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 | $142.28 | $379.83 |
| Market cap | $168.22B | $105.93B |
| P/E ratio | 15.0 | 8.6 |
| ROE | 17.66% | 46.87% |
| Profit margin | 16.76% | 8.83% |
| Revenue growth | 29.30% | 46.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.61% | 1.26% |
| Beta | 0.16 | 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 8.6 vs 15.0).
- VLO earns a higher return on equity (47% vs 18%).
- VLO is growing revenue faster (46% vs 29%).
- COP has the higher dividend yield (2.61% vs 1.26%).
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.