AES Corp vs BHP Billiton Limited — how do they compare? AES Corp trades at $14.7 (market cap $10.49B), while BHP Billiton Limited trades at $90.96 (market cap $229.15B). The key difference: BHP Billiton Limited is far larger — about 21.8× AES Corp's market cap, and AES Corp pays the higher dividend (4.79%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AES | BHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $10.49B | $229.15B |
Sector | Utilities | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $17.28 | $93.15 |
52-Week Low | $12.51 | $52.14 |
Enterprise Value | $40.75B | $243.35B |
Dividend Yield | 4.79% | 2.95% |
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AES is a global power company operating across 14 countries and 4 continents. Its current generation portfolio as of year-end 2021 consists of over 31 gigawatts of generation, with the generation mix composed of renewables (43%), gas (32%), coal (23%), and oil (2%). The company has 3.5 gigawatts of generation under construction. AES has majority ownership and operates six electric utilities distributing power to 2.6 million customers.
Read more on AES →BHP Group Limited operates as a mining company. The Company engages in the exploration, development, production, and processing of iron ore, metallurgical coal, and copper. BHP Group serves customers worldwide.
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