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 | $160.59 | $393.52 |
| Market cap | $660.33B | $110.51B |
| P/E ratio | 20.7 | 13.6 |
| ROE | 12.58% | 42.10% |
| Profit margin | 9.07% | 5.55% |
| Revenue growth | 44.10% | 53.70% |
| Dividend yield | 2.57% | 1.02% |
| Beta | 0.17 | 0.53 |
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 6.0× the market cap of MPC.
- MPC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.6 vs 20.7).
- MPC earns a higher return on equity (42% vs 13%).
- MPC is growing revenue faster (54% vs 44%).
- XOM has the higher dividend yield (2.57% vs 1.02%).
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.