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SHEL vs. TS: Shell vs. Tenaris Stock Comparison

How do Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS) 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

Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS) both fall under the Energy industry group, but SHEL is classified in Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels while TS is classified in Energy Equipment & Services.

Both Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS) trade as ADRs — their core financials are comparable, but keep FX, depositary-program fees, and dividend withholding in view for each.

Company profile comparison for Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS)
Profile ItemSHELTS
NameShell plc American Depositary Shares (Each representing two Ordinary shares)Tenaris S.A. American Depositary Shares
Country/RegionUnited KingdomLuxembourg
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsEnergy Equipment & Services
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Oil & GasOil & Gas Equipment & Services
Market Capitalization280.59 billion USD29.71 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMarch 12, 1984December 16, 2002
Security TypeADRADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

SHEL
TS
GSPC
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Shell (SHEL) vs. Tenaris (TS), 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 Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS)
MetricSHELTS
Total Return (1Y)36.30%49.29%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)19.93%24.84%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)21.02%22.48%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

SHEL
TS
GSPC
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Shell (SHEL) vs. Tenaris (TS), 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 Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS)
MetricSHELTS
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)23.60%29.07%
Beta (5Y)0.100.88
Max Drawdown (5Y)-25.04%-33.71%
Avg. Volume (3M)6.01M1.24M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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SHEL and TS 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 Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS)
MetricSHELTS
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.361.55
Sortino Ratio (1Y)1.992.30

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 17.43% and Tenaris (TS) at 11.86% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

SHEL

Energy industry group

17.43%

Max
53.85%
Q3
24.79%
SHEL
17.43%
Median
12.85%
Q1
2.03%
Min
-29.09%

TS

Energy industry group

11.86%

Max
53.85%
Q3
24.79%
Median
12.85%
TS
11.86%
Q1
2.03%
Min
-29.09%
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Shell (SHEL) vs. Tenaris (TS): A comparison of their ROE against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 10.18% and Tenaris (TS) at 16.24% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

SHEL

Energy industry group

10.18%

Max
56.92%
Q3
22.92%
SHEL
10.18%
Median
10.10%
Q1
0.07%
Min
-27.38%

TS

Energy industry group

16.24%

Max
56.92%
Q3
22.92%
TS
16.24%
Median
10.10%
Q1
0.07%
Min
-27.38%
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Shell (SHEL) vs. Tenaris (TS): A comparison of their net margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 18.76% and Tenaris (TS) at 19.26% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

SHEL

Energy industry group

18.76%

Max
71.31%
Q3
33.75%
SHEL
18.76%
Median
18.73%
Q1
6.94%
Min
-24.52%

TS

Energy industry group

19.26%

Max
71.31%
Q3
33.75%
TS
19.26%
Median
18.73%
Q1
6.94%
Min
-24.52%
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Shell (SHEL) vs. Tenaris (TS): A comparison of their operating margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS)
MetricSHELTS
ROE (TTM)17.43%11.86%
ROA (TTM)7.67%6.69%
Net Margin (TTM)10.18%16.24%
Operating Margin (TTM)18.76%19.26%
Gross Margin (TTM)26.93%38.54%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Shell (SHEL) at -6.13% and Tenaris (TS) at -4.33% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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

EPS Growth

Both Shell (SHEL) at 18.58% and Tenaris (TS) at 1.11% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS)
MetricSHELTS
Revenue Growth (YoY)-6.13%-4.33%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-11.21%0.62%
EPS Growth (YoY)18.58%1.11%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)-19.31%-5.38%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Shell (SHEL) at 1.38 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Tenaris (TS) at 3.25 sits above its industry’s typical mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.

SHEL

Energy industry group

1.38

Max
3.64
Q3
2.21
Median
1.41
SHEL
1.38
Q1
0.88
Min
0.24

TS

Energy industry group

3.25

Max
3.64
TS
3.25
Q3
2.21
Median
1.41
Q1
0.88
Min
0.24
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Shell (SHEL) vs. Tenaris (TS): A comparison of their current ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Tenaris (TS) at 0.03 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Shell (SHEL) at 0.38 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

SHEL

Energy industry group

0.38

Max
1.75
Q3
0.93
Median
0.54
SHEL
0.38
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00

TS

Energy industry group

0.03

Max
1.75
Q3
0.93
Median
0.54
Q1
0.30
TS
0.03
Min
0.00
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Shell (SHEL) vs. Tenaris (TS): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS)
MetricSHELTS
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.383.25
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.380.03
Net Debt / EBITDA0.59-0.90

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 1.54% and Tenaris (TS) at 2.11% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

SHEL

Energy industry group

1.54%

Max
8.57%
Q3
3.58%
Median
1.71%
SHEL
1.54%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TS

Energy industry group

2.11%

Max
8.57%
Q3
3.58%
TS
2.11%
Median
1.71%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Shell (SHEL) vs. Tenaris (TS): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 26.24% and Tenaris (TS) at 45.64% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.

SHEL

Energy industry group

26.24%

Max
133.24%
Q3
53.31%
SHEL
26.24%
Median
25.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TS

Energy industry group

45.64%

Max
133.24%
Q3
53.31%
TS
45.64%
Median
25.24%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Shell (SHEL) vs. Tenaris (TS): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS)
MetricSHELTS
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.54%2.11%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)26.24%45.64%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 8.60 and Tenaris (TS) at 15.09 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

SHEL

Energy industry group

8.60

Max
39.54
Q3
21.72
Median
12.19
SHEL
8.60
Q1
7.71
Min
2.99

TS

Energy industry group

15.09

Max
39.54
Q3
21.72
TS
15.09
Median
12.19
Q1
7.71
Min
2.99
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Shell (SHEL) vs. Tenaris (TS): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Shell (SHEL) at 0.87 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Tenaris (TS) at 2.44 prices around its industry’s middle — SHEL costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

SHEL

Energy industry group

0.87

Max
5.40
Q3
2.85
Median
1.69
Q1
0.88
SHEL
0.87
Min
0.00

TS

Energy industry group

2.44

Max
5.40
Q3
2.85
TS
2.44
Median
1.69
Q1
0.88
Min
0.00
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Shell (SHEL) vs. Tenaris (TS): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Shell (SHEL) at 1.43 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Tenaris (TS) at 3.53 carries an above-peer premium to book — TS is pricier on assets.

SHEL

Energy industry group

1.43

Max
4.21
Q3
2.38
Median
1.51
SHEL
1.43
Q1
1.08
Min
0.01

TS

Energy industry group

3.53

Max
4.21
TS
3.53
Q3
2.38
Median
1.51
Q1
1.08
Min
0.01
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Shell (SHEL) vs. Tenaris (TS): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Tenaris (TS)
MetricSHELTS
P/E Ratio (TTM)8.6015.09
P/S Ratio (TTM)0.872.44
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.433.53
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)10.35%6.50%