BHP Billiton Limited vs Williams Companies Inc — how do they compare? BHP Billiton Limited trades at $90.77 (market cap $229.15B), while Williams Companies Inc trades at $71.97 (market cap $88.45B). The key difference: BHP Billiton Limited is far larger — about 2.6× Williams Companies Inc's market cap, and BHP Billiton Limited pays the higher dividend (2.95%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BHP | WMB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $229.15B | $88.45B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Energy |
52-Week High | $93.15 | $79.40 |
52-Week Low | $52.14 | $56.51 |
Enterprise Value | $243.35B | $119.07B |
Dividend Yield | 2.95% | 2.9% |
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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 →Williams is a midstream energy company that owns and operates the large Transco and Northwest pipeline systems and associated natural gas gathering, processing, and storage assets. In August 2018, the firm acquired the remaining 26% ownership of its limited partner, Williams Partners.
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