Marathon Petroleum Corp vs Star Bulk Carriers Corp — how do they compare? Marathon Petroleum Corp trades at $318.36 (market cap $92.05B), while Star Bulk Carriers Corp trades at $26.63 (market cap $2.91B). The key difference: Marathon Petroleum Corp is far larger — about 31.6× Star Bulk Carriers Corp's market cap, and Star Bulk Carriers Corp pays the higher dividend (3.95%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MPC | SBLK | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $92.05B | $2.91B |
Sector | Energy | Industrials |
52-Week High | $315.31 | $28.21 |
52-Week Low | $158.59 | $16.79 |
Enterprise Value | $124.23B | $3.61B |
Dividend Yield | 1.24% | 3.95% |
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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 →Star Bulk Carriers Corp. is a global shipping company specializing in the seaborne transportation of dry bulk commodities. The company owns and operates a large fleet of bulk carriers, primarily transporting major commodities such as iron ore, coal, and grain. SBLK focuses on the Capesize, Post Panamax, and Kamsarmax vessel segments, providing critical logistical services to commodity producers and consumers worldwide.
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