Marathon Petroleum Corp vs Packaging Corporation of America — how do they compare? Marathon Petroleum Corp trades at $318.36 (market cap $92.05B), while Packaging Corporation of America trades at $228.04 (market cap $20.77B). The key difference: Marathon Petroleum Corp is far larger — about 4.4× Packaging Corporation of America's market cap, and Packaging Corporation of America pays the higher dividend (2.57%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MPC | PKG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $92.05B | $20.77B |
Sector | Energy | Technology |
52-Week High | $315.31 | $246.31 |
52-Week Low | $158.59 | $191.41 |
Enterprise Value | $124.23B | $24.59B |
Dividend Yield | 1.24% | 2.57% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
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.
Read more on MPC →Packaging Corporation of America is a leading producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in North America. The company also produces white papers, which include printing and writing papers. PKG operates as an integrated manufacturer, with a strong focus on high-quality and sustainable packaging solutions for e-commerce, food and beverage, and other industrial and consumer markets.
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