MPLX LP vs Packaging Corporation of America — how do they compare? MPLX LP trades at $56.75 (market cap $57.97B), while Packaging Corporation of America trades at $228.04 (market cap $20.77B). The key difference: MPLX LP is far larger — about 2.8× Packaging Corporation of America's market cap, and MPLX LP pays the higher dividend (7.54%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MPLX | PKG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $57.97B | $20.77B |
Sector | Technology | Technology |
52-Week High | $59.17 | $246.31 |
52-Week Low | $47.80 | $191.41 |
Enterprise Value | $82.60B | $24.59B |
Dividend Yield | 7.54% | 2.57% |
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MPLX LP is a Master Limited Partnership (MLP) formed by Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC). It is a diversified, growth-oriented company primarily engaged in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs), as well as the transportation, storage, and distribution of crude oil and refined petroleum products. MPLX owns and operates a network of midstream energy infrastructure assets, providing essential services to the energy industry across the United States.
Read more on MPLX →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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