Shell (SHEL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.90 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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SHEL Shell PLC SHEL
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Price $88.38
GF Value $74.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Shell Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Shell SHEL +0.49% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.60. GuruFocus rates SHEL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 706 Oil & Gas companies, Shell ranks better than 55.24% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-25), Shell's current share price is $88.38. Shell's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $97.72. Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SHEL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.6   Max: 0.94
Current: 0.88

During the past years, Shell's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.94. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.60.

SHEL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
55.24% of 706 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.06 vs SHEL: 0.88

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Shell's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.437. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $97.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Shell  (NYSE:SHEL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Shell Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Shell Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Shell Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Shell Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.45 0.62 0.70 0.68 0.74

Shell Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.77 0.69 0.72 0.74 0.95

SHEL vs XOM, CVX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Shell Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Shell Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=88.38/97.72
=0.90

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Shell's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Shell's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=24.437/140.8000*140.8000
=24.437

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 140.8000.

Shell Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 14.507 101.000 20.224
201609 15.258 101.500 21.166
201612 15.855 102.200 21.843
201703 17.462 102.700 23.940
201706 17.397 103.500 23.667
201709 18.218 104.300 24.593
201712 20.448 105.000 27.420
201803 21.304 105.100 28.540
201806 23.105 105.900 30.719
201809 23.979 106.600 31.672
201812 24.665 107.100 32.426
201903 20.397 107.000 26.840
201906 22.209 107.900 28.981
201909 21.467 108.400 27.883
201912 21.100 108.500 27.381
202003 15.353 108.600 19.905
202006 8.345 108.800 10.799
202009 11.253 109.200 14.509
202012 11.302 109.400 14.546
202103 14.214 109.700 18.244
202106 15.446 111.400 19.522
202109 15.449 112.400 19.352
202112 22.026 114.700 27.038
202203 21.981 116.500 26.566
202206 26.617 120.500 31.101
202209 26.085 122.300 30.031
202212 28.439 125.300 31.957
202303 24.909 126.800 27.659
202306 21.761 129.400 23.678
202309 22.667 130.100 24.531
202312 23.753 130.500 25.628
202403 22.286 131.600 23.844
202406 23.206 133.000 24.567
202409 22.493 133.500 23.723
202412 21.337 135.100 22.237
202503 22.745 136.100 23.530
202506 21.785 138.400 22.163
202509 23.079 138.900 23.395
202512 22.109 139.900 22.251
202603 24.437 140.800 24.437

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.90 mean?
Shell (SHEL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.90 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Shell and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.60. Over the past decade, Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Shell ranks #316 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Shell's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.90 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.94. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Shell's value of 0.90 is 15.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shell ranks #316 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shell has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shell's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Shell ranks #316 out of 706 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Shell in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06. Shell's value of 0.90 is 15.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Shell's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 0.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.60 vs. the industry median of 1.06, Shell has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.06, based on 706 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shell's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.90 is 15.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Shell and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shell's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shell (SHEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.73, compared to a current price of $88.38 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.60 and 15.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.06. Shell's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shell (SHEL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Shell (SHEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shell stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $88.38 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $74.73. GuruFocus considers Shell to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHEL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.90 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.60)
  • GF Value™: $74.73 vs. price of $88.38 (18.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#316 of 706)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shell Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Shell Centre, London, GBR, SE1 7NA
Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At year-end 2025, reserves stood at 8.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 44% of which consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.4 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and sells about 9 million tons per year of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in Northwestern Europe, China, and North America.
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