Cintas Corporation vs Ecopetrol SA — how do they compare? Cintas Corporation trades at $187.92 (market cap $73.53B), while Ecopetrol SA trades at $16.24 (market cap $29.46B). The key difference: Cintas Corporation is far larger — about 2.5× Ecopetrol SA's market cap, and Ecopetrol SA pays the higher dividend (4.09%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CTAS | EC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $73.53B | $29.46B |
Sector | Industrials | Energy |
52-Week High | $226.27 | $16.58 |
52-Week Low | $163.55 | $8.29 |
Enterprise Value | $76.26B | $57.24B |
Dividend Yield | 0.98% | 4.09% |
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In its core uniform and facility services unit (78% of sales), Cintas provides uniform rental programs to businesses across the size spectrum, mostly in North America. The firm is by far the largest provider in the industry. Facilities products generally include the rental and sale of entrance mat, mops, shop towels, hand sanitizers, and restroom supplies. Cintas also runs a first aid and safety services business (11% of sales), a fire protection services business (7% of sales), and a uniform direct sales business (4% of sales).
Read more on CTAS →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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