MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP (MMLP)

US5733311055

3.61  +0.21 (+6.18%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to MMLP. MMLP was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. MMLP has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. MMLP has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MMLP was profitable.
In the past year MMLP had a positive cash flow from operations.
MMLP had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MMLP had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 0.75%, MMLP is not doing good in the industry: 74.02% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MMLP has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: MMLP outperforms 73.04% of its industry peers.
MMLP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.14%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.77%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.35%) for MMLP is above the 3 year average (10.14%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.75%
ROE N/A
ROIC 11.35%
ROA(3y)-0.86%
ROA(5y)-5.89%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.14%
ROIC(5y)9.15%

1.3 Margins

MMLP's Profit Margin of 0.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MMLP is outperformed by 75.49% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of MMLP (9.21%) is worse than 69.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MMLP has grown nicely.
MMLP's Gross Margin of 57.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MMLP outperforms 65.20% of its industry peers.
MMLP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.21%
PM (TTM) 0.58%
GM 57.87%
OM growth 3Y9.78%
OM growth 5Y13.12%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.95%
GM growth 5Y7.66%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MMLP is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MMLP has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
MMLP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MMLP has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC6.7%

2.3 Liquidity

MMLP has a Current Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that MMLP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.57, MMLP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that MMLP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MMLP has a Quick ratio (1.11) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 1.11

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 171.43% over the past year.
MMLP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -16.60%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.79% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)171.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-166.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y5.89%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.79%
Sales Q2Q%-3.26%

3.2 Future

MMLP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 80.97% yearly.
MMLP is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -4.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y202%
EPS Next 2Y80.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-9.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.63%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 36.10 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MMLP.
MMLP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MMLP is more expensive than 70.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.28. MMLP is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.59, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MMLP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MMLP indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MMLP is more expensive than 65.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.53, MMLP is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.1
Fwd PE 23.59

4.2 Price Multiples

66.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MMLP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.18

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MMLP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
MMLP's earnings are expected to grow with 80.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y80.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MMLP has a yearly dividend return of 0.62%, which is pretty low.
MMLP's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.60.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.62, MMLP pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.62%

5.2 History

The dividend of MMLP decreases each year by -60.13%.
MMLP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MMLP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-60.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3

5.3 Sustainability

MMLP pays out 19.04% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.04%
EPS Next 2Y80.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A

MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP

NASDAQ:MMLP (1/15/2025, 11:55:36 AM)

3.61

+0.21 (+6.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)10-16 2024-10-16/amc
Earnings (Next)02-12 2025-02-12/amc
Inst Owners38.29%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.43%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap140.79M
Analysts43.33
Price Target4.08 (13.02%)
Short Float %0.26%
Short Ratio0.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.62%
Dividend Growth(5Y)-60.13%
DP19.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-75.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-161.44%
Max EPS beat(2)10.29%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.02%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)175%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 36.1
Fwd PE 23.59
P/S 0.2
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.75
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.18
EPS(TTM)0.1
EY2.77%
EPS(NY)0.15
Fwd EY4.24%
FCF(TTM)-0.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.96
OCFY26.67%
SpS18.39
BVpS-1.57
TBVpS-2
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.75%
ROE N/A
ROCE 14.36%
ROIC 11.35%
ROICexc 11.35%
ROICexgc 11.78%
OM 9.21%
PM (TTM) 0.58%
GM 57.87%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.86%
ROA(5y)-5.89%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.14%
ROIC(5y)9.15%
ROICexc(3y)10.14%
ROICexc(5y)9.18%
ROICexgc(3y)10.56%
ROICexgc(5y)9.55%
ROCE(3y)12.83%
ROCE(5y)11.58%
ROICexcg growth 3Y20.61%
ROICexcg growth 5Y28.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y20.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y27.79%
OM growth 3Y9.78%
OM growth 5Y13.12%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.95%
GM growth 5Y7.66%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 4.04
Cap/Depr 85.91%
Cap/Sales 6%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 32.32%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.57
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC6.7%
ROIC/WACC1.69
Cap/Depr(3y)48.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.33%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)171.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-166.67%
EPS Next Y202%
EPS Next 2Y80.97%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y5.89%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.79%
Sales Q2Q%-3.26%
Revenue Next Year-9.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.63%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.63%
EBIT growth 3Y16.25%
EBIT growth 5Y7.7%
EBIT Next Year82.48%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-198.62%
FCF growth 3Y41.77%
FCF growth 5Y8.16%
OCF growth 1Y19.97%
OCF growth 3Y28.49%
OCF growth 5Y5.54%