(PAA) Plains All American Pipeline - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US7265031051

PAA: Crude Oil, Natural Gas Liquids, Ethane, Propane, Butane, Natural Gasoline

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA) stands as a pivotal player in the midstream energy sector, operating an extensive network of pipelines, terminals, and storage facilities across the United States and Canada. Specializing in the transportation and storage of crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs), PAA is a critical link between oil production and refining, ensuring the efficient flow of energy resources.

The companys operations are divided into two primary segments: Crude Oil and NGL. The Crude Oil segment excels in gathering and transporting crude through a diverse network of pipelines, trucks, and railcars, complemented by terminaling and storage services. This segment also engages in merchant activities, enhancing its role in the energy supply chain. The NGL segment focuses on processing, fractionation, and distributing natural gas liquids such as ethane, propane, and butane, which are essential for heating, industrial fuels, and other applications.

Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, PAA is a subsidiary of Plains GP Holdings, L.P. With a market capitalization of over $13.7 billion, PAA demonstrates financial stability, reflected in its price-to-earnings ratio of 26.77 and a forward P/E of 12.45, indicating investor confidence and future growth potential. The companys price-to-book ratio of 1.40 and price-to-sales ratio of 0.27 highlight its valuation attractiveness in the current market landscape.

As the energy sector evolves, PAAs infrastructure and strategic position make it a crucial player in the transition to cleaner energy sources. Its role in efficiently transporting and storing hydrocarbons underscores its importance in meeting current energy demands while adapting to future needs, making it a significant consideration for investors and fund managers focused on the energy sector.

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PAA Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 13,750m
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Midstream
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
IPO / Inception 1998-11-17

PAA Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 70.6%
Fundamental 30.5%
Dividend 80.1%
Rel. Strength Industry 21.2
Analysts 3.83/5
Fair Price Momentum 21.98 USD
Fair Price DCF 55.62 USD

PAA Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 6.54%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.76%
Annual Growth 5y 3.29%
Payout Consistency 94.3%

PAA Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 68%
Growth Correlation 12m 68.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 96.8%
CAGR 5y 14.29%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.79
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.29
Alpha 20.75
Beta 0.54
Volatility 27.03%
Current Volume 2831.7k
Average Volume 20d 4654.1k
What is the price of PAA stocks?
As of February 19, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 20.36 with a total of 2,831,694 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.25%, over one month by +0.81%, over three months by +18.69% and over the past year by +34.86%.
Is Plains All American Pipeline a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Plains All American Pipeline is currently (February 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 30.54 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of PAA as of February 2025 is 21.98. This means that PAA is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 7.96%.
Is PAA a buy, sell or hold?
Plains All American Pipeline has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.83. Therefor, it is recommend to buy PAA.
  • Strong Buy: 8
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 2
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for PAA stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, PAA Plains All American Pipeline will be worth about 24.9 in February 2026. The stock is currently trading at 20.36. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +22.3%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 21.9 7.5%
Analysts Target Price 20.2 -0.7%
ValueRay Target Price 24.9 22.3%