CVX vs MPC
By Alex · Tickerpine
Chevron Corporation vs Marathon Petroleum Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | CVX | MPC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $171.06 | $254.06 |
| Market cap | $340.68B | $74.17B |
| P/E ratio | 29.7 | 16.7 |
| ROE | 6.64% | 27.46% |
| Profit margin | 5.93% | 3.41% |
| Revenue growth | 2.30% | 8.80% |
| Dividend yield | 4.16% | 1.54% |
| Beta | 0.47 | 0.52 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
CVX vs MPC in plain English
- CVX is the bigger company — about 4.6× the market cap of MPC.
- MPC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.7 vs 29.7).
- MPC earns a higher return on equity (27% vs 7%).
- MPC is growing revenue faster (9% vs 2%).
- CVX has the higher dividend yield (4.16% vs 1.54%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
CVX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Chevron Corporation would be worth today.
MPC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Marathon Petroleum Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.