PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PAGP • US72651A2078
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22.84 USD
+0.15 (+0.66%)
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This PAGP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PAGP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PAGP was profitable.
- PAGP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years PAGP has been profitable.
- PAGP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- PAGP has a Return On Assets of 0.83%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PAGP underperforms 64.11% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.26%, PAGP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- PAGP has a Return On Invested Capital (5.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PAGP is significantly below the industry average of 22.74%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.31%) for PAGP is above the 3 year average (4.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.83% | ||
| ROE | 19.26% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% |
ROA(3y)0.63%
ROA(5y)0.53%
ROE(3y)13.25%
ROE(5y)10.94%
ROIC(3y)4.31%
ROIC(5y)4.89%
1.3 Margins
- PAGP's Profit Margin of 0.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PAGP is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PAGP has grown nicely.
- PAGP has a Operating Margin of 3.46%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PAGP underperforms 65.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PAGP has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 9.20%, PAGP is not doing good in the industry: 72.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- PAGP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.58% | ||
| GM | 9.2% |
OM growth 3Y4.65%
OM growth 5Y-3.21%
PM growth 3Y26.1%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.99%
GM growth 5Y-6.76%
2. PAGP Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PAGP is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PAGP has less shares outstanding
- PAGP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- PAGP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PAGP is 4.92, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PAGP, 4.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.92, PAGP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- PAGP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 7.95. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of PAGP (7.95) is worse than 89.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.95 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC6.31%
2.3 Liquidity
- PAGP has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that PAGP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.96, PAGP is doing worse than 60.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- PAGP has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that PAGP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PAGP's Quick ratio of 0.92 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PAGP outperforms 47.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. PAGP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PAGP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 160.38%, which is quite impressive.
- PAGP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.64% yearly.
- PAGP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.54%.
- PAGP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)160.38%
EPS 3Y-12.64%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%900%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.27%
Revenue growth 5Y13.7%
Sales Q2Q%-14.81%
3.2 Future
- PAGP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.35% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y-0.44%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue Next Year8.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. PAGP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.55, which indicates a correct valuation of PAGP.
- PAGP's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.71, PAGP is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.25, the valuation of PAGP can be described as rather expensive.
- PAGP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.09, PAGP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 72.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PAGP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PAGP is valued cheaper than 99.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y-0.44%
5. PAGP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PAGP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.16%, which is a nice return.
- PAGP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.26. PAGP pays more dividend than 85.17% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, PAGP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of PAGP grows each year by 13.37%, which is quite nice.
- PAGP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- PAGP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.37%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- PAGP pays out 116.22% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- PAGP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP116.22%
EPS Next 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y-0.44%
PAGP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
22.84
+0.15 (+0.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-08 2026-05-08
Inst Owners78%
Inst Owner Change2.18%
Ins Owners2.67%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.52B
Revenue(TTM)44.80B
Net Income(TTM)259.00M
Analysts72.38
Price Target22.12 (-3.15%)
Short Float %8.04%
Short Ratio7.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.16% |
Yearly Dividend0.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.37%
DP116.22%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date05-01 2026-05-01 (0.4175)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.24%
Max EPS beat(2)3.75%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-19.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-55.97%
Max EPS beat(4)3.75%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-36.73%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)14.21%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)12.67%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-11.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)-6.32%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-10.37%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-8.41%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.96%
PT rev (1m)4.06%
PT rev (3m)3.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-21.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-26.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.54 | ||
| P/B | 3.36 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY6.04%
EPS(NY)1.25
Fwd EY5.48%
FCF(TTM)11.56
FCFY50.62%
OCF(TTM)14.81
OCFY64.84%
SpS226.35
BVpS6.8
TBVpS-2.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.5268 (-36.4%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.83% | ||
| ROE | 19.26% | ||
| ROCE | 5.88% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.76% | ||
| OM | 3.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.58% | ||
| GM | 9.2% | ||
| FCFM | 5.11% |
ROA(3y)0.63%
ROA(5y)0.53%
ROE(3y)13.25%
ROE(5y)10.94%
ROIC(3y)4.31%
ROIC(5y)4.89%
ROICexc(3y)4.35%
ROICexc(5y)4.96%
ROICexgc(3y)4.7%
ROICexgc(5y)5.4%
ROCE(3y)4.78%
ROCE(5y)5.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.08%
OM growth 3Y4.65%
OM growth 5Y-3.21%
PM growth 3Y26.1%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.99%
GM growth 5Y-6.76%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.95 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 117.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 883.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC6.31%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)60.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.1%
Profit Quality(3y)1261.03%
Profit Quality(5y)1540.31%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)160.38%
EPS 3Y-12.64%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%900%
EPS Next Y-9.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y-0.44%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.27%
Revenue growth 5Y13.7%
Sales Q2Q%-14.81%
Revenue Next Year8.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y16.18%
EBIT growth 3Y-4%
EBIT growth 5Y10.06%
EBIT Next Year55.72%
EBIT Next 3Y17.29%
EBIT Next 5Y11.23%
FCF growth 1Y22.68%
FCF growth 3Y5.49%
FCF growth 5Y24.73%
OCF growth 1Y18%
OCF growth 3Y6.83%
OCF growth 5Y14.18%
PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A / PAGP Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PAGP.
What is the valuation status of PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) stock?
PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) is 16.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.36.
Can you provide the financial health for PAGP stock?
The financial health rating of PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) is 2 / 10.