Shell PLC ADR (SHEL) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of March 2026:
0.30x
Shell PLC ADR (SHEL) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.30x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $1.63 Billion represents 0% of operating cash flow ($5.38 Billion). Read Shell PLC ADR total liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
FCF Generation Index
0.30x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
$1.63 Billion
USD
Operating Cash Flow
$5.38 Billion
USD
Capital Expenditures
$3.75 Billion
USD
Shell PLC ADR Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1998–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Shell PLC ADR across 28 annual periods. Explore reinvestment intensity of Shell PLC ADR to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Shell PLC ADR (1998–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Shell PLC ADR. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see market value of Shell PLC ADR.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.53x | $21.82 Billion | $40.81 Billion | $18.99 Billion | ▼ -16.7% |
| 2024 | 0.64x | $35.08 Billion | $54.69 Billion | $19.60 Billion | ▲ +11.4% |
| 2023 | 0.58x | $31.20 Billion | $54.19 Billion | $22.99 Billion | ▼ -14.0% |
| 2022 | 0.67x | $45.81 Billion | $68.41 Billion | $22.60 Billion | ▲ +15.7% |
| 2021 | 0.58x | $26.11 Billion | $45.10 Billion | $19.00 Billion | ▲ +12.7% |
| 2020 | 0.51x | $17.52 Billion | $34.10 Billion | $16.59 Billion | ▲ +12.8% |
| 2019 | 0.46x | $19.21 Billion | $42.18 Billion | $22.97 Billion | ▼ -19.6% |
| 2018 | 0.57x | $30.07 Billion | $53.09 Billion | $23.01 Billion | ▲ +36.4% |
| 2017 | 0.42x | $14.80 Billion | $35.65 Billion | $20.84 Billion | ▲ +670.4% |
| 2016 | -0.07x | $-1.50 Billion | $20.61 Billion | $22.12 Billion | ▼ -159.0% |
| 2015 | 0.12x | $3.68 Billion | $29.81 Billion | $26.13 Billion | ▼ -57.9% |
| 2014 | 0.29x | $13.19 Billion | $45.04 Billion | $31.85 Billion | ▲ +3914.2% |
| 2013 | 0.01x | $295.00 Million | $40.44 Billion | $40.15 Billion | ▼ -97.5% |
| 2012 | 0.29x | $13.56 Billion | $46.14 Billion | $32.58 Billion | ▲ +3.2% |
| 2011 | 0.28x | $10.47 Billion | $36.77 Billion | $26.30 Billion | ▲ +1799.4% |
| 2010 | 0.01x | $410.00 Million | $27.35 Billion | $26.94 Billion | ▲ +106.4% |
| 2009 | -0.23x | $-5.03 Billion | $21.49 Billion | $26.52 Billion | ▼ -435.2% |
| 2008 | -0.04x | $-1.92 Billion | $43.92 Billion | $35.06 Billion | ▼ -117.1% |
| 2007 | 0.26x | $8.81 Billion | $34.46 Billion | $24.58 Billion | ▲ +5.8% |
| 2006 | 0.24x | $7.66 Billion | $31.70 Billion | $22.92 Billion | ▼ -43.3% |
| 2005 | 0.43x | $12.84 Billion | $30.11 Billion | $15.90 Billion | ▲ +15.5% |
| 2004 | 0.37x | $7.93 Billion | $21.50 Billion | $13.57 Billion | ▼ -15.4% |
| 2003 | 0.44x | $9.47 Billion | $21.72 Billion | $12.25 Billion | ▲ +69.8% |
| 2002 | 0.26x | $4.18 Billion | $16.28 Billion | $12.10 Billion | ▼ -40.5% |
| 2001 | 0.43x | $7.31 Billion | $16.93 Billion | $9.63 Billion | ▼ -34.8% |
| 2000 | 0.66x | $12.15 Billion | $18.36 Billion | $6.21 Billion | ▲ +100.5% |
| 1999 | 0.33x | $3.65 Billion | $11.06 Billion | $7.41 Billion | ▲ +160.0% |
| 1998 | 0.13x | $1.87 Billion | $14.73 Billion | $12.86 Billion | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).