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Royal Dutch Shell PLC (NYSE:RDSA)

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since March 12, 2015.

Common Stock Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples)

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Current Valuation Ratios

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, current price multiples

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Royal Dutch Shell PLC Chevron Corp. ConocoPhillips Exxon Mobil Corp. Marathon Petroleum Corp. Occidental Petroleum Corp. Pioneer Natural Resources Co. Valero Energy Corp.
Selected Financial Data
Current share price (P) $58.66
No. shares of common stock outstanding 3,147,518,791
Growth rate (g) 5.71%
 
Earnings per share (EPS) $4.73
Next year expected EPS $5.00
Operating profit per share $5.99
Sales per share $133.79
Book value per share (BVPS) $54.64
Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples)
Price to earnings (P/E) 12.41 13.59 13.62 12.67 7.35 14.97 12.41 6.32
Price to next year expected earnings 11.74 13.73 12.38 12.25 6.80 16.11 11.87 6.01
Price-earnings-growth (PEG) 2.17 1.37 3.75 0.91 2.71 1.23
Price to operating profit (P/OP) 9.80 9.59 8.69 8.39 4.90 8.25 9.30 4.71
Price to sales (P/S) 0.44 1.47 2.66 1.36 0.48 2.00 3.14 0.39
Price to book value (P/BV) 1.07 1.80 3.03 2.23 2.92 1.87 2.62 2.12

Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31).

If the company price multiple is lower then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company price multiple is higher then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively overvalued.


Historical Valuation Ratios (Summary)

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, historical price multiples

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Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010
Price to earnings (P/E) 12.41 13.66 7.89 7.19 10.42
Price to operating profit (P/OP) 9.80 8.64 5.73 5.31 8.22
Price to sales (P/S) 0.44 0.50 0.45 0.47 0.57
Price to book value (P/BV) 1.07 1.24 1.11 1.31 1.42

Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/E ratio The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. Royal Dutch Shell PLC P/E ratio increased from 2012 to 2013 but then slightly decreased from 2013 to 2014.
P/OP ratio Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. Royal Dutch Shell PLC P/OP ratio increased from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014.
P/S ratio An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. Royal Dutch Shell PLC P/S ratio increased from 2012 to 2013 but then decreased significantly from 2013 to 2014.
P/BV ratio The P/BV ratio is interpreted as an indicator of market judgment about the relationship between a company required rate of return and its actual rate of return. Royal Dutch Shell PLC P/BV ratio increased from 2012 to 2013 but then decreased significantly from 2013 to 2014.

Price to Earnings (P/E)

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, historical P/E calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 3,147,518,791 3,147,708,179 3,152,936,738 3,110,041,956 3,077,101,258
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Income attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc shareholders (in millions) 14,874 16,371 26,592 30,918 20,127
Earnings per share (EPS)2 4.73 5.20 8.43 9.94 6.54
Share price1, 3 58.66 71.05 66.58 71.46 68.13
Valuation Ratio
P/E ratio4 12.41 13.66 7.89 7.19 10.42
Benchmarks
P/E Ratio, Competitors5
Chevron Corp.
ConocoPhillips
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
Valero Energy Corp.

Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2014 Calculation
EPS = Income attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc shareholders ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 14,874,000,000 ÷ 3,147,518,791 = 4.73

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Royal Dutch Shell PLC Annual Report.

4 2014 Calculation
P/E ratio = Share price ÷ EPS
= 58.66 ÷ 4.73 = 12.41

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/E ratio The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. Royal Dutch Shell PLC P/E ratio increased from 2012 to 2013 but then slightly decreased from 2013 to 2014.

Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, historical P/OP calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 3,147,518,791 3,147,708,179 3,152,936,738 3,110,041,956 3,077,101,258
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Operating income (in millions) 18,840 25,878 36,636 41,877 25,497
Operating profit per share2 5.99 8.22 11.62 13.47 8.29
Share price1, 3 58.66 71.05 66.58 71.46 68.13
Valuation Ratio
P/OP ratio4 9.80 8.64 5.73 5.31 8.22
Benchmarks
P/OP Ratio, Competitors5
Chevron Corp.
ConocoPhillips
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
Valero Energy Corp.

Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2014 Calculation
Operating profit per share = Operating income ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 18,840,000,000 ÷ 3,147,518,791 = 5.99

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Royal Dutch Shell PLC Annual Report.

4 2014 Calculation
P/OP ratio = Share price ÷ Operating profit per share
= 58.66 ÷ 5.99 = 9.80

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/OP ratio Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. Royal Dutch Shell PLC P/OP ratio increased from 2012 to 2013 and from 2013 to 2014.

Price to Sales (P/S)

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, historical P/S calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 3,147,518,791 3,147,708,179 3,152,936,738 3,110,041,956 3,077,101,258
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Revenue (in millions) 421,105 451,235 467,153 470,171 368,056
Sales per share2 133.79 143.35 148.16 151.18 119.61
Share price1, 3 58.66 71.05 66.58 71.46 68.13
Valuation Ratio
P/S ratio4 0.44 0.50 0.45 0.47 0.57
Benchmarks
P/S Ratio, Competitors5
Chevron Corp.
ConocoPhillips
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
Valero Energy Corp.

Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2014 Calculation
Sales per share = Revenue ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 421,105,000,000 ÷ 3,147,518,791 = 133.79

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Royal Dutch Shell PLC Annual Report.

4 2014 Calculation
P/S ratio = Share price ÷ Sales per share
= 58.66 ÷ 133.79 = 0.44

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/S ratio An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. Royal Dutch Shell PLC P/S ratio increased from 2012 to 2013 but then decreased significantly from 2013 to 2014.

Price to Book Value (P/BV)

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, historical P/BV calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 3,147,518,791 3,147,708,179 3,152,936,738 3,110,041,956 3,077,101,258
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Equity attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc shareholders (in millions) 171,966 180,047 188,494 169,517 148,013
Book value per share (BVPS)2 54.64 57.20 59.78 54.51 48.10
Share price1, 3 58.66 71.05 66.58 71.46 68.13
Valuation Ratio
P/BV ratio4 1.07 1.24 1.11 1.31 1.42
Benchmarks
P/BV Ratio, Competitors5
Chevron Corp.
ConocoPhillips
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
Valero Energy Corp.

Based on: 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2014 Calculation
BVPS = Equity attributable to Royal Dutch Shell plc shareholders ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 171,966,000,000 ÷ 3,147,518,791 = 54.64

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Royal Dutch Shell PLC Annual Report.

4 2014 Calculation
P/BV ratio = Share price ÷ BVPS
= 58.66 ÷ 54.64 = 1.07

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/BV ratio The P/BV ratio is interpreted as an indicator of market judgment about the relationship between a company required rate of return and its actual rate of return. Royal Dutch Shell PLC P/BV ratio increased from 2012 to 2013 but then decreased significantly from 2013 to 2014.