Shell plc (SHEL) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Latest as of March 2026:
0.03x
Shell plc (SHEL) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.03x as of March 2026, meaning its operating cash flow of GBX5.27 Billion could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities (GBX205.99 Billion) in one year. Explore investment intensity of Shell plc to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
CF-to-Debt Ratio
0.03x
Operating CF / Total Liabilities
Operating Cash Flow
GBX5.27 Billion
GBX
Total Liabilities
GBX205.99 Billion
GBX
Data as of
Mar 2026
Most recent filing
Shell plc Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1998–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Shell plc across 28 annual periods. Also explore Shell plc asset portfolio for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Shell plc (1998–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Shell plc. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see how much is Shell plc worth.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (GBX) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.21x | GBX41.57 Billion | GBX195.10 Billion | ▼ -19.2% |
| 2024 | 0.26x | GBX54.69 Billion | GBX207.44 Billion | ▲ +6.0% |
| 2023 | 0.25x | GBX54.19 Billion | GBX217.91 Billion | ▼ -9.0% |
| 2022 | 0.27x | GBX68.41 Billion | GBX250.43 Billion | ▲ +38.7% |
| 2021 | 0.20x | GBX45.10 Billion | GBX229.05 Billion | ▲ +27.4% |
| 2020 | 0.15x | GBX34.10 Billion | GBX220.73 Billion | ▼ -21.7% |
| 2019 | 0.20x | GBX42.18 Billion | GBX213.87 Billion | ▼ -26.9% |
| 2018 | 0.27x | GBX53.09 Billion | GBX196.66 Billion | ▲ +58.5% |
| 2017 | 0.17x | GBX35.65 Billion | GBX209.28 Billion | ▲ +84.1% |
| 2016 | 0.09x | GBX20.61 Billion | GBX222.76 Billion | ▼ -45.4% |
| 2015 | 0.17x | GBX29.81 Billion | GBX176.04 Billion | ▼ -32.2% |
| 2014 | 0.25x | GBX45.04 Billion | GBX180.33 Billion | ▲ +8.9% |
| 2013 | 0.23x | GBX40.44 Billion | GBX176.36 Billion | ▼ -13.5% |
| 2012 | 0.27x | GBX46.14 Billion | GBX174.11 Billion | ▲ +25.6% |
| 2011 | 0.21x | GBX36.77 Billion | GBX174.25 Billion | ▲ +33.3% |
| 2010 | 0.16x | GBX27.35 Billion | GBX172.78 Billion | ▲ +13.5% |
| 2009 | 0.14x | GBX21.49 Billion | GBX154.05 Billion | ▼ -35.4% |
| 2008 | 0.22x | GBX33.15 Billion | GBX153.53 Billion | ▼ -7.2% |
| 2007 | 0.23x | GBX33.38 Billion | GBX143.50 Billion | ▼ -8.5% |
| 2006 | 0.25x | GBX30.58 Billion | GBX120.33 Billion | ▲ +7.5% |
| 2005 | 0.24x | GBX28.74 Billion | GBX121.59 Billion | ▲ +5.6% |
| 2004 | 0.22x | GBX21.50 Billion | GBX96.06 Billion | ▼ -8.9% |
| 2003 | 0.25x | GBX21.72 Billion | GBX88.39 Billion | ▲ +29.6% |
| 2002 | 0.19x | GBX16.28 Billion | GBX85.85 Billion | ▼ -45.8% |
| 2001 | 0.35x | GBX16.93 Billion | GBX48.43 Billion | ▲ +19.1% |
| 2000 | 0.29x | GBX18.36 Billion | GBX62.53 Billion | ▲ +45.7% |
| 1999 | 0.20x | GBX11.06 Billion | GBX54.87 Billion | ▼ -28.3% |
| 1998 | 0.28x | GBX14.73 Billion | GBX52.41 Billion | — |
Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio = Operating Cash Flow / Total Liabilities. Higher is better for debt service capacity.