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 | $196.60 | $348.25 |
| Market cap | $385.65B | $97.80B |
| P/E ratio | 18.9 | 11.7 |
| ROE | 12.23% | 42.10% |
| Profit margin | 9.83% | 5.55% |
| Revenue growth | 53.50% | 53.70% |
| Dividend yield | 3.62% | 1.15% |
| Beta | 0.49 | 0.51 |
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 3.9× the market cap of MPC.
- MPC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.7 vs 18.9).
- MPC earns a higher return on equity (42% vs 12%).
- MPC is growing revenue faster (54% vs 54%).
- CVX has the higher dividend yield (3.62% vs 1.15%).
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.