Shell plc (SHEL) — Long-term Investment Intensity
Shell plc (SHEL) has a Long-term Investment Intensity of 6.4% as of December 2019. Long-term investments of GBX25.80 Billion represent 6.4% of total assets of GBX404.34 Billion. A higher ratio indicates a company with significant capital committed to long-duration strategic positions. Check how aggressively does Shell plc reinvest cash to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
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Shell plc Long-term Investment Intensity (2012–2019)
This chart shows how Shell plc's Long-term Investment Intensity has evolved across 8 annual periods from 2012 to 2019. As of December 2019, the intensity stands at 6.4%, reflecting long-term investments of GBX25.80 Billion against total assets of GBX404.34 Billion GBX. Explore SHEL cash flow to debt ratio to assess how comfortably operating cash covers total debt obligations.
Annual Long-term Investment Intensity for Shell plc (2012–2019)
The table below presents the year-by-year Long-term Investment Intensity for Shell plc from 2012 to 2019, covering 8 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, long-term investments, the intensity percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see SHEL market cap.
| Year | LT Investment Intensity | LT Investments (GBX) | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6.4% | GBX25.80 Billion | GBX404.34 Billion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2018 | 7.1% | GBX28.40 Billion | GBX399.19 Billion | ▼ -1.5 pp |
| 2017 | 8.6% | GBX35.15 Billion | GBX407.10 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2016 | 9.5% | GBX39.21 Billion | GBX411.27 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2015 | 9.9% | GBX33.57 Billion | GBX340.16 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2014 | 10.1% | GBX35.67 Billion | GBX353.12 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2013 | 11.0% | GBX39.33 Billion | GBX357.51 Billion | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2012 | 12.3% | GBX43.22 Billion | GBX350.29 Billion | — |