A O Smith Corp vs Ecopetrol SA — how do they compare? A O Smith Corp trades at $63.65 (market cap $8.65B), while Ecopetrol SA trades at $17.01 (market cap $33.69B). The key difference: Ecopetrol SA is far larger — about 3.9× A O Smith Corp's market cap, and Ecopetrol SA pays the higher dividend (3.82%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AOS | EC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $8.65B | $33.69B |
Sector | Industrials | Energy |
52-Week High | $80.47 | $17.40 |
52-Week Low | $55.78 | $8.56 |
Enterprise Value | $9.15B | $63.86B |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 3.82% |
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A.O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets comprehensive lines of residential and commercial gas, gas tankless, and electric water heaters. Supplementary products include water heating equipment, condensing and noncondensing boilers, and water system tanks. The company's two operating segments are by geographic region: North America (majority of total revenue) and the Rest of the World. A material portion of sales in North America derive from replacing existing products, and the company utilizes a wholesale distribution channel and multiple selling locations. The Rest of the World segment sells primarily to Asian countries and operates sales offices to expand distribution and market its product portfolio.
Read more on AOS →Ecopetrol SA is a vertically integrated oil company with operations in Latin America and the United States Gulf Coast. Based out of Colombia, the company explores, develops, and conducts production activities in various countries. Ecopetrol works as the primary operator or partner in a joint venture, in a host of assets held onshore and offshore. Along with production, the company refines and markets crude oils and byproducts produced from its fields. Crude products are moved by Ecopetrol through a series of pipelines throughout Colombia, along with a network of third-party production centers and facilities.
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