BHP Billiton Limited vs Marathon Petroleum Corp — how do they compare? BHP Billiton Limited trades at $90.78 (market cap $227.94B), while Marathon Petroleum Corp trades at $336.13 (market cap $89.95B). The key difference: BHP Billiton Limited is far larger — about 2.5× Marathon Petroleum Corp's market cap, and BHP Billiton Limited pays the higher dividend (2.94%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BHP | MPC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $227.94B | $89.95B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Energy |
52-Week High | $93.15 | $336.42 |
52-Week Low | $52.14 | $159.11 |
Enterprise Value | $242.14B | $116.48B |
Dividend Yield | 2.94% | 1.25% |
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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 →Marathon Petroleum is an independent refiner with 13 refineries in the midcontinent, West Coast, and Gulf Coast of the United States with total throughput capacity of 2.9 million barrels per day. Its Dickinson, ND, facility produces 184 million gallons a year of renewable diesel. Its Martinez, CA, facility will have the ability to produce 730 million gallons a year of renewable diesel once converted. The firm also owns and operates midstream assets primarily through its listed MLP, MPLX.
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