MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MPC • US56585A1025
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This MPC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MPC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MPC was profitable.
- MPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years MPC has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years MPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.82%, MPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of MPC (23.35%) is better than 87.08% of its industry peers.
- MPC has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.66%) than 85.17% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MPC is significantly below the industry average of 22.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.82% | ||
| ROE | 23.35% | ||
| ROIC | 10.66% |
ROA(3y)6.81%
ROA(5y)9.59%
ROE(3y)27.46%
ROE(5y)34.38%
ROIC(3y)12.95%
ROIC(5y)13.78%
1.3 Margins
- MPC has a Profit Margin of 2.99%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MPC outperforms 41.63% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MPC has declined.
- MPC has a worse Operating Margin (6.01%) than 62.20% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MPC has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 11.55%, MPC is doing worse than 69.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MPC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.99% | ||
| GM | 11.55% |
OM growth 3Y-19.23%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-28.26%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.77%
GM growth 5Y19.8%
2. MPC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MPC is still creating some value.
- MPC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MPC has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, MPC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MPC has an Altman-Z score of 3.25. 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 3.25, MPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- MPC has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.90. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MPC would need 6.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.90, MPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- MPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.76. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MPC (1.76) is worse than 75.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC7.21%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.26 indicates that MPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MPC's Current ratio of 1.26 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MPC outperforms 55.02% of its industry peers.
- MPC has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a bad value and indicates that MPC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MPC has a worse Quick ratio (0.74) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. MPC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MPC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.63%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, MPC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -25.91% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -3.80% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, MPC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.39% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.63%
EPS 3Y-25.91%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%428.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.95%
Revenue growth 5Y14.39%
Sales Q2Q%-0.13%
3.2 Future
- MPC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.08% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MPC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y53.22%
EPS Next 2Y19.84%
EPS Next 3Y14.33%
EPS Next 5Y22.08%
Revenue Next Year-0.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.78%
Revenue Next 3Y0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.69%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. MPC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MPC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.61.
- MPC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- MPC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- MPC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.45.
- MPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MPC is cheaper than 64.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- MPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MPC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- MPC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MPC is cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- MPC's earnings are expected to grow with 14.33% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.84%
EPS Next 3Y14.33%
5. MPC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.79%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- MPC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.23.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MPC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MPC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.94%!
- MPC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MPC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.94%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
- MPC pays out 28.20% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- MPC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP28.2%
EPS Next 2Y19.84%
EPS Next 3Y14.33%
MPC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
222.62
-0.9 (-0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners77.09%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap65.56B
Revenue(TTM)135.05B
Net Income(TTM)4.04B
Analysts72.8
Price Target230.76 (3.66%)
Short Float %2.74%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
Yearly Dividend3.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.94%
DP28.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date02-18 2026-02-18 (1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)17.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.31%
Max EPS beat(2)40.04%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)27.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.31%
Max EPS beat(4)55.08%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)575.13%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)392%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)299.6%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.04%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.27%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.56%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.28%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.59%
PT rev (1m)13.08%
PT rev (3m)12.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)69.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)27.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.94 | ||
| P/B | 3.79 | ||
| P/tB | 12.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.34 |
EPS(TTM)10.8
EY4.85%
EPS(NY)16.55
Fwd EY7.43%
FCF(TTM)16.19
FCFY7.27%
OCF(TTM)28.02
OCFY12.59%
SpS458.57
BVpS58.79
TBVpS17.81
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number119.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.82% | ||
| ROE | 23.35% | ||
| ROCE | 12.63% | ||
| ROIC | 10.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.12% | ||
| OM | 6.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.99% | ||
| GM | 11.55% | ||
| FCFM | 3.53% |
ROA(3y)6.81%
ROA(5y)9.59%
ROE(3y)27.46%
ROE(5y)34.38%
ROIC(3y)12.95%
ROIC(5y)13.78%
ROICexc(3y)14.48%
ROICexc(5y)15.91%
ROICexgc(3y)17.29%
ROICexgc(5y)18.8%
ROCE(3y)15.34%
ROCE(5y)16.33%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.79%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.48%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-19.23%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-28.26%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.77%
GM growth 5Y19.8%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.68 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.66 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | 117.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
F-Score7
WACC7.21%
ROIC/WACC1.48
Cap/Depr(3y)80.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.82%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.64%
Profit Quality(3y)140.82%
Profit Quality(5y)109.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.63%
EPS 3Y-25.91%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%428.57%
EPS Next Y53.22%
EPS Next 2Y19.84%
EPS Next 3Y14.33%
EPS Next 5Y22.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.95%
Revenue growth 5Y14.39%
Sales Q2Q%-0.13%
Revenue Next Year-0.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.78%
Revenue Next 3Y0.2%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.69%
EBIT growth 1Y19.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.46%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year91.26%
EBIT Next 3Y21.08%
EBIT Next 5Y12.5%
FCF growth 1Y-22.26%
FCF growth 3Y-30.07%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.75%
OCF growth 3Y-20.4%
OCF growth 5Y27.82%
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP / MPC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MPC.
Can you provide the valuation status for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) stock?
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) is 20.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.79.
How sustainable is the dividend of MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) stock?
The dividend rating of MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.2%.