Marathon Petroleum Corp vs Western Alliance Bancorporation — how do they compare? Marathon Petroleum Corp trades at $318.36 (market cap $92.05B), while Western Alliance Bancorporation trades at $79.8 (market cap $8.84B). The key difference: Marathon Petroleum Corp is far larger — about 10.4× Western Alliance Bancorporation's market cap, and Western Alliance Bancorporation pays the higher dividend (2.07%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MPC | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $92.05B | $8.84B |
Sector | Energy | Financials |
52-Week High | $315.31 | $96.08 |
52-Week Low | $158.59 | $66.70 |
Enterprise Value | $124.23B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.24% | 2.07% |
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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 →Western Alliance Bancorporation is a top-performing bank holding company that operates a dual business model: high-touch regional banking and specialized national business lines. It serves niche industries—including technology, life sciences, and homeowners associations—providing sophisticated commercial lending and treasury solutions that bridge the gap between regional service and national scale.
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