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ShellSHEL +1.62%78 EV-to-EBIT is 6.54 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 8.03. GuruFocus rates SHEL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 694 Oil & Gas companies, Shell ranks better than 76.66% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Shell's Enterprise Value is $294,743 Mil.
Shell's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $45,038 Mil. Therefore, Shell's EV-to-EBIT for today is 6.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shell's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
SHEL'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.67 Med: 8.03 Max: 72.39
Current: 6.51
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Shell was 72.39. The lowest was -47.67. And the median was 8.03.
SHEL's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 76.66% of 694
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 11.87
vs SHEL: 6.51
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Shell's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $257,567 Mil.
Shell's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $45,038 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Shell EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shell's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Shell's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Shell's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shell's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Shell's current Enterprise Value is $294,743 Mil.
Shell's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $45,038 Mil.
* 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 (SHEL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 6.54 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Shell and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 8.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Shell ranks #162 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Shell's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Shell's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.54 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 8.03. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.87. Shell's value of 6.54 is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shell ranks #162 out of 694 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shell has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shell's EV-to-EBIT compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Shell ranks #162 out of 694 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Shell in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.87. Shell's value of 6.54 is 44.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.03 vs. the industry median of 11.87, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.87, based on 694 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shell's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.54 is 44.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Shell and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shell's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.54, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 8.03. 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 $76.61, compared to a current price of $91.98 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.54, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 8.03 and 44.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.87. Shell's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shell (SHEL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.54 as of Aug. 02, 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 $91.98 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.61.
GuruFocus considers Shell to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHEL:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.54 (19% below median its 10-year median of 8.03)
GF Value™: $76.61 vs. price of $91.98 (20.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#162 of 694)
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 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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