Seek Returns

ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX)

This page compares ConocoPhillips (COP) with Chevron (CVX) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

ConocoPhillips (COP) and Chevron (CVX) both belong to the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, though COP is classified under Oil & Gas Exploration & Production while CVX falls under Integrated Oil & Gas.

SymbolCOPCVX
Company NameConocoPhillipsChevron Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & ProductionIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization146.87 billion USD380.42 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateDecember 31, 1981January 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

COP
CVX
Loading price history…
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCOPCVX
5-Day Price Return-1.52%-0.05%
13-Week Price Return8.03%3.37%
26-Week Price Return34.81%22.77%
52-Week Price Return38.32%40.90%
Month-to-Date Return-4.16%-1.19%
Year-to-Date Return28.78%25.33%
10-Day Avg. Volume6.27M10.44M
3-Month Avg. Volume9.26M11.98M
3-Month Volatility31.72%25.58%
Beta0.140.51

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 11.29% and Chevron (CVX) at 6.23% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

COP

Energy industry group

11.29%

Max
36.16%
Q3
18.33%
Median
11.86%
Q1
2.52%
Min
-17.66%

CVX

Energy industry group

6.23%

Max
36.16%
Q3
18.33%
Median
11.86%
Q1
2.52%
Min
-17.66%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 12.58% and Chevron (CVX) at 5.92% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.

COP

Energy industry group

12.58%

Max
48.44%
Q3
21.31%
Median
7.88%
Q1
2.95%
Min
-21.07%

CVX

Energy industry group

5.92%

Max
48.44%
Q3
21.31%
Median
7.88%
Q1
2.95%
Min
-21.07%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 19.23% and Chevron (CVX) at 8.95% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.

COP

Energy industry group

19.23%

Max
65.50%
Q3
29.45%
Median
13.68%
Q1
4.64%
Min
-26.36%

CVX

Energy industry group

8.95%

Max
65.50%
Q3
29.45%
Median
13.68%
Q1
4.64%
Min
-26.36%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCOPCVX
Return on Equity (TTM)11.29%6.23%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.98%3.58%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)12.58%5.92%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)19.23%8.95%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)44.11%41.97%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 1.29 and Chevron (CVX) at 1.09 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

COP

Energy industry group

1.29

Max
3.33
Q3
1.89
Median
1.28
Q1
0.89
Min
0.08

CVX

Energy industry group

1.09

Max
3.33
Q3
1.89
Median
1.28
Q1
0.89
Min
0.08
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Chevron (CVX) at 0.25 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of ConocoPhillips (COP) at 0.36, which sits around the industry mid-range.

COP

Energy industry group

0.36

Max
2.57
Q3
1.46
Median
0.55
Q1
0.31
Min
0.00

CVX

Energy industry group

0.25

Max
2.57
Q3
1.46
Median
0.55
Q1
0.31
Min
0.00
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at -1.97 and Chevron (CVX) at -5.38 report problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) values; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense on either side.

COP

Energy industry group

-1.97

Max
27.72
Q3
12.52
Median
4.94
Q1
1.84
Min
-9.12

CVX

Energy industry group

-5.38

Max
27.72
Q3
12.52
Median
4.94
Q1
1.84
Min
-9.12
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCOPCVX
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.291.09
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.070.73
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.360.25
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)-1.97-5.38

Growth

Revenue Growth

ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCOPCVX
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-4.58%3.16%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)1.35%-3.65%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-9.11%-7.85%
5-Year Revenue CAGR25.70%14.32%

EPS Growth

ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCOPCVX
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-20.25%-44.32%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-25.31%-33.95%
3-Year EPS CAGR-24.16%-28.70%
5-Year EPS CAGR----

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.70% and Chevron (CVX) at 3.51% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

COP

Energy industry group

2.70%

Max
8.77%
Q3
4.16%
Median
2.19%
Q1
0.26%
Min
0.00%

CVX

Energy industry group

3.51%

Max
8.77%
Q3
4.16%
Median
2.19%
Q1
0.26%
Min
0.00%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Chevron (CVX) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 120.75% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile ConocoPhillips (COP) reports 55.03%, ranking against industry peers normally.

COP

Energy industry group

55.03%

Max
164.03%
Q3
80.84%
Median
37.42%
Q1
8.16%
Min
0.00%

CVX

Energy industry group

120.75%

Max
164.03%
Q3
80.84%
Median
37.42%
Q1
8.16%
Min
0.00%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCOPCVX
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.70%3.51%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)55.03%120.75%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

ConocoPhillips (COP) at 20.35 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Chevron (CVX) at 34.38 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CVX carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

COP

Energy industry group

20.35

Max
57.01
Q3
30.45
Median
17.50
Q1
11.97
Min
4.27

CVX

Energy industry group

34.38

Max
57.01
Q3
30.45
Median
17.50
Q1
11.97
Min
4.27
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.56 and Chevron (CVX) at 2.04 post Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing revenue multiple.

COP

Energy industry group

2.56

Max
6.48
Q3
3.62
Median
2.07
Q1
1.26
Min
0.00

CVX

Energy industry group

2.04

Max
6.48
Q3
3.62
Median
2.07
Q1
1.26
Min
0.00
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.49 and Chevron (CVX) at 2.24 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.

COP

Energy industry group

2.49

Max
5.78
Q3
3.17
Median
2.14
Q1
1.35
Min
0.38

CVX

Energy industry group

2.24

Max
5.78
Q3
3.17
Median
2.14
Q1
1.35
Min
0.38
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. Chevron (CVX): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCOPCVX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)20.3534.38
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.562.04
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.492.24
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)25.4622.81