VIVK vs PARR vs REX vs DKL vs MPLX

For growth investors, Vivakor, Inc.

(VIVK) is the stronger pick with 16. 3% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -22. 9% for REX American Resources Corporation (REX). Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (PARR) offers the better valuation at 8. 7x trailing P/E (5. 7x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (PARR) a "Buy" — based on 17 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.

(PARR) is the cheapest at 8. 7x versus REX American Resources Corporation at 29. 5x. On forward P/E, Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. is actually cheaper at 5. 7x.

Over the past 5 years, Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.

(PARR) delivered a total return of +325. 5%, compared to -100. 0% for Vivakor, Inc. (VIVK). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: REX returned +476. 3% versus VIVK's -100. 0%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.

(PARR) is the lower-risk stock at -0. 11β versus Vivakor, Inc. 's 0. 68β — meaning VIVK is approximately -730% more volatile than PARR relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, REX American Resources Corporation (REX) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 3% versus 6% for Delek Logistics Partners, LP — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Vivakor, Inc.

(VIVK) is pulling ahead at 16. 3% versus -22. 9% for REX American Resources Corporation (REX). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. grew EPS 1314% year-over-year, compared to -109. 2% for Vivakor, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, VIVK leads at 54. 9% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

MPLX Lp (MPLX) is the more profitable company, earning 41.

6% net margin versus -105. 6% for Vivakor, Inc. — meaning it keeps 41. 6% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: MPLX leads at 40. 3% versus -22. 3% for VIVK. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — MPLX leads at 45. 2%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

On forward earnings alone, Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.

(PARR) trades at 5. 7x forward P/E versus 63. 1x for Vivakor, Inc. — 57. 4x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for REX: 23. 3% to $60. 00.

In this comparison, VIVK (100.

0% yield), DKL (8. 7% yield), MPLX (7. 0% yield) pay a dividend. PARR, REX do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, MPLX Lp (MPLX) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0.

11), 7. 0% yield, +180. 5% 10Y return). Both have compounded well over 10 years (MPLX: +180. 5%, VIVK: -100. 0%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (VIVK (Energy) and PARR (Energy) and REX (Basic Materials) and DKL (Energy) and MPLX (Energy)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: VIVK is a small-cap high-growth stock; PARR is a small-cap deep-value stock; REX is a small-cap quality compounder stock; DKL is a small-cap deep-value stock; MPLX is a mid-cap deep-value stock. VIVK, DKL, MPLX pay a dividend while PARR, REX do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.