COP vs MPC
By Alex · Tickerpine
ConocoPhillips vs Marathon Petroleum Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | COP | MPC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $142.28 | $414.65 |
| Market cap | $168.22B | $112.90B |
| P/E ratio | 15.0 | 8.2 |
| ROE | 17.66% | 60.46% |
| Profit margin | 16.76% | 8.34% |
| Revenue growth | 29.30% | 60.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.61% | 1.06% |
| Beta | 0.16 | 0.51 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
COP vs MPC in plain English
- COP is the bigger company — about 1.5× the market cap of MPC.
- MPC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 8.2 vs 15.0).
- MPC earns a higher return on equity (60% vs 18%).
- MPC is growing revenue faster (61% vs 29%).
- COP has the higher dividend yield (2.61% vs 1.06%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
COP return calculator
See what $1,000 in ConocoPhillips 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.