Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), EOG Resources Inc (EOG): Why Chevron Corporation (CVX) Is the Best of Big Oil

Oilier than most. Despite its major LNG projects down under, Chevron has a more desirable oil-to-gas ratio than do such other majors as Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) and Royal Dutch Shell. The latter company’s second quarter results included a hit from the declining value of its U.S. natural gas assets.

Earnings growth. Chevron has steadily ratcheted up its earnings from $3.57 per share in 2003, to $13.32 in 2012.

Solid dividend payer. The company’s forward indicated yield is currently about 3.80%. That compares to 2.90% for Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM). But, in all fairness, it’s less than Shell’s 5.30%.

Foolish bottom line

There’s a host of other strengths that could be enumerated about Chevron. But you get the picture. Among the major integrated companies, it’s tough to find a comparable mix of operating, financial, and technological prowess.

The article Why Chevron Is the Best of Big Oil originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by David Smith.

Fool contributor David Smith owns shares of Chesapeake Energy. The Motley Fool recommends Chevron. The Motley Fool has the following options: long January 2014 $30 calls on Chesapeake Energy.

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