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MRC GLOBAL INC (MRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MRC - US55345K1034 - Common Stock

14.67 USD
-0.22 (-1.48%)
Last: 9/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

MRC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 50 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. While MRC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. MRC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MRC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MRC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years MRC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
MRC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
MRC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMRC 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 200M -200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

MRC's Return On Assets of -1.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRC is outperformed by 72.00% of its industry peers.
MRC's Return On Equity of -3.73% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRC is outperformed by 70.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.27%, MRC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MRC is in line with the industry average of 9.98%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.27%) for MRC is well below the 3 year average (11.12%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MRC had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.13%
ROE -3.73%
ROIC 5.27%
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)-1.99%
ROE(3y)7.53%
ROE(5y)-5.06%
ROIC(3y)11.12%
ROIC(5y)8.3%
MRC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMRC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MRC has grown nicely.
MRC's Operating Margin of 2.91% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRC is outperformed by 68.00% of its industry peers.
MRC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 20.01%, MRC is not doing good in the industry: 76.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MRC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.91%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 20.01%
OM growth 3Y12.04%
OM growth 5Y9.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y16.09%
GM growth 3Y3.58%
GM growth 5Y2.92%
MRC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMRC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MRC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MRC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MRC has more shares outstanding
MRC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MRC Yearly Shares OutstandingMRC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
MRC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMRC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.20 indicates that MRC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MRC has a Altman-Z score (2.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
MRC has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.21. This is a neutral value as MRC would need 4.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.21, MRC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that MRC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
MRC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MRC outperforms 44.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 4.21
Altman-Z 2.2
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC9.46%
MRC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMRC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

MRC has a Current Ratio of 1.84. This is a normal value and indicates that MRC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MRC (1.84) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MRC has a Quick Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that MRC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MRC's Quick ratio of 1.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRC is outperformed by 62.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.84
Quick Ratio 1
MRC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMRC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MRC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -50.00%.
MRC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.84% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MRC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.48% in the last year.
MRC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50%
EPS 3Y37.51%
EPS 5Y13.84%
EPS Q2Q%-19.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.48%
Revenue growth 3Y4.14%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.84%
Sales Q2Q%-4.09%

3.2 Future

MRC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.37% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y63.93%
EPS Next 2Y35.98%
EPS Next 3Y25.1%
EPS Next 5Y24.37%
Revenue Next Year-0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y2.55%
Revenue Next 3Y0.64%
Revenue Next 5Y3.22%

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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
MRC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMRC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
MRC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMRC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.68 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MRC.
MRC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
MRC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.21, the valuation of MRC can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MRC indicates a rather cheap valuation: MRC is cheaper than 84.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.48. MRC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.68
Fwd PE 12.21
MRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

MRC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MRC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.65
EV/EBITDA 12.98
MRC Per share dataMRC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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.
MRC's earnings are expected to grow with 25.10% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)2
EPS Next 2Y35.98%
EPS Next 3Y25.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MRC does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

MRC GLOBAL INC

NYSE:MRC (9/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 14.67 0 (0%)

14.67

-0.22 (-1.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners99.84%
Inst Owner Change0.5%
Ins Owners2.15%
Ins Owner Change6.85%
Market Cap1.25B
Analysts82.86
Price Target15.98 (8.93%)
Short Float %2.06%
Short Ratio1.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.19%
DP-55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.13%
Min EPS beat(2)1.72%
Max EPS beat(2)20.53%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-51.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-244.01%
Max EPS beat(4)20.53%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.52%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.89%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)46.91%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.51%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.51%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.09%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.71%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.2%
PT rev (1m)-2.08%
PT rev (3m)2.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.68
Fwd PE 12.21
P/S 0.43
P/FCF 11.65
P/OCF 8.6
P/B 2.33
P/tB 9.1
EV/EBITDA 12.98
EPS(TTM)0.53
EY3.61%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY8.19%
FCF(TTM)1.26
FCFY8.58%
OCF(TTM)1.71
OCFY11.63%
SpS33.92
BVpS6.31
TBVpS1.61
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.13%
ROE -3.73%
ROCE 7.08%
ROIC 5.27%
ROICexc 5.63%
ROICexgc 8.77%
OM 2.91%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 20.01%
FCFM 3.71%
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)-1.99%
ROE(3y)7.53%
ROE(5y)-5.06%
ROIC(3y)11.12%
ROIC(5y)8.3%
ROICexc(3y)11.97%
ROICexc(5y)8.91%
ROICexgc(3y)19.85%
ROICexgc(5y)14.75%
ROCE(3y)14.93%
ROCE(5y)11.15%
ROICexcg growth 3Y20.91%
ROICexcg growth 5Y16.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y21.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.6%
OM growth 3Y12.04%
OM growth 5Y9.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y16.09%
GM growth 3Y3.58%
GM growth 5Y2.92%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 4.21
Debt/EBITDA 3.56
Cap/Depr 92.68%
Cap/Sales 1.32%
Interest Coverage 3.11
Cash Conversion 116%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.84
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 2.2
F-Score3
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)45.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)36.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-50%
EPS 3Y37.51%
EPS 5Y13.84%
EPS Q2Q%-19.35%
EPS Next Y63.93%
EPS Next 2Y35.98%
EPS Next 3Y25.1%
EPS Next 5Y24.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.48%
Revenue growth 3Y4.14%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.84%
Sales Q2Q%-4.09%
Revenue Next Year-0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y2.55%
Revenue Next 3Y0.64%
Revenue Next 5Y3.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-51.45%
EBIT growth 3Y16.67%
EBIT growth 5Y5.56%
EBIT Next Year38.81%
EBIT Next 3Y13.64%
EBIT Next 5Y13.27%
FCF growth 1Y386.36%
FCF growth 3Y75.35%
FCF growth 5Y2.06%
OCF growth 1Y339.39%
OCF growth 3Y70.18%
OCF growth 5Y2.66%