XOM vs CVX
By Alex · Tickerpine
ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation vs Chevron Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | XOM | CVX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.75 | $196.60 |
| Market cap | $656.88B | $385.65B |
| P/E ratio | 20.6 | 18.9 |
| ROE | 12.58% | 12.23% |
| Profit margin | 9.07% | 9.83% |
| Revenue growth | 44.10% | 53.50% |
| Dividend yield | 2.58% | 3.62% |
| Beta | 0.17 | 0.49 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
XOM vs CVX in plain English
- XOM is the bigger company — about 1.7× the market cap of CVX.
- CVX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.9 vs 20.6).
- XOM earns a higher return on equity (13% vs 12%).
- CVX is growing revenue faster (54% vs 44%).
- CVX has the higher dividend yield (3.62% vs 2.58%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
XOM return calculator
See what $1,000 in ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation would be worth today.
CVX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Chevron Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.