Shell plc (SHEL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Shell plc (SHEL) has net assets worth GBX175.38 Billion GBX (≈ $21.34 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX370.49 Billion ≈ $45.08 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX195.10 Billion ≈ $23.74 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Shell plc liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX175.38 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 47.34% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.21% |
| 5-Year Change | 0.03% |
| 10-Year Change | -6.96% |
| Growth Volatility | 7.97 |
Shell plc - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how Shell plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Shell plc total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Shell plc (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Shell plc from 1998 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Shell plc market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX175.38 Billion ≈ $21.34 Million |
-2.66% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX180.17 Billion ≈ $21.92 Million |
-4.35% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX188.36 Billion ≈ $22.92 Million |
-2.20% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX192.60 Billion ≈ $23.43 Million |
+9.85% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX175.33 Billion ≈ $21.33 Million |
+10.59% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX158.54 Billion ≈ $19.29 Million |
-16.76% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX190.46 Billion ≈ $23.17 Million |
-5.96% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX202.53 Billion ≈ $24.64 Million |
+2.39% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX197.81 Billion ≈ $24.07 Million |
+4.93% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX188.51 Billion ≈ $22.94 Million |
+14.86% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX164.12 Billion ≈ $19.97 Million |
-5.01% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX172.79 Billion ≈ $21.02 Million |
-4.62% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX181.15 Billion ≈ $22.04 Million |
+2.82% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX176.18 Billion ≈ $21.44 Million |
+3.03% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX171.00 Billion ≈ $20.81 Million |
+14.17% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX149.78 Billion ≈ $18.22 Million |
+8.43% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX138.13 Billion ≈ $16.81 Million |
+7.19% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX128.87 Billion ≈ $15.68 Million |
+2.30% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX125.97 Billion ≈ $15.33 Million |
+9.59% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX114.94 Billion ≈ $13.99 Million |
+17.38% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX97.92 Billion ≈ $11.91 Million |
+7.16% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX91.38 Billion ≈ $11.12 Million |
+14.65% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX79.70 Billion ≈ $9.70 Million |
+17.89% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX67.61 Billion ≈ $8.23 Million |
+7.12% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX63.11 Billion ≈ $7.68 Million |
+5.25% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX59.97 Billion ≈ $7.30 Million |
+1.62% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX59.01 Billion ≈ $7.18 Million |
+2.34% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX57.66 Billion ≈ $7.02 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Shell plc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 19089551800000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX190.90 Billion | 109.42% |
| Common Stock | GBX477.17 Million | 0.27% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-16.22 Billion | -9.30% |
| Total Equity | GBX174.46 Billion | 100.00% |
Shell plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Shell plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Zai Lab Ltd
NASDAQ:ZLAB
|
$2.24 Billion |
|
Polibeli Group Ltd Class A Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:PLBL
|
$2.25 Billion |
|
BW LPG Limited
F:BW9
|
$2.25 Billion |
|
Wuhan PS Information Tech
SHE:300184
|
$2.25 Billion |
|
Comet Holding AG
SW:COTN
|
$2.24 Billion |
|
EMEIS SA
PA:EMEIS
|
$2.24 Billion |
|
Chengzhi Shareholding Co Ltd
SHE:000990
|
$2.24 Billion |
|
Suzhou K-Hiragawa Electronic Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHG:603052
|
$2.24 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Shell plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 178,307,000,000 to 174,455,531,000, a change of -3,851,469,000 (-2.2%).
- Net income of 18,212,247,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 8,648,724,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 15,497,460,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 35,032,908,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 38,415,376,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX18.21 Billion | +10.44% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX8.65 Billion | -4.96% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX15.50 Billion | -8.88% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-35.03 Billion | -20.08% |
| Other Changes | GBX38.42 Billion | +22.02% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -2.16% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Shell plc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 112.18x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 351.47x to 112.18x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-31 | GBX9.36 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX9.57 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX9.72 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX10.16 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX9.53 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX11.35 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX14.61 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX13.51 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX16.42 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX19.73 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX20.62 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX22.26 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX24.11 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX27.25 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX27.88 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX28.61 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX136.23 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX127.37 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX118.25 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX117.10 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX118.97 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX114.93 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX99.61 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX110.30 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX25.70 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX27.44 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX28.02 | GBX3290.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | GBX29.33 | GBX3290.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Shell plc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 10.44%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.68%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.74x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.12x
- Recent ROE (10.44%) is below the historical average (12.91%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.64% | 0.37% | 0.85x | 2.00x | GBX-5.15 Billion |
| 1999 | 15.28% | 8.15% | 0.93x | 2.03x | GBX2.97 Billion |
| 2000 | 22.28% | 8.53% | 1.22x | 2.15x | GBX7.01 Billion |
| 2001 | 18.20% | 8.03% | 1.21x | 1.87x | GBX4.89 Billion |
| 2002 | 15.18% | 5.42% | 1.17x | 2.40x | GBX3.32 Billion |
| 2003 | 16.14% | 6.21% | 1.18x | 2.20x | GBX4.69 Billion |
| 2004 | 21.54% | 6.96% | 1.42x | 2.18x | GBX9.93 Billion |
| 2005 | 27.84% | 8.25% | 1.40x | 2.41x | GBX16.22 Billion |
| 2006 | 24.06% | 7.98% | 1.36x | 2.23x | GBX14.87 Billion |
| 2007 | 25.28% | 8.81% | 1.32x | 2.17x | GBX18.93 Billion |
| 2008 | 20.64% | 5.64% | 1.65x | 2.22x | GBX13.55 Billion |
| 2009 | 9.18% | 4.39% | 0.98x | 2.14x | GBX-1.13 Billion |
| 2010 | 13.60% | 5.47% | 1.14x | 2.18x | GBX5.33 Billion |
| 2011 | 18.18% | 6.56% | 1.36x | 2.04x | GBX13.87 Billion |
| 2012 | 15.29% | 5.72% | 1.33x | 2.00x | GBX9.24 Billion |
| 2013 | 9.09% | 3.63% | 1.26x | 1.99x | GBX-1.63 Billion |
| 2014 | 8.65% | 3.53% | 1.19x | 2.05x | GBX-2.32 Billion |
| 2015 | 1.19% | 0.73% | 0.78x | 2.09x | GBX-14.35 Billion |
| 2016 | 2.45% | 1.96% | 0.57x | 2.20x | GBX-14.09 Billion |
| 2017 | 6.68% | 4.25% | 0.75x | 2.09x | GBX-6.46 Billion |
| 2018 | 11.76% | 6.01% | 0.97x | 2.01x | GBX3.49 Billion |
| 2019 | 8.50% | 4.59% | 0.85x | 2.17x | GBX-2.81 Billion |
| 2020 | -13.96% | -12.01% | 0.48x | 2.44x | GBX-37.21 Billion |
| 2021 | 11.69% | 7.69% | 0.65x | 2.35x | GBX2.90 Billion |
| 2022 | 22.21% | 11.10% | 0.86x | 2.33x | GBX23.26 Billion |
| 2023 | 10.37% | 6.11% | 0.78x | 2.18x | GBX698.30 Million |
| 2024 | 9.03% | 5.66% | 0.73x | 2.17x | GBX-1.74 Billion |
| 2025 | 10.44% | 6.68% | 0.74x | 2.12x | GBX766.69 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Shell plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Oil & Gas Integrated industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Oil & Gas Integrated
- Average net assets among peers: $25,092,822,429
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 21.06%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell plc (SHEL) | GBX175.38 Billion | 0.64% | 1.11x | $2.24 Billion |
| BP PLC (BP) | $42.86 Billion | 7.61% | 0.97x | $1.07 Billion |
| BP p.l.c (BP-A) | $85.57 Billion | -25.17% | 2.13x | $354.18 Million |
| BP p.l.c (BP-B) | $45.18 Billion | 9.97% | 1.16x | $390.70 Million |
| Caspian Sunrise plc (CASP) | $47.12 Million | -7.60% | 0.81x | $644.48K |
| Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) | $-8.82 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $11.00 Million |
| Nostrum Oil & Gas PLC (NOG) | $28.19 Million | 46.01% | 4.93x | $65.23K |
| John Wood Group PLC (WG) | $1.97 Billion | 116.60% | 0.97x | $2.47 Million |
About Shell plc
Shell plc operates as an energy and petrochemical company in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, the United States, and other parts of the Americas. It operates through the following segments: Integrated Gas, Upstream, Marketing, Chemicals and Products, and Renewables and Energy Solutions. The company explores for and extracts natural gas to produce liquefied natural gas or convert it into gas-to-liqu… Read more