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MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:MPC - US56585A1025 - Common Stock

193.76 USD
+1.04 (+0.54%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
193.76 USD
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After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MPC. MPC was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. MPC has an average financial health and profitability rating. MPC does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MPC had positive earnings in the past year.
MPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MPC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MPC had a positive operating cash flow.
MPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.98%, MPC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.05% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.83%, MPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MPC (7.97%) is better than 71.90% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MPC is below the industry average of 21.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.97%) for MPC is well below the 3 year average (17.20%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MPC had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.98%
ROE 14.83%
ROIC 7.97%
ROA(3y)10.58%
ROA(5y)6.32%
ROE(3y)37.13%
ROE(5y)20.85%
ROIC(3y)17.2%
ROIC(5y)N/A
MPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of MPC (1.75%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MPC has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.09%, MPC is doing worse than 66.19% of the companies in the same industry.
MPC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 9.38%, MPC is not doing good in the industry: 70.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MPC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.09%
PM (TTM) 1.75%
GM 9.38%
OM growth 3Y10.38%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-32.72%
PM growth 5Y0.75%
GM growth 3Y3.77%
GM growth 5Y-1.88%
MPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MPC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for MPC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
MPC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MPC is higher compared to a year ago.
MPC Yearly Shares OutstandingMPC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
MPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

MPC has an Altman-Z score of 3.17. This indicates that MPC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.17, MPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MPC is 6.93, which is on the high side as it means it would take MPC, 6.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MPC has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.93) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.64. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
MPC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.64. This is in the lower half of the industry: MPC underperforms 76.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.64
Debt/FCF 6.93
Altman-Z 3.17
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC7.92%
MPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that MPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MPC has a Current ratio of 1.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MPC outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that MPC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MPC has a worse Quick ratio (0.73) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.73
MPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for MPC have decreased strongly by -40.24% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.47% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, MPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.24%
EPS 3Y55.17%
EPS 5Y14.1%
EPS Q2Q%60.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.47%
Revenue growth 3Y5.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.7%
Sales Q2Q%1.35%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.41% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
MPC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.89%
EPS Next 2Y19.31%
EPS Next 3Y14.35%
EPS Next 5Y16.41%
Revenue Next Year-6.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.38%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.18%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
MPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 50B 100B 150B
MPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 10 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MPC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MPC is valued a bit more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.06. MPC is around the same levels.
MPC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.57.
MPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.73), we can say MPC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.83
Fwd PE 14.57
MPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

MPC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MPC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.21
EV/EBITDA 9.99
MPC Per share dataMPC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 100 200 300 400

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MPC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
MPC's earnings are expected to grow with 14.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)6.64
PEG (5Y)1.83
EPS Next 2Y19.31%
EPS Next 3Y14.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.08%.
MPC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.14.
MPC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.08%

5.2 History

The dividend of MPC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.91%!
MPC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MPC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.91%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years13
MPC Yearly Dividends per shareMPC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

MPC pays out 46.88% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of MPC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP46.88%
EPS Next 2Y19.31%
EPS Next 3Y14.35%
MPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B
MPC Dividend Payout.MPC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MPC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP

NYSE:MPC (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 193.76 0 (0%)

193.76

+1.04 (+0.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners77.57%
Inst Owner Change-4.33%
Ins Owners0.22%
Ins Owner Change-0.21%
Market Cap58.91B
Revenue(TTM)140.38B
Net Income(TTM)2.43B
Analysts74.17
Price Target201.62 (4.06%)
Short Float %2.43%
Short Ratio4.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.08%
Yearly Dividend3.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.91%
DP46.88%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date11-19 2025-11-19 (1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2210.63%
Min EPS beat(2)55.08%
Max EPS beat(2)4366.18%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1135.37%
Min EPS beat(4)32.15%
Max EPS beat(4)4366.18%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)580.63%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)392.19%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)309.05%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.59%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7%
Min Revenue beat(4)6.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.26%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.49%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.76%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)13.9%
PT rev (1m)3.8%
PT rev (3m)6.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.83
Fwd PE 14.57
P/S 0.42
P/FCF 13.21
P/OCF 8.33
P/B 3.59
P/tB 7.23
EV/EBITDA 9.99
EPS(TTM)7.5
EY3.87%
EPS(NY)13.3
Fwd EY6.86%
FCF(TTM)14.66
FCFY7.57%
OCF(TTM)23.25
OCFY12%
SpS457.35
BVpS53.93
TBVpS26.81
PEG (NY)6.64
PEG (5Y)1.83
Graham Number95.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.98%
ROE 14.83%
ROCE 9.66%
ROIC 7.97%
ROICexc 7.97%
ROICexgc 9.26%
OM 4.09%
PM (TTM) 1.75%
GM 9.38%
FCFM 3.21%
ROA(3y)10.58%
ROA(5y)6.32%
ROE(3y)37.13%
ROE(5y)20.85%
ROIC(3y)17.2%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)20.11%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)23.54%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)20.86%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.97%
OM growth 3Y10.38%
OM growth 5Y0%
PM growth 3Y-32.72%
PM growth 5Y0.75%
GM growth 3Y3.77%
GM growth 5Y-1.88%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.64
Debt/FCF 6.93
Debt/EBITDA 2.98
Cap/Depr 79.05%
Cap/Sales 1.88%
Interest Coverage 4.62
Cash Conversion 78.6%
Profit Quality 183.31%
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 0.73
Altman-Z 3.17
F-Score4
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)69.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.93%
Profit Quality(3y)133.55%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.24%
EPS 3Y55.17%
EPS 5Y14.1%
EPS Q2Q%60.96%
EPS Next Y3.89%
EPS Next 2Y19.31%
EPS Next 3Y14.35%
EPS Next 5Y16.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.47%
Revenue growth 3Y5.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.7%
Sales Q2Q%1.35%
Revenue Next Year-6.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.38%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-52.59%
EBIT growth 3Y16.01%
EBIT growth 5Y4.69%
EBIT Next Year78.23%
EBIT Next 3Y26.76%
EBIT Next 5Y14.23%
FCF growth 1Y-71.28%
FCF growth 3Y28.41%
FCF growth 5Y8.56%
OCF growth 1Y-60.52%
OCF growth 3Y25.73%
OCF growth 5Y-1.7%

MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP / MPC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MPC.


What is the valuation status for MPC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of MPC stock?

MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) is expected to grow by 3.89% in the next year.


Is the dividend of MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 46.88%.