Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, European oil and gas giant Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) has earned a coveted five-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Royal Dutch Shell and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
Royal Dutch Shell facts
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Headquarters (founded) |
The Hague, the Netherlands (1907) |
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Market Cap |
$208.1 billion |
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Industry |
Integrated oil and gas |
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Trailing-12-Month Revenue |
$467.2 billion |
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Management |
CEO Peter Voser (since 2009) CFO Simon Henry (since 2009) |
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Return on Equity (average, past 3 years) |
16.2% |
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Cash / Debt |
$18.6 billion / $37.8 billion |
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Dividend Yield |
4.6% |
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Competitors |
ExxonMobil BP Total |
Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.
On CAPS, 97% of the 427 members who have rated Royal Dutch Shell believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Just last week, one of those Fools, JohnStuartMill, tapped Royal Dutch Shell as a particularly forward-thinking selection:
I view the Alaska strategy as a long-term strategy. Sure there are more immediate revenue opportunities, but they will eventually dry up leaving Alaska as a prime location. [Royal Dutch Shell] will be there when the opportunity unveils itself. Until, then enjoy the [5% dividend yield] of this European major.
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