTE) at 24.51%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

FRO

Energy industry group

65.83%

Max: 71.31%
FRO: 65.83%
Q3: 33.75%
Median: 18.73%
Q1: 6.94%
Min: -24.52%

TTE

Energy industry group

24.51%

Max: 71.31%
Q3: 33.75%
TTE: 24.51%
Median: 18.73%
Q1: 6.94%
Min: -24.52%

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): A comparison of their operating margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE)
Metric	FRO	TTE
ROE (TTM)	53.85%	17.83%
ROA (TTM)	14.25%	7.19%
Net Margin (TTM)	54.76%	10.46%
Operating Margin (TTM)	65.83%	24.51%
Gross Margin (TTM)	63.03%	39.18%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Frontline (FRO) at -4.16% is around its peer norm for revenue growth, while TotalEnergies (TTE) at -6.78% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker demand or pricing momentum.

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Frontline (FRO) at -23.77% and TotalEnergies (TTE) at -13.60% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE)
Metric	FRO	TTE
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-4.16%	-6.78%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	11.17%	-11.53%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-23.77%	-13.60%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-8.37%	-9.70%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Frontline (FRO) at 1.87 and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 1.11 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

FRO

Energy industry group

1.87

Max: 3.64
Q3: 2.21
FRO: 1.87
Median: 1.41
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.24

TTE

Energy industry group

1.11

Max: 3.64
Q3: 2.21
Median: 1.41
TTE: 1.11
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.24

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): A comparison of their current ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Frontline (FRO) at 0.77 and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 0.46 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

FRO

Energy industry group

0.77

Max: 1.75
Q3: 0.93
FRO: 0.77
Median: 0.54
Q1: 0.30
Min: 0.00

TTE

Energy industry group

0.46

Max: 1.75
Q3: 0.93
Median: 0.54
TTE: 0.46
Q1: 0.30
Min: 0.00

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE)
Metric	FRO	TTE
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.87	1.11
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.77	0.46
Net Debt / EBITDA	1.28	0.52

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

TotalEnergies (TTE) at 4.58% earns its spot in the top quartile of its industry’s yields; Frontline (FRO) at 12.04% is past the top of its own peer range — territory where a dividend-safety check matters more than the headline number.

FRO

Energy industry group

12.04%

FRO: 12.04%
Max: 8.57%
Q3: 3.58%
Median: 1.71%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TTE

Energy industry group

4.58%

Max: 8.57%
TTE: 4.58%
Q3: 3.58%
Median: 1.71%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Frontline (FRO) at 46.93% and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 39.93% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.

FRO

Energy industry group

46.93%

Max: 133.24%
Q3: 53.31%
FRO: 46.93%
Median: 25.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TTE

Energy industry group

39.93%

Max: 133.24%
Q3: 53.31%
TTE: 39.93%
Median: 25.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE)
Metric	FRO	TTE
Dividend Yield (TTM)	12.04%	4.58%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	46.93%	39.93%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Frontline (FRO) at 6.81 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while TotalEnergies (TTE) at 8.76 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for FRO, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

FRO

Energy industry group

6.81

Max: 39.54
Q3: 21.72
Median: 12.19
Q1: 7.71
FRO: 6.81
Min: 2.99

TTE

Energy industry group

8.76

Max: 39.54
Q3: 21.72
Median: 12.19
TTE: 8.76
Q1: 7.71
Min: 2.99

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

TotalEnergies (TTE) at 0.90 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Frontline (FRO) at 3.72 sits in the pricier quartile — FRO costs more per dollar of sales.

FRO

Energy industry group

3.72

Max: 5.40
FRO: 3.72
Q3: 2.85
Median: 1.69
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.00

TTE

Energy industry group

0.90

Max: 5.40
Q3: 2.85
Median: 1.69
TTE: 0.90
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.00

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

TotalEnergies (TTE) at 1.46 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Frontline (FRO) at 3.20 carries an above-peer premium to book — FRO is pricier on assets.

FRO

Energy industry group

3.20

Max: 4.21
FRO: 3.20
Q3: 2.38
Median: 1.51
Q1: 1.08
Min: 0.01

TTE

Energy industry group

1.46

Max: 4.21
Q3: 2.38
Median: 1.51
TTE: 1.46
Q1: 1.08
Min: 0.01

Frontline (FRO) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Frontline (FRO) and TotalEnergies (TTE)
Metric	FRO	TTE
P/E Ratio (TTM)	6.81	8.76
P/S Ratio (TTM)	3.72	0.90
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	3.20	1.46
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	2.81%	7.25%