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Chevron (CVX) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE)

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

Company Profile

Chevron (CVX) and TotalEnergies (TTE) are both classified in the Integrated Oil & Gas sub-industry within the broader Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolCVXTTE
Company NameChevron CorporationTotalEnergies SE
Country/RegionUnited StatesFrance
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Oil & GasIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization380.42 billion USD205.28 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962October 25, 1991
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

TotalEnergies (TTE) reports a negative beta of -0.09, suggesting inverse market sensitivity over the measurement window. That is uncommon for ordinary equities and can reflect commodity-linked or hedge-like exposure, but it can also come from statistical noise. Chevron (CVX) has a more conventional positive beta of 0.51.

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Chevron (CVX) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCVXTTE
5-Day Price Return-0.05%2.01%
13-Week Price Return3.37%24.30%
26-Week Price Return22.77%42.84%
52-Week Price Return40.90%55.72%
Month-to-Date Return-1.19%1.22%
Year-to-Date Return25.33%44.38%
10-Day Avg. Volume10.44M3.57M
3-Month Avg. Volume11.98M5.31M
3-Month Volatility25.58%28.65%
Beta0.51-0.09

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 6.23% and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 12.86% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

CVX

Energy industry group

6.23%

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

TTE

Energy industry group

12.86%

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

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 5.92% and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 8.20% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.

CVX

Energy industry group

5.92%

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

TTE

Energy industry group

8.20%

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

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 8.95% and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 13.29% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.

CVX

Energy industry group

8.95%

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

TTE

Energy industry group

13.29%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCVXTTE
Return on Equity (TTM)6.23%12.86%
Return on Assets (TTM)3.58%5.07%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)5.92%8.20%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)8.95%13.29%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)41.97%38.45%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 1.09 and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 1.08 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

CVX

Energy industry group

1.09

Max
3.33
Q3
1.89
Median
1.28
Q1
0.89
Min
0.08

TTE

Energy industry group

1.08

Max
3.33
Q3
1.89
Median
1.28
Q1
0.89
Min
0.08
Chevron (CVX) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): 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 TotalEnergies (TTE) at 0.52, which sits around the industry mid-range.

CVX

Energy industry group

0.25

Max
2.57
Q3
1.46
Median
0.55
Q1
0.31
Min
0.00

TTE

Energy industry group

0.52

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

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Chevron (CVX) reports a problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of -5.38; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense, so the ratio points to interest-payment strain. Meanwhile TotalEnergies (TTE) reports 12.68, ranking against industry peers normally.

CVX

Energy industry group

-5.38

Max
27.72
Q3
12.52
Median
4.94
Q1
1.84
Min
-9.12

TTE

Energy industry group

12.68

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCVXTTE
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.091.08
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.730.85
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.250.52
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)-5.3812.68

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCVXTTE
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)3.16%3.38%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-3.65%-4.00%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-7.85%-11.53%
5-Year Revenue CAGR14.32%8.78%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCVXTTE
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-44.32%56.34%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-33.95%13.52%
3-Year EPS CAGR-28.70%-9.43%
5-Year EPS CAGR----

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 3.51% and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 4.08% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

CVX

Energy industry group

3.51%

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

TTE

Energy industry group

4.08%

Max
8.77%
Q3
4.16%
Median
2.19%
Q1
0.26%
Min
0.00%
Chevron (CVX) vs. TotalEnergies (TTE): 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 TotalEnergies (TTE) reports 55.63%, ranking against industry peers normally.

CVX

Energy industry group

120.75%

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

TTE

Energy industry group

55.63%

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

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCVXTTE
Dividend Yield (TTM)3.51%4.08%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)120.75%55.63%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

TotalEnergies (TTE) at 13.64 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

34.38

Max
57.01
Q3
30.45
Median
17.50
Q1
11.97
Min
4.27

TTE

Energy industry group

13.64

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

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

TotalEnergies (TTE) at 1.12 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Chevron (CVX) at 2.04 sits around the industry midpoint — TTE has a lower trailing revenue multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and margins.

CVX

Energy industry group

2.04

Max
6.48
Q3
3.62
Median
2.07
Q1
1.26
Min
0.00

TTE

Energy industry group

1.12

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

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 2.24 and TotalEnergies (TTE) at 1.68 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.

CVX

Energy industry group

2.24

Max
5.78
Q3
3.17
Median
2.14
Q1
1.35
Min
0.38

TTE

Energy industry group

1.68

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

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCVXTTE
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)34.3813.64
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.041.12
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.241.68
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)22.8117.08