XOM vs MPC
By Alex · Tickerpine
ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation vs Marathon Petroleum Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | XOM | MPC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $159.75 | $348.25 |
| Market cap | $656.88B | $97.80B |
| P/E ratio | 20.6 | 11.7 |
| ROE | 12.58% | 42.10% |
| Profit margin | 9.07% | 5.55% |
| Revenue growth | 44.10% | 53.70% |
| Dividend yield | 2.58% | 1.15% |
| Beta | 0.17 | 0.51 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
XOM vs MPC in plain English
- XOM is the bigger company — about 6.7× the market cap of MPC.
- MPC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.7 vs 20.6).
- MPC earns a higher return on equity (42% vs 13%).
- MPC is growing revenue faster (54% vs 44%).
- XOM has the higher dividend yield (2.58% vs 1.15%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
XOM return calculator
See what $1,000 in ExxonMobil Holdings 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.