SHEL
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Shell plc (SHEL) closed at $94.54 as of 2026-09-18, trading 45.0% above its 200-week moving average of $65.18. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 49.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 61, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.96 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2170 weeks of data, SHEL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SHEL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.9%.
With a market cap of $270.0 billion, SHEL is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.0%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 14.3%. The stock trades at 1.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 18.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SHEL would have grown to $2083, compared to $3167 for the S&P 500. SHEL has returned 9.4% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -19.5% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SHEL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SHEL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 19 historical episodes, buying SHEL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +6.8% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +5.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 58% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +23.8% vs +17.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SHEL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices SHEL would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where SHEL's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-10-29.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $66.08 | Unusually cheap — analysis point |
| Value | +1σ | $72.48 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $80.25 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $89.89 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $102.17 | Unusually expensive — analysis point |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Recent Earnings
| Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | $3.18 | $3.52 | +10.6% |
| 2026-05-07 | $2.21 | $2.44 | +10.2% |
| 2026-02-05 | $1.29 | $1.14 | -11.8% |
| 2025-10-30 | $1.74 | $1.86 | +7.1% |
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
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Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are analysis points: prices at which the yield deviation becomes unusual enough to justify the work. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from SHEL's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. Each one is an analysis point, a reason to open the filings. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
SHEL has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +12.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1985 | Mar 1985 | 1 | 3.2% | +41.1% | +25259.2% |
| Oct 1985 | Nov 1985 | 1 | 7.8% | +107.3% | +24787.9% |
| Jan 1999 | Feb 1999 | 1 | 3.1% | +38.6% | +741.0% |
| Sep 2001 | Mar 2002 | 24 | 17.6% | -5.1% | +611.7% |
| Apr 2002 | Apr 2002 | 4 | 4.4% | -17.8% | +491.7% |
| Jun 2002 | Jun 2002 | 2 | 3.7% | -1.3% | +503.1% |
| Jul 2002 | Dec 2003 | 74 | 25.4% | -2.7% | +531.6% |
| Jan 2004 | Feb 2004 | 5 | 3.3% | +24.2% | +516.6% |
| Mar 2004 | Mar 2004 | 2 | 3.1% | +41.9% | +515.9% |
| Sep 2008 | Oct 2009 | 58 | 32.8% | -5.3% | +279.6% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 1.1% | +15.8% | +275.5% |
| Dec 2009 | Dec 2009 | 2 | 2.3% | +16.0% | +271.0% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 10 | 8.9% | +26.5% | +281.9% |
| May 2010 | Sep 2010 | 19 | 13.7% | +38.0% | +294.5% |
| Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 | 1 | 2.1% | -23.8% | +173.1% |
| Jan 2015 | Feb 2015 | 1 | 3.8% | -23.8% | +177.0% |
| Mar 2015 | Apr 2015 | 8 | 9.2% | -15.7% | +174.9% |
| May 2015 | Dec 2016 | 82 | 34.2% | -13.4% | +170.1% |
| Feb 2017 | May 2017 | 11 | 3.2% | +30.3% | +178.5% |
| Jan 2020 | Oct 2021 | 88 | 52.0% | -25.7% | +135.7% |
| Oct 2021 | Jan 2022 | 10 | 7.6% | +25.9% | +147.7% |
| Average | 19 | — | +12.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SHEL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Shell plc (SHEL) is currently 45.0% above its 200-week moving average of $65.18. It would need to fall to $65.18 to cross below the line.
What is SHEL's 200-week moving average price?
Shell plc's 200-week moving average is $65.18 as of 2026-09-18. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SHEL drops below its 200-week moving average?
SHEL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is SHEL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SHEL as of 2026-09-18: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 61. Free cash flow yield is 8.0%. Return on equity is 14.3%. Price-to-book is 1.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SHEL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.8 years, $100 invested in SHEL would have grown to $2083, compared to $3167 for the S&P 500. That's 9.4% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. SHEL has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SHEL pay a dividend?
Yes. Shell plc currently pays a dividend yield of 331.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-09-18