NYSE:CVXChevron Competitors & Alternatives

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends and valuation.

Volatility & Risk

Exxon Mobil has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chevron has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

52.2% of Exxon Mobil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.6% of Chevron shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Exxon Mobil shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Chevron shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Exxon Mobil pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.2%. Chevron pays an annual dividend of $5.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Exxon Mobil pays out 154.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Chevron pays out 82.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Exxon Mobil has raised its dividend for 37 consecutive years and Chevron has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years. Exxon Mobil is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Exxon Mobil and Chevron's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Exxon Mobil has higher revenue and earnings than Chevron. Chevron is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Exxon Mobil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Exxon Mobil and Chevron, as provided by MarketBeat.

Exxon Mobil presently has a consensus target price of $55.0455, indicating a potential upside of 29.06%. Chevron has a consensus target price of $113.3333, indicating a potential upside of 32.97%. Given Chevron's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Chevron is more favorable than Exxon Mobil.

Profitability

This table compares Exxon Mobil and Chevron's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Chevron beats Exxon Mobil on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE:RDS.B) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends and valuation.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Royal Dutch Shell has higher revenue and earnings than Chevron.

Volatility & Risk

Royal Dutch Shell has a beta of 0.92, meaning that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chevron has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Royal Dutch Shell pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Chevron pays an annual dividend of $5.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Chevron pays out 82.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Chevron has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years. Chevron is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron, as provided by MarketBeat.

Chevron has a consensus target price of $113.3333, indicating a potential upside of 32.97%. Given Chevron's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Chevron is more favorable than Royal Dutch Shell.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

3.5% of Royal Dutch Shell shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.6% of Chevron shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Royal Dutch Shell shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Chevron shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Chevron beats Royal Dutch Shell on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) and BP (NYSE:BP) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Chevron and BP, as reported by MarketBeat.

Chevron currently has a consensus price target of $113.3333, indicating a potential upside of 32.97%. BP has a consensus price target of $39.0750, indicating a potential upside of 73.98%. Given BP's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BP is more favorable than Chevron.

Dividends

Chevron pays an annual dividend of $5.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. BP pays an annual dividend of $2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 11.1%. Chevron pays out 82.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. BP pays out 84.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Chevron has raised its dividend for 34 consecutive years and BP has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

64.6% of Chevron shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.1% of BP shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Chevron shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of BP shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Chevron and BP's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

BP has higher revenue and earnings than Chevron. BP is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chevron, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk and Volatility

Chevron has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, BP has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Chevron and BP's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Chevron beats BP on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

China Petroleum & Chemical (NYSE:SNP) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

Profitability

This table compares China Petroleum & Chemical and Chevron's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

China Petroleum & Chemical has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chevron has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares China Petroleum & Chemical and Chevron's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

China Petroleum & Chemical has higher revenue and earnings than Chevron. China Petroleum & Chemical is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chevron, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for China Petroleum & Chemical and Chevron, as reported by MarketBeat.

Chevron has a consensus price target of $113.3333, indicating a potential upside of 32.97%. Given Chevron's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Chevron is more favorable than China Petroleum & Chemical.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

0.8% of China Petroleum & Chemical shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.6% of Chevron shares are owned by institutional investors. 92.2% of China Petroleum & Chemical shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Chevron shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

China Petroleum & Chemical pays an annual dividend of $4.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.8%. Chevron pays an annual dividend of $5.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. China Petroleum & Chemical pays out 75.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Chevron pays out 82.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. China Petroleum & Chemical has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Chevron has increased its dividend for 34 consecutive years. China Petroleum & Chemical is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Summary

Chevron beats China Petroleum & Chemical on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Equinor ASA and Chevron's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Equinor ASA has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its share price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chevron has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Equinor ASA and Chevron's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Chevron has higher revenue and earnings than Equinor ASA. Equinor ASA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chevron, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Equinor ASA and Chevron, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Chevron has a consensus price target of $113.3333, indicating a potential upside of 32.97%. Given Chevron's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Chevron is more favorable than Equinor ASA.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

6.7% of Equinor ASA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.6% of Chevron shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Chevron shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

Equinor ASA pays an annual dividend of $0.79 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Chevron pays an annual dividend of $5.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. Equinor ASA pays out 53.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chevron pays out 82.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Equinor ASA has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Chevron has increased its dividend for 34 consecutive years. Chevron is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Chevron beats Equinor ASA on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) are both large-cap oils/energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares ConocoPhillips and Chevron's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

ConocoPhillips has a beta of 1.69, suggesting that its share price is 69% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chevron has a beta of 1.29, suggesting that its share price is 29% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares ConocoPhillips and Chevron's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

ConocoPhillips has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Chevron. ConocoPhillips is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chevron, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for ConocoPhillips and Chevron, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

ConocoPhillips presently has a consensus price target of $57.1364, indicating a potential upside of 43.96%. Chevron has a consensus price target of $113.3333, indicating a potential upside of 32.97%. Given ConocoPhillips' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe ConocoPhillips is more favorable than Chevron.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

72.3% of ConocoPhillips shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.6% of Chevron shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of ConocoPhillips shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Chevron shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Dividends

ConocoPhillips pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Chevron pays an annual dividend of $5.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. ConocoPhillips pays out 46.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Chevron pays out 82.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ConocoPhillips has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years and Chevron has increased its dividend for 34 consecutive years. Chevron is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

ConocoPhillips beats Chevron on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.