(MPLX) MPLX - Ratings and Ratios
Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refined Products, Liquids, Fuel
MPLX EPS (Earnings per Share)
MPLX Revenue
Description: MPLX MPLX
MPLX LP is a midstream energy infrastructure and logistics company operating primarily in the United States, with a diverse portfolio of assets across crude oil, natural gas, and refined products. Its business is segmented into Crude Oil and Products Logistics, and Natural Gas and NGL Services, providing a range of services including gathering, processing, transportation, and storage.
From a strategic perspective, MPLX LPs diversified asset base and logistics capabilities position it well to capitalize on the growing demand for energy infrastructure services. The companys inland marine businesses, including its fleet of boats and barges, provide additional flexibility and exposure to various markets, including the Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast regions.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor for MPLX LP include its distributable cash flow (DCF) coverage ratio, which indicates its ability to generate cash to support distributions to unitholders. Other relevant KPIs include its debt-to-EBITDA ratio, which assesses its leverage and ability to service debt, and its return on assets (ROA), which measures its asset utilization efficiency. As a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation, MPLX LPs financial performance is also influenced by its parent companys strategic decisions and overall financial health.
To evaluate MPLX LPs investment potential, its essential to analyze its financial performance, including revenue growth, operating margins, and cash flow generation. Additionally, monitoring industry trends, such as changes in energy demand, production levels, and regulatory developments, can help inform investment decisions. With a market capitalization of approximately $51.8 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 11.12, MPLX LPs valuation can be assessed relative to its peers and the broader energy infrastructure sector.
MPLX Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 51,840m |
| Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation |
| IPO / Inception | 2012-10-26 |
MPLX Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 87.6% |
| Fundamental | 74.8% |
| Dividend Rating | 86.6% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 6.44% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.80 of 5 |
MPLX Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 7.60% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 34.24% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 4.97% |
| Payout Consistency | 98.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 90.9% |
MPLX Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 13.3% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 67.8% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 99.2% |
| CAGR 5y | 26.85% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 1.84 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 19.28 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.00 |
| Alpha | 9.56 |
| Beta | 0.897 |
| Volatility | 12.70% |
| Current Volume | 1382.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1323.6k |
| Stop Loss | 49.5 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.95 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.5
| Net Income (4.31b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 677.5m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.13 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.96pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 0.92% (prev -0.28%; Δ 1.20pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.16 (>3.0%) and CFO 6.07b > Net Income 4.31b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (20.33b) to EBITDA (6.62b) ratio: 3.07 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.03 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (1.02b) change vs 12m ago 0.0% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 43.97% (prev 43.62%; Δ 0.36pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 29.62% (prev 27.80%; Δ 1.82pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 5.56 (EBITDA TTM 6.62b / Interest Expense TTM 957.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.38
| (A) 0.00 = (Total Current Assets 3.17b - Total Current Liabilities 3.07b) / Total Assets 37.84b |
| (B) -0.36 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -13.75b / Total Assets 37.84b |
| (C) 0.14 = EBIT TTM 5.32b / Avg Total Assets 38.12b |
| (D) 0.58 = Book Value of Equity 13.82b / Total Liabilities 23.79b |
| Total Rating: 0.38 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 74.79
| 1. Piotroski 4.50pt = -0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 6.85% = 3.43 |
| 3. FCF Margin 43.54% = 7.50 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.54 = 1.42 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 3.22 = -2.04 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 7.98% = 9.97 |
| 7. RoE 31.24% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 70.62% = 3.53 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 0.59% = 0.07 |
| 10. EPS Trend 10.69% = 0.27 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -10.93% = -1.37 |
What is the price of MPLX shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.87%, over one month by +1.83%, over three months by +1.04% and over the past year by +25.88%.
Is MPLX a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of MPLX is around 61.62 USD . This means that MPLX is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +20.63% (Margin of Safety).
Is MPLX a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 4
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 5
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the MPLX price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 57 | 11.6% |
| Analysts Target Price | 57 | 11.6% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 67.7 | 32.6% |
Last update: 2025-09-03 04:43
MPLX Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.39b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 12.0831
P/E Forward = 11.5075
P/S = 4.5133
P/B = 3.7511
P/EG = 2.1824
Beta = 0.672
Revenue TTM = 11.29b USD
EBIT TTM = 5.32b USD
EBITDA TTM = 6.62b USD
Long Term Debt = 19.73b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.55b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 21.27b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.55b + Long Term 19.73b)
Net Debt = 20.33b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 71.73b USD (51.84b + Debt 21.27b - CCE 1.39b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.56 (Ebit TTM 5.32b / Interest Expense TTM 957.0m)
FCF Yield = 6.85% (FCF TTM 4.92b / Enterprise Value 71.73b)
FCF Margin = 43.54% (FCF TTM 4.92b / Revenue TTM 11.29b)
Net Margin = 38.17% (Net Income TTM 4.31b / Revenue TTM 11.29b)
Gross Margin = 43.97% ((Revenue TTM 11.29b - Cost of Revenue TTM 6.33b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 5.19 (Enterprise Value 71.73b / Book Value Of Equity 13.82b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.10% (Interest Expense 235.0m / Debt 21.27b)
Taxrate = 0.23% (10.0m / 4.37b)
NOPAT = 5.31b (EBIT 5.32b * (1 - 0.23%))
Current Ratio = 1.03 (Total Current Assets 3.17b / Total Current Liabilities 3.07b)
Debt / Equity = 1.54 (Debt 21.27b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 13.82b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.22 (Net Debt 20.33b / EBITDA 6.62b)
Debt / FCF = 4.33 (Debt 21.27b / FCF TTM 4.92b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 13.80b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 11.39% (Net Income 4.31b, Total Assets 37.84b )
RoE = 31.24% (Net Income TTM 4.31b / Total Stockholder Equity 13.80b)
RoCE = 15.87% (Ebit 5.32b / (Equity 13.80b + L.T.Debt 19.73b))
RoIC = 14.91% (NOPAT 5.31b / Invested Capital 35.60b)
WACC = 6.93% (E(51.84b)/V(73.11b) * Re(9.32%)) + (D(21.27b)/V(73.11b) * Rd(1.10%) * (1-Tc(0.00)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 55.93 | Cagr: 0.08%
Discount Rate = 9.32% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.47% ; FCFE base≈4.80b ; Y1≈5.01b ; Y5≈5.79b
Fair Price DCF = 79.61 (DCF Value 81.13b / Shares Outstanding 1.02b; 5y FCF grow 4.66% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 70.62 | Revenue CAGR: 0.59%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 2.79
EPS Correlation: 10.69 | EPS CAGR: -10.93%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 2.99
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