Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. vs Valero Energy Corporation — how do they compare? Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. trades at $32.32 (market cap $40.49B), while Valero Energy Corporation trades at $323.92 (market cap $93.27B). The key difference: Valero Energy Corporation is far larger — about 2.3× Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s market cap, and Valero Energy Corporation pays a 1.48% dividend while Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CMG | VLO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $40.49B | $93.27B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Energy |
52-Week High | $44.04 | $323.92 |
52-Week Low | $28.17 | $133.38 |
Enterprise Value | $45.24B | $96.74B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.48% |
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $7.5 billion in 2021. The Mexican concept is entirely company-owned, with a footprint of more than 3,000 stores, heavily indexed to the United States (though the firm maintains a small presence in Canada, the U.K., France, and Germany). Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
Read more on CMG →Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 14 refineries with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 14 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.7 billion gallons of ethanol a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which has capacity to produce 700 million gallons per year of renewable diesel.
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