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 | $170.59 | $219.89 |
| Market cap | $695.87B | $429.06B |
| P/E ratio | 17.6 | 16.1 |
| ROE | 15.53% | 13.85% |
| Profit margin | 10.46% | 11.92% |
| Revenue growth | 32.60% | 34.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.51% | 3.24% |
| Beta | 0.14 | 0.45 |
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 1.6× the market cap of CVX.
- CVX is cheaper on earnings (P/E 16.1 vs 17.6).
- XOM earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 14%).
- CVX is growing revenue faster (35% vs 33%).
- CVX has the higher dividend yield (3.24% vs 2.51%).
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.