Shell PLC ADR (SHEL) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio

Latest as of March 2026: 93.8%

Shell PLC ADR (SHEL) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 93.8% as of March 2026. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets ($10.87 Billion) from net assets ($174.60 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See SHEL current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Tangible NW Ratio

93.8%
Tangible equity / total equity

Net Assets (Equity)

$174.60 Billion
USD

Intangible Assets

$10.87 Billion
Goodwill, patents, brand value

Total Assets

$380.60 Billion
USD

Shell PLC ADR Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1998–2025)

This chart shows how Shell PLC ADR's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 28 annual periods from 1998 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 93.8%, reflecting net assets of $174.60 Billion with intangible assets of $10.87 Billion USD. See Shell PLC ADR defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Shell PLC ADR (1998–2025)

The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Shell PLC ADR from 1998 to 2025, covering 28 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see how much is Shell PLC ADR worth.

Year Tangible NW Ratio Net Assets (USD) Intangible Assets Total Assets Change (pp)
2025 93.7% $175.32 Billion $11.01 Billion $370.35 Billion ▼ -1.0 pp
2024 94.7% $180.17 Billion $9.48 Billion $387.61 Billion ▲ +0.2 pp
2023 94.6% $188.36 Billion $10.25 Billion $406.27 Billion ▼ -0.4 pp
2022 95.0% $192.60 Billion $9.66 Billion $443.02 Billion ▲ +0.6 pp
2021 94.4% $175.33 Billion $9.77 Billion $404.38 Billion ▼ -0.1 pp
2020 94.5% $158.54 Billion $8.67 Billion $379.27 Billion ▼ -0.6 pp
2019 95.1% $190.46 Billion $9.28 Billion $404.34 Billion ▲ +0.0 pp
2018 95.1% $202.53 Billion $9.87 Billion $399.19 Billion ▲ +0.4 pp
2017 94.7% $197.81 Billion $10.52 Billion $407.10 Billion ▲ +0.5 pp
2016 94.2% $188.51 Billion $10.98 Billion $411.27 Billion ▼ -3.2 pp
2015 97.4% $164.12 Billion $4.27 Billion $340.16 Billion ▲ +0.1 pp
2014 97.3% $172.79 Billion $4.68 Billion $353.12 Billion ▼ -1.7 pp
2013 99.0% $181.15 Billion $1.83 Billion $357.51 Billion ▲ +0.0 pp
2012 98.9% $176.18 Billion $1.85 Billion $350.29 Billion ▲ +1.6 pp
2011 97.4% $171.00 Billion $4.52 Billion $345.26 Billion ▲ +0.7 pp
2010 96.6% $149.78 Billion $5.04 Billion $322.56 Billion ▲ +0.5 pp
2009 96.1% $138.13 Billion $5.36 Billion $292.18 Billion ▲ +0.0 pp
2008 96.1% $128.87 Billion $5.02 Billion $282.40 Billion ▲ +0.4 pp
2007 95.7% $125.97 Billion $5.37 Billion $269.47 Billion ▼ -2.6 pp
2006 98.4% $114.94 Billion $1.88 Billion $235.28 Billion ▲ +2.8 pp
2005 95.6% $97.92 Billion $4.35 Billion $219.52 Billion ▲ +0.5 pp
2004 95.0% $91.38 Billion $4.53 Billion $187.45 Billion ▼ -5.0 pp
2003 100.0% $79.70 Billion $0.00 $168.09 Billion ▲ +0.0 pp
2002 100.0% $67.61 Billion $0.00 $153.46 Billion ▲ +0.0 pp
2001 100.0% $63.11 Billion $0.00 $111.54 Billion ▲ +0.0 pp
2000 100.0% $59.97 Billion $0.00 $122.50 Billion ▲ +0.0 pp
1999 100.0% $59.01 Billion $0.00 $113.88 Billion ▲ +0.0 pp
1998 100.0% $57.66 Billion $0.00 $110.07 Billion
pp = percentage points