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Shell (SHEL) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE)

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

Company Profile

Shell (SHEL) and TotalEnergies (TTE) 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.

TotalEnergies (TTE) 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.

SymbolSHELTTE
Company NameShell plcTotalEnergies SE
Country/RegionUnited KingdomFrance
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Oil & GasIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization241.96 billion USD205.28 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMarch 12, 1984October 25, 1991
Security TypeADRCommon Stock

Historical Performance

TotalEnergies (TTE) reports a negative beta of -0.09, suggesting inverse market sensitivity over the measurement window. That is uncommon for ordinary equities and can reflect commodity-linked or hedge-like exposure, but it can also come from statistical noise. Shell (SHEL) has a more conventional positive beta of 0.07.

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

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolSHELTTE
5-Day Price Return1.39%2.01%
13-Week Price Return12.98%24.30%
26-Week Price Return13.27%42.84%
52-Week Price Return33.84%55.72%
Month-to-Date Return-2.62%1.22%
Year-to-Date Return18.21%44.38%
10-Day Avg. Volume4.51M3.57M
3-Month Avg. Volume6.75M5.31M
3-Month Volatility28.11%28.65%
Beta0.07-0.09

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 10.05% and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 12.86% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

SHEL

Energy industry group

10.05%

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

TTE

Energy industry group

12.86%

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

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 7.01% and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 8.20% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.

SHEL

Energy industry group

7.01%

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

TTE

Energy industry group

8.20%

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

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 12.03% and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 13.29% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.

SHEL

Energy industry group

12.03%

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

TTE

Energy industry group

13.29%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolSHELTTE
Return on Equity (TTM)10.05%12.86%
Return on Assets (TTM)4.68%5.07%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)7.01%8.20%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)12.03%13.29%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)25.86%38.45%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 1.30 and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 1.08 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

SHEL

Energy industry group

1.30

Max
3.33
Q3
1.89
Median
1.28
Q1
0.89
Min
0.08

TTE

Energy industry group

1.08

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

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 0.43 and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 0.52 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

SHEL

Energy industry group

0.43

Max
2.57
Q3
1.46
Median
0.55
Q1
0.31
Min
0.00

TTE

Energy industry group

0.52

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

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 20.21 and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 12.68 rank in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating ample headroom to cover interest payments from operating income or EBIT.

SHEL

Energy industry group

20.21

Max
27.72
Q3
12.52
Median
4.94
Q1
1.84
Min
-9.12

TTE

Energy industry group

12.68

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolSHELTTE
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.301.08
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.030.85
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.430.52
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)20.2112.68

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolSHELTTE
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)0.66%3.38%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-4.88%-4.00%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-11.21%-11.53%
5-Year Revenue CAGR8.13%8.78%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolSHELTTE
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)27.12%56.34%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)48.41%13.52%
3-Year EPS CAGR-19.32%-9.43%
5-Year EPS CAGR----

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 3.45% and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 4.08% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

SHEL

Energy industry group

3.45%

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

TTE

Energy industry group

4.08%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 44.76% and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 55.63% 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.

SHEL

Energy industry group

44.76%

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

TTE

Energy industry group

55.63%

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

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolSHELTTE
Dividend Yield (TTM)3.45%4.08%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)44.76%55.63%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 12.98 and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 13.64 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

SHEL

Energy industry group

12.98

Max
57.01
Q3
30.45
Median
17.50
Q1
11.97
Min
4.27

TTE

Energy industry group

13.64

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

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 0.91 and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 1.12 trade in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating lower trailing revenue multiples than typical peers.

SHEL

Energy industry group

0.91

Max
6.48
Q3
3.62
Median
2.07
Q1
1.26
Min
0.00

TTE

Energy industry group

1.12

Max
6.48
Q3
3.62
Median
2.07
Q1
1.26
Min
0.00
Shell (SHEL) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): 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 TotalEnergies (TTE) at 1.68 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.

SHEL

Energy industry group

1.20

Max
5.78
Q3
3.17
Median
2.14
Q1
1.35
Min
0.38

TTE

Energy industry group

1.68

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

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolSHELTTE
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)12.9813.64
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.911.12
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.201.68
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)11.7617.08