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Petrobras (PBR) vs. Shell (SHEL)

This page compares Petrobras (PBR) with Shell (SHEL) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Petrobras (PBR) 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.

Both Petrobras (PBR, ADR) and Shell (SHEL, ADR) trade as depositary receipts or similar foreign-share lines; core company financials may still be comparable, but trading line, FX, program fees, dividend withholding, and home-market rules are worth keeping in view.

SymbolPBRSHEL
NamePetrobras S.A. Sponsored ADRShell plc
Country/RegionBrazilUnited Kingdom
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Oil & GasIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization114.84 billion USD237.08 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateAugust 10, 2000March 12, 1984
Security TypeADRADR

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 5.86 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Shell (SHEL) at 13.50 sits around the industry midpoint — PBR has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.

PBR

Energy industry group

5.86

Max
56.73
Q3
31.29
Median
17.69
Q1
10.45
Min
1.72

SHEL

Energy industry group

13.50

Max
56.73
Q3
31.29
Median
17.69
Q1
10.45
Min
1.72
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both Petrobras (PBR) at 0.23 and Shell (SHEL) at 0.89 fetch a relatively low price per dollar of sales, landing in the cheaper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile of their industries.

PBR

Energy industry group

0.23

Max
5.11
Q3
3.06
Median
1.87
Q1
1.04
Min
0.00

SHEL

Energy industry group

0.89

Max
5.11
Q3
3.06
Median
1.87
Q1
1.04
Min
0.00
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

On Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), both Petrobras (PBR) at 1.37 and Shell (SHEL) at 1.40 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

PBR

Energy industry group

1.37

Max
5.22
Q3
2.87
Median
1.77
Q1
1.19
Min
-0.02

SHEL

Energy industry group

1.40

Max
5.22
Q3
2.87
Median
1.77
Q1
1.19
Min
-0.02
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolPBRSHEL
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)5.8613.50
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.230.89
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.371.40
Free Cash Flow Yield72.22%6.59%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 25.60% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Shell (SHEL) at 10.70%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

PBR

Energy industry group

25.60%

Max
37.23%
Q3
16.36%
Median
9.15%
Q1
-0.83%
Min
-20.70%

SHEL

Energy industry group

10.70%

Max
37.23%
Q3
16.36%
Median
9.15%
Q1
-0.83%
Min
-20.70%
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 21.60% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Shell (SHEL) at 7.01%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

PBR

Energy industry group

21.60%

Max
46.37%
Q3
18.86%
Median
6.46%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-27.23%

SHEL

Energy industry group

7.01%

Max
46.37%
Q3
18.86%
Median
6.46%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-27.23%
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Petrobras (PBR) at 31.95% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Shell (SHEL) at 14.87%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

PBR

Energy industry group

31.95%

Max
68.02%
Q3
29.13%
Median
11.85%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-41.46%

SHEL

Energy industry group

14.87%

Max
68.02%
Q3
29.13%
Median
11.85%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-41.46%
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolPBRSHEL
Return on Equity (TTM)25.60%10.70%
Return on Assets (TTM)8.23%4.99%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)21.60%7.01%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)31.95%14.87%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)47.36%25.86%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolPBRSHEL
1-Year Revenue Growth-13.51%-6.13%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-9.45%-11.21%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolPBRSHEL
1-Year EPS Growth132.32%18.58%
3-Year EPS CAGR-17.55%-19.31%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Shell (SHEL) at 1.28 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Petrobras (PBR) at 0.74 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for PBR.

PBR

Energy industry group

0.74

Max
3.33
Q3
2.13
Median
1.31
Q1
0.83
Min
0.08

SHEL

Energy industry group

1.28

Max
3.33
Q3
2.13
Median
1.31
Q1
0.83
Min
0.08
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Petrobras (PBR) at 0.83 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.

PBR

Energy industry group

0.83

Max
2.00
Q3
1.00
Median
0.62
Q1
0.32
Min
0.00

SHEL

Energy industry group

0.43

Max
2.00
Q3
1.00
Median
0.62
Q1
0.32
Min
0.00
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolPBRSHEL
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.741.28
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.830.43
Net Debt / EBITDA1.591.07

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Petrobras (PBR) at 9.86% and Shell (SHEL) at 3.66% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

PBR

Energy industry group

9.86%

Max
9.13%
Q3
3.77%
Median
1.89%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

SHEL

Energy industry group

3.66%

Max
9.13%
Q3
3.77%
Median
1.89%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Petrobras (PBR) at 55.71% and Shell (SHEL) at 45.05% 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.

PBR

Energy industry group

55.71%

Max
139.86%
Q3
63.37%
Median
31.85%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

SHEL

Energy industry group

45.05%

Max
139.86%
Q3
63.37%
Median
31.85%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Petrobras (PBR) vs. Shell (SHEL): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolPBRSHEL
Dividend Yield (TTM)9.86%3.66%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)55.71%45.05%

Performance & Risk

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

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolPBRSHEL
1-Year Return62.18%29.96%
1-Year Volatility31.82%21.20%
Beta0.340.05
3-Month Avg. Volume25.66M7.97M