Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.
Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal
Valuation and growth
Valuation
Growth
Under 20x, reasonable relative to earnings
Under 20x cash flow, well covered
Below 2%, essentially flat
Below 2%, essentially flat
Business Quality & Capital Allocation
Shrinking >2%, active buybacks
Contracted >2pp, margin pressure
Net debt/FCF of 1.5x, somewhat elevated
Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital
Shell (SHEL.XLON) quality: score, margins and returns
Shell (SHEL.XLON) scores 38/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 12.3% operating margins and 7.6% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.
Frequently asked
Is Shell (SHEL.XLON) a high-quality business?+
Shell scores 38 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a 12.3% operating margin and a 7.6% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.
What does Shell's quality score measure?+
Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from SHEL.XLON's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where Shell scores well and where it falls behind.
What is Shell's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+
Shell earns about 7.6% on its invested capital, which is modest. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to SHEL.XLON's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.
How profitable is Shell?+
Shell runs an operating margin of about 12.3% and a net margin of about 8.8%. Revenue has grown at roughly 0.5% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.
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Held by ETFs
SHEL.XLON is in 156 US ETFs. The largest of them, with SHEL.XLON's weight in each:
Vanguard Total International Stock ETFVXUS0.62%of the fund
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETFVEA0.85%of the fund
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETFIEFA1.22%of the fund
Vanguard Total World Stock ETFVT0.23%of the fund
Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF SharesVEU0.68%of the fund
iShares MSCI EAFE ETFEFA1.43%of the fund
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Data sourced from company filings and third-party price providers. Scores, valuations, and metrics are algorithmic estimates. This is not investment advice. See our Terms and Methodology.
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