XOM vs VLO
By Alex · Tickerpine
Exxon Mobil Corporation vs Valero Energy Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | XOM | VLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $136.54 | $259.37 |
| Market cap | $565.95B | $77.02B |
| P/E ratio | 23.0 | 18.9 |
| ROE | 9.87% | 15.85% |
| Profit margin | 7.76% | 3.57% |
| Revenue growth | 2.60% | 6.60% |
| Dividend yield | 3.02% | 1.85% |
| Beta | 0.15 | 0.55 |
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 7.3× the market cap of VLO.
- VLO is cheaper on earnings (P/E 18.9 vs 23.0).
- VLO earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 10%).
- VLO is growing revenue faster (7% vs 3%).
- XOM has the higher dividend yield (3.02% vs 1.85%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
XOM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Exxon Mobil 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.