StockDecksShell vs ExxonMobil
Shell plc (SHEL.L) and ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (XOM) · Energy
As of 24 October 2026, Shell has a StockDecks Fundamental Score of +50 (grade A−) and ExxonMobil +41 (grade A−), on a −100 to +100 scale. Shell rates higher on Valuation; ExxonMobil rates higher on Financial Health; they are level on Profitability and Growth.
| Rating | SHEL.L | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Score | +50Grade A− | +41Grade A− |
| Financial Health | +38 | +43 |
| Profitability | +24 | +24 |
| Growth | +98 | +98 |
| Valuation | +41 | -1 |
Both companies are measured against the same Energy benchmarks, so their scores compare directly. Scores describe each company as it stands; they are not forecasts or recommendations.
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Each figure is the latest reported value; the number beneath is how it scores on the −100 to +100 scale. A dash means no genuine figure is available. Tap a measure’s name for a plain-English explanation.
Financial Health
| Measure | SHEL.L | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| Debt to equity | 0.4×+54 | 0.16×+76 |
| Current ratio | 1.44×+39 | 1.14×+12 |
| Quick ratio | 0.99×+24 | 0.8×0 |
| FCF / Total debt | 0.29×+37 | 0.49×+87 |
Profitability
| Measure | SHEL.L | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 26.1%+27 | 29.8%+44 |
| Operating margin | 16.7%+40 | 15.9%+35 |
| Net margin | 8.8%+14 | 9.1%+17 |
| Return on equity | 14.3%+39 | 12.6%+23 |
| Gross profit / assets | 11.5%-24 | 15.9%-13 |
| Asset turnover | 0.72× | 0.72× |
Growth
| Measure | SHEL.L | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth (YoY) | 44.7%+95 | 44.1%+95 |
| Earnings growth (YoY) | 220%+100 | 112.8%+99 |
| Earnings growth (Q) | 200.5%+100 | 105.1%+99 |
Valuation
| Measure | SHEL.L | XOM |
|---|---|---|
| P/E (trailing) | 11.93×+1 | 23.58×-80 |
| PEG ratio | 1.75×-15 | 1.54×-2 |
| Price/Sales | 0.77×+92 | 2.09×+87 |
| EV/EBITDA | 4.64×+93 | 11.66×+43 |
| FCF yield | 9.4%+80 | 2.7%-28 |
| Forward P/E | — | 14.92×-32 |
| Price/Book | — | 2.9×+4 |
Key figures
| SHEL.L | XOM | |
|---|---|---|
| Industry | Oil & Gas Integrated | Oil & Gas Integrated |
| Market cap | £229.2B | $753.3B |
| Dividend yield | 2.87% | 2.25% |
| Payout ratio | 32.74% | 52.51% |
| Beta | -0.19 | 0.21 |
About the companies
Shell. Shell plc operates as an energy and petrochemical company in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, the United States, and other parts of the Americas. Full Shell rating
ExxonMobil. ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Full ExxonMobil rating
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