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Chevron (CVX) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM)

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

Company Profile

Chevron (CVX) and ExxonMobil (XOM) 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.

SymbolCVXXOM
Company NameChevron CorporationExxon Mobil Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorEnergyEnergy
GICS Industry GroupEnergyEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Oil & GasIntegrated Oil & Gas
Market Capitalization380.42 billion USD643.67 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962January 2, 1962
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

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

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCVXXOM
5-Day Price Return-0.05%-1.67%
13-Week Price Return3.37%2.86%
26-Week Price Return22.77%30.73%
52-Week Price Return40.90%49.81%
Month-to-Date Return-1.19%0.62%
Year-to-Date Return25.33%29.04%
10-Day Avg. Volume10.44M18.22M
3-Month Avg. Volume11.98M21.35M
3-Month Volatility25.58%29.62%
Beta0.510.18

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 6.23% 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

6.23%

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%
Chevron (CVX) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): 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 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

5.92%

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%
Chevron (CVX) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): 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 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

8.95%

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%
Chevron (CVX) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCVXXOM
Return on Equity (TTM)6.23%9.77%
Return on Assets (TTM)3.58%5.58%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)5.92%7.76%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)8.95%9.90%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)41.97%28.74%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 1.09 and ExxonMobil (XOM) at 1.04 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

XOM

Energy industry group

1.04

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

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 0.25 and ExxonMobil (XOM) at 0.19 maintain Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, indicating less debt relative to equity than typical competitors.

CVX

Energy industry group

0.25

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
Chevron (CVX) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): 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 ExxonMobil (XOM) reports 20.20, 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

XOM

Energy industry group

20.20

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCVXXOM
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.091.04
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.730.77
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.250.19
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)-5.3820.20

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCVXXOM
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)3.16%2.59%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-3.65%-4.09%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-7.85%-6.69%
5-Year Revenue CAGR14.32%12.65%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCVXXOM
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-44.32%-43.57%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-33.95%-21.59%
3-Year EPS CAGR-28.70%-20.34%
5-Year EPS CAGR----

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 3.51% 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

3.51%

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%
Chevron (CVX) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): 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 ExxonMobil (XOM) reports 68.07%, 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%

XOM

Energy industry group

68.07%

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

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCVXXOM
Dividend Yield (TTM)3.51%2.56%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)120.75%68.07%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

ExxonMobil (XOM) at 26.62 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

XOM

Energy industry group

26.62

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

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both Chevron (CVX) at 2.04 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

2.04

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
Chevron (CVX) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): 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 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.

CVX

Energy industry group

2.24

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
Chevron (CVX) vs. ExxonMobil (XOM): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Energy industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCVXXOM
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)34.3826.62
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.042.07
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.242.77
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)22.8135.85