COP vs MPC
By Alex · Tickerpine
ConocoPhillips vs Marathon Petroleum Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | COP | MPC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $131.84 | $354.88 |
| Market cap | $158.38B | $99.66B |
| P/E ratio | 17.5 | 12.6 |
| ROE | 14.18% | 42.10% |
| Profit margin | 14.40% | 5.55% |
| Revenue growth | 35.50% | 53.70% |
| Dividend yield | 2.55% | 1.10% |
| Beta | 0.12 | 0.51 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
COP vs MPC in plain English
- COP is the bigger company — about 1.6× the market cap of MPC.
- MPC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 12.6 vs 17.5).
- MPC earns a higher return on equity (42% vs 14%).
- MPC is growing revenue faster (54% vs 36%).
- COP has the higher dividend yield (2.55% vs 1.10%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
COP return calculator
See what $1,000 in ConocoPhillips 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.