SHEL vs. VG: Shell vs. Venture Global Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Shell (SHEL) and Venture Global (VG) 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 Venture Global (VG) both belong to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, though SHEL is classified under Integrated Oil & Gas while VG falls under Oil & Gas Exploration & Production.

Shell (SHEL) carries decades of public-market history since March 12, 1984, while Venture Global (VG) listed on January 24, 2025 — long-window comparisons have far more historical data on the SHEL side.

Venture Global (VG) trades as ordinary local shares, while Shell (SHEL) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Shell (SHEL) and Venture Global (VG)
Profile Item	SHEL	VG
Name	Shell plc American Depositary Shares (Each representing two Ordinary shares)	Venture Global Inc. Class A
Country/Region	United Kingdom	United States
GICS Sector	Energy	Energy
GICS Industry Group	Energy	Energy
GICS Industry	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels	Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-Industry	Integrated Oil & Gas	Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Market Capitalization	280.59 billion USD	28.83 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	March 12, 1984	January 24, 2025
Security Type	ADR	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

SHEL

GSPC

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG), 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 Venture Global (VG). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Venture Global (VG)
Metric	SHEL	VG
Total Return (1Y)	36.30%	49.08%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	19.93%	--
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	21.02%	--

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

SHEL

GSPC

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG), 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 Venture Global (VG). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Venture Global (VG)
Metric	SHEL	VG
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	23.60%	75.79%
Beta (5Y)	0.10	0.48
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-25.04%	-75.16%
Avg. Volume (3M)	6.01M	14.78M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

SHEL and VG 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 Venture Global (VG)
Metric	SHEL	VG
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.36	0.59
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.99	0.90

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Venture Global (VG) at 33.64% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Shell (SHEL) at 17.43% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for VG.

SHEL

Energy industry group

17.43%

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

VG

Energy industry group

33.64%

Max: 53.85%
VG: 33.64%
Q3: 24.79%
Median: 12.85%
Q1: 2.03%
Min: -29.09%

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG): A comparison of their ROE against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 10.18% and Venture Global (VG) at 22.05% 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%

VG

Energy industry group

22.05%

Max: 56.92%
Q3: 22.92%
VG: 22.05%
Median: 10.10%
Q1: 0.07%
Min: -27.38%

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG): A comparison of their net margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Venture Global (VG) at 47.79% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Shell (SHEL) at 18.76%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

SHEL

Energy industry group

18.76%

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

VG

Energy industry group

47.79%

Max: 71.31%
VG: 47.79%
Q3: 33.75%
Median: 18.73%
Q1: 6.94%
Min: -24.52%

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG): A comparison of their operating margin against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Venture Global (VG)
Metric	SHEL	VG
ROE (TTM)	17.43%	33.64%
ROA (TTM)	7.67%	7.38%
Net Margin (TTM)	10.18%	22.05%
Operating Margin (TTM)	18.76%	47.79%
Gross Margin (TTM)	26.93%	46.92%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Venture Global (VG) at 176.93% clears its industry range for revenue growth, far stronger top-line momentum than Shell (SHEL) at -6.13%, which is closer to a typical peer reading.

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Venture Global (VG) at 41.08% sits in the top EPS growth quartile, while Shell (SHEL) at 18.58% is closer to the peer norm — faster per-share earnings growth for VG.

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Venture Global (VG)
Metric	SHEL	VG
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-6.13%	176.93%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-11.21%	28.77%
EPS Growth (YoY)	18.58%	41.08%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-19.31%	6.05%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 1.38 and Venture Global (VG) at 1.19 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity 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

VG

Energy industry group

1.19

Max: 3.64
Q3: 2.21
Median: 1.41
VG: 1.19
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.24

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG): A comparison of their current ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Shell (SHEL) at 0.38 is near its industry mid-range for debt-to-equity ratio, while Venture Global (VG) at 3.55 sits above its benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

SHEL

Energy industry group

0.38

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

VG

Energy industry group

3.55

VG: 3.55
Max: 1.75
Q3: 0.93
Median: 0.54
Q1: 0.30
Min: 0.00

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Venture Global (VG)
Metric	SHEL	VG
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.38	1.19
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.38	3.55
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.59	5.40

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 1.54% and Venture Global (VG) at 0.61% 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%

VG

Energy industry group

0.61%

Max: 8.57%
Q3: 3.58%
Median: 1.71%
VG: 0.61%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 26.24% and Venture Global (VG) at 5.51% 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%

VG

Energy industry group

5.51%

Max: 133.24%
Q3: 53.31%
Median: 25.24%
VG: 5.51%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Venture Global (VG)
Metric	SHEL	VG
Dividend Yield (TTM)	1.54%	0.61%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	26.24%	5.51%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Shell (SHEL) at 8.60 and Venture Global (VG) at 9.08 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

VG

Energy industry group

9.08

Max: 39.54
Q3: 21.72
Median: 12.19
VG: 9.08
Q1: 7.71
Min: 2.99

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG): 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 Venture Global (VG) at 1.70 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

VG

Energy industry group

1.70

Max: 5.40
Q3: 2.85
VG: 1.70
Median: 1.69
Q1: 0.88
Min: 0.00

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG): 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 Venture Global (VG) at 3.36 carries an above-peer premium to book — VG 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

VG

Energy industry group

3.36

Max: 4.21
VG: 3.36
Q3: 2.38
Median: 1.51
Q1: 1.08
Min: 0.01

Shell (SHEL) vs. Venture Global (VG): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Shell (SHEL) and Venture Global (VG)
Metric	SHEL	VG
P/E Ratio (TTM)	8.60	9.08
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.87	1.70
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.43	3.36
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	10.35%	-29.96%