COP vs VLO
By Alex · Tickerpine
ConocoPhillips vs Valero Energy Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | COP | VLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $127.30 | $330.21 |
| Market cap | $152.93B | $95.08B |
| P/E ratio | 16.7 | 13.5 |
| ROE | 14.18% | 27.64% |
| Profit margin | 14.40% | 5.45% |
| Revenue growth | 35.50% | 51.70% |
| Dividend yield | 2.67% | 1.48% |
| Beta | 0.12 | 0.55 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
COP vs VLO in plain English
- COP is the bigger company — about 1.6× the market cap of VLO.
- VLO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.5 vs 16.7).
- VLO earns a higher return on equity (28% vs 14%).
- VLO is growing revenue faster (52% vs 36%).
- COP has the higher dividend yield (2.67% vs 1.48%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
COP return calculator
See what $1,000 in ConocoPhillips would be worth today.
VLO return calculator
See what $1,000 in Valero Energy Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.