CVX vs SHEL
Chevron Corporation and Shell plc, both Energy
Chevron Corporation is the larger company at $346B against $218B. On trailing earnings CVX is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 19.3 against 29.7, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year CVX returned +37% against +33% for SHEL. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts SHEL ahead, 6/10 against 3/10.
| Figure | CVX | SHEL |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $200 | $91.11 |
| Market cap | $346B | $218B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 19.3 | 29.7 |
| Dividend yield | 3.4% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +37% | +33% |
| 5-year return | +141% | +171% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 3/10 | 6/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Chevron Corporation
Revenue of $70B in Q2 2026, net income $12B. Its largest reported line is Reportable Segment Aggregation Before Other Operating, 67% of the disclosed total.
Shell plc
Revenue of $132B in H2 2025, net income $9.5B.
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