DexCom, Inc. vs Valero Energy Corporation — how do they compare? DexCom, Inc. trades at $72.9 (market cap $28.06B), while Valero Energy Corporation trades at $291 (market cap $86.90B). The key difference: Valero Energy Corporation is far larger — about 3.1× DexCom, Inc.'s market cap, and Valero Energy Corporation pays a 1.64% dividend while DexCom, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DXCM | VLO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $28.06B | $86.90B |
Sector | Health | Energy |
52-Week High | $89.53 | $301.43 |
52-Week Low | $54.84 | $131.77 |
Enterprise Value | $27.03B | $92.66B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.64% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Dexcom designs and commercializes continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetics. CGM systems serve as an alternative to the traditional blood glucose meter process, and the company is evolving its CGM systems to include the disposable sensor and the durable receiver.
Read more on DXCM →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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