SHEL FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates after capital spending relative to its market value; at 9.3%, SHEL returns nearly $9.30 per $100 of equity value in cash.
Sector Performance
85th percentileSHEL
9.3%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
9.6%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the cash a company generates after capital spending relative to its market value; at 9.3%, SHEL returns nearly $9.30 per $100 of equity value in cash.
This sits well above the sector median of 4.2%, placing SHEL in the 85th percentile among peers. The metric is decreasing: it fell 3.1% quarter over quarter, while the year-over-year change is not available. A high yield combined with a downward trend implies that the cash generation advantage is eroding, so the opportunity remains strong but the recent direction warrants caution. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict, as the above-median level justifies holding the stock while the falling trend prevents a more bullish call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about SHEL?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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9.3%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
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