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ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM)

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

Company Profile

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

SymbolCOPXOM
Company NameConocoPhillipsExxon Mobil 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 USD643.67 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateDecember 31, 1981January 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

COP
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ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCOPXOM
5-Day Price Return-1.52%-1.67%
13-Week Price Return8.03%2.86%
26-Week Price Return34.81%30.73%
52-Week Price Return38.32%49.81%
Month-to-Date Return-4.16%0.62%
Year-to-Date Return28.78%29.04%
10-Day Avg. Volume6.27M18.22M
3-Month Avg. Volume9.26M21.35M
3-Month Volatility31.72%29.62%
Beta0.140.18

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 11.29% and ExxonMobil (XOM) at 9.77% 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%

XOM

Energy industry group

9.77%

Max
36.16%
Q3
18.33%
Median
11.86%
Q1
2.52%
Min
-17.66%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): 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 ExxonMobil (XOM) at 7.76% 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%

XOM

Energy industry group

7.76%

Max
48.44%
Q3
21.31%
Median
7.88%
Q1
2.95%
Min
-21.07%
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): 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 ExxonMobil (XOM) at 9.90% 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%

XOM

Energy industry group

9.90%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCOPXOM
Return on Equity (TTM)11.29%9.77%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.98%5.58%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)12.58%7.76%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)19.23%9.90%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)44.11%28.74%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 1.29 and ExxonMobil (XOM) at 1.04 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

XOM

Energy industry group

1.04

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

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

ExxonMobil (XOM) at 0.19 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

XOM

Energy industry group

0.19

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

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

ConocoPhillips (COP) reports a problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of -1.97; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense, so the ratio points to interest-payment strain. Meanwhile ExxonMobil (XOM) reports 20.20, ranking against industry peers normally.

COP

Energy industry group

-1.97

Max
27.72
Q3
12.52
Median
4.94
Q1
1.84
Min
-9.12

XOM

Energy industry group

20.20

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCOPXOM
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.291.04
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.070.77
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.360.19
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)-1.9720.20

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCOPXOM
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-4.58%2.59%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)1.35%-4.09%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-9.11%-6.69%
5-Year Revenue CAGR25.70%12.65%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCOPXOM
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-20.25%-43.57%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-25.31%-21.59%
3-Year EPS CAGR-24.16%-20.34%
5-Year EPS CAGR----

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 2.70% and ExxonMobil (XOM) at 2.56% 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%

XOM

Energy industry group

2.56%

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

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 55.03% and ExxonMobil (XOM) at 68.07% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

COP

Energy industry group

55.03%

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

XOM

Energy industry group

68.07%

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

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCOPXOM
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.70%2.56%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)55.03%68.07%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both ConocoPhillips (COP) at 20.35 and ExxonMobil (XOM) at 26.62 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

COP

Energy industry group

20.35

Max
57.01
Q3
30.45
Median
17.50
Q1
11.97
Min
4.27

XOM

Energy industry group

26.62

Max
57.01
Q3
30.45
Median
17.50
Q1
11.97
Min
4.27
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): 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 ExxonMobil (XOM) at 2.07 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

XOM

Energy industry group

2.07

Max
6.48
Q3
3.62
Median
2.07
Q1
1.26
Min
0.00
ConocoPhillips (COP) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): 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 ExxonMobil (XOM) at 2.77 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

XOM

Energy industry group

2.77

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

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCOPXOM
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)20.3526.62
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.562.07
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.492.77
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)25.4635.85