Valero Energy Corporation vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Valero Energy Corporation trades at $314.47 (market cap $93.03B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Valero Energy Corporation is far larger — about 3.5× Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s market cap, and Valero Energy Corporation pays the higher dividend (1.53%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VLO | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $93.03B | $26.30B |
Sector | Energy | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $313.31 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $131.77 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $98.79B | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | 1.53% | 1.36% |
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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.
Read more on VLO →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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