Shell plc (SHEL) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of March 2026: 0.030x

Based on the latest financial reports, Shell plc (SHEL) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.030x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow (GBX5.27 Billion ≈ $641.45K USD) by net assets (GBX174.59 Billion ≈ $21.24 Million USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See SHEL net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

Shell plc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1998–2025)

This chart illustrates how Shell plc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check SHEL cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.

Shell plc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

The table below lists competitors of Shell plc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.

Company	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Jiangsu Broadcasting Cable inf SHG:600959	0.005x
KEYMED BIOSCIENCES -0001 F:64Z	N/A
Freshworks Inc NASDAQ:FRSH	0.069x
Yunnan Shennong Agricultural Industry Group Co Ltd SHG:605296	-0.018x
Douzone Bizon Co Ltd KO:012510	0.069x
Headwater Exploration Inc TO:HWX	0.053x
West African Resources Limited F:W25	0.031x
GavYam Lands Corp Ltd TA:GVYM	0.019x

Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Shell plc (1998–2025)

The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Shell plc from 1998 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see SHEL market cap overview.

Year	Net Assets	Operating Cash Flow	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency	Change
2025-12-31	GBX175.38 Billion ≈ $21.34 Million	GBX41.57 Billion ≈ $5.06 Million	0.237x	-21.91%
2024-12-31	GBX180.17 Billion ≈ $21.92 Million	GBX54.69 Billion ≈ $6.65 Million	0.304x	+5.50%
2023-12-31	GBX188.36 Billion ≈ $22.92 Million	GBX54.19 Billion ≈ $6.59 Million	0.288x	-19.01%
2022-12-31	GBX192.60 Billion ≈ $23.43 Million	GBX68.41 Billion ≈ $8.32 Million	0.355x	+38.07%
2021-12-31	GBX175.33 Billion ≈ $21.33 Million	GBX45.10 Billion ≈ $5.49 Million	0.257x	+19.59%
2020-12-31	GBX158.54 Billion ≈ $19.29 Million	GBX34.10 Billion ≈ $4.15 Million	0.215x	-2.86%
2019-12-31	GBX190.46 Billion ≈ $23.17 Million	GBX42.18 Billion ≈ $5.13 Million	0.221x	-15.51%
2018-12-31	GBX202.53 Billion ≈ $24.64 Million	GBX53.09 Billion ≈ $6.46 Million	0.262x	+45.43%
2017-12-31	GBX197.81 Billion ≈ $24.07 Million	GBX35.65 Billion ≈ $4.34 Million	0.180x	+64.80%
2016-12-31	GBX188.51 Billion ≈ $22.94 Million	GBX20.61 Billion ≈ $2.51 Million	0.109x	-39.79%
2015-12-31	GBX164.12 Billion ≈ $19.97 Million	GBX29.81 Billion ≈ $3.63 Million	0.182x	-30.33%
2014-12-31	GBX172.79 Billion ≈ $21.02 Million	GBX45.04 Billion ≈ $5.48 Million	0.261x	+16.78%
2013-12-31	GBX181.15 Billion ≈ $22.04 Million	GBX40.44 Billion ≈ $4.92 Million	0.223x	-14.76%
2012-12-31	GBX176.18 Billion ≈ $21.44 Million	GBX46.14 Billion ≈ $5.61 Million	0.262x	+21.79%
2011-12-31	GBX171.00 Billion ≈ $20.81 Million	GBX36.77 Billion ≈ $4.47 Million	0.215x	+17.76%
2010-12-31	GBX149.78 Billion ≈ $18.22 Million	GBX27.35 Billion ≈ $3.33 Million	0.183x	+17.38%
2009-12-31	GBX138.13 Billion ≈ $16.81 Million	GBX21.49 Billion ≈ $2.61 Million	0.156x	-39.52%
2008-12-31	GBX128.87 Billion ≈ $15.68 Million	GBX33.15 Billion ≈ $4.03 Million	0.257x	-2.94%
2007-12-31	GBX125.97 Billion ≈ $15.33 Million	GBX33.38 Billion ≈ $4.06 Million	0.265x	-0.38%
2006-12-31	GBX114.94 Billion ≈ $13.99 Million	GBX30.58 Billion ≈ $3.72 Million	0.266x	-9.36%
2005-12-31	GBX97.92 Billion ≈ $11.91 Million	GBX28.74 Billion ≈ $3.50 Million	0.293x	+24.75%
2004-12-31	GBX91.38 Billion ≈ $11.12 Million	GBX21.50 Billion ≈ $2.62 Million	0.235x	-13.67%
2003-12-31	GBX79.70 Billion ≈ $9.70 Million	GBX21.72 Billion ≈ $2.64 Million	0.272x	+13.14%
2002-12-31	GBX67.61 Billion ≈ $8.23 Million	GBX16.28 Billion ≈ $1.98 Million	0.241x	-10.23%
2001-12-31	GBX63.11 Billion ≈ $7.68 Million	GBX16.93 Billion ≈ $2.06 Million	0.268x	-12.37%
2000-12-31	GBX59.97 Billion ≈ $7.30 Million	GBX18.36 Billion ≈ $2.23 Million	0.306x	+63.37%
1999-12-31	GBX59.01 Billion ≈ $7.18 Million	GBX11.06 Billion ≈ $1.35 Million	0.187x	-26.63%
1998-12-31	GBX57.66 Billion ≈ $7.02 Million	GBX14.73 Billion ≈ $1.79 Million	0.255x	--

About Shell plc

LSE:SHEL UK Oil & Gas Integrated

Market Cap

$2.28 Billion

GBX18.75 Trillion GBX

Market Cap Rank

#5654 Global

#13 in UK

Share Price

GBX3383.50

Change (1 day)

+1.94%

52-Week Range

GBX2562.00 - GBX3583.00

All Time High

GBX3583.00