BHP Billiton Limited vs Medtronic PLC — how do they compare? BHP Billiton Limited trades at $90.9 (market cap $229.15B), while Medtronic PLC trades at $90.5 (market cap $116.07B). The key difference: BHP Billiton Limited is the larger of the two by market cap, and Medtronic PLC pays the higher dividend (3.18%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BHP | MDT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $229.15B | $116.07B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Health |
52-Week High | $93.15 | $105.35 |
52-Week Low | $52.14 | $73.75 |
Enterprise Value | $243.35B | $134.82B |
Dividend Yield | 2.95% | 3.18% |
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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.
Read more on BHP →One of the largest medical device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for almost 50% of the company's total sales.
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