XOM vs VLO
By Alex · Tickerpine
ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation vs Valero Energy Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | XOM | VLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $183.21 | $419.28 |
| Market cap | $753.34B | $120.72B |
| P/E ratio | 23.6 | 9.5 |
| ROE | 12.58% | — |
| Profit margin | 9.07% | 8.83% |
| Revenue growth | 44.10% | 51.90% |
| Dividend yield | 2.25% | 1.14% |
| Beta | 0.21 | 0.59 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
XOM vs VLO in plain English
- XOM is the bigger company — about 6.2× the market cap of VLO.
- VLO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 9.5 vs 23.6).
- VLO is growing revenue faster (52% vs 44%).
- XOM has the higher dividend yield (2.25% vs 1.14%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
XOM return calculator
See what $1,000 in ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation would be worth today.
VLO return calculator
See what $1,000 in Valero Energy Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.