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
- MPC had positive earnings in the past year.
- MPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years MPC has always been profitable.
- MPC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.35%, MPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- MPC has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.66%) than 85.17% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MPC is significantly below the industry average of 22.73%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of MPC (2.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MPC has declined.
- MPC has a Operating Margin of 6.01%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MPC underperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
- MPC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- MPC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MPC is creating value.
- MPC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MPC has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for MPC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.25 indicates that MPC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.25, MPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.43% 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.
- MPC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.90. This is in the better half of the industry: MPC outperforms 61.24% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.76 is on the high side and indicates that MPC has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.76, MPC is not doing good in the industry: 75.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.76 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC7.19%
2.3 Liquidity
- MPC has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that MPC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MPC has a Current ratio of 1.26. This is comparable 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 Quick ratio of 0.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: MPC underperforms 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 15.63% over the past year.
- The earnings per share for MPC have been decreasing by -25.91% on average. This is quite bad
- MPC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.80%.
- MPC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.39% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.08% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y53.22%
EPS Next 2Y19.84%
EPS Next 3Y14.33%
EPS Next 5Y22.08%
Revenue Next Year5.51%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y0.26%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.69%
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. MPC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.47, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MPC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MPC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- MPC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.36, which indicates a correct valuation of MPC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MPC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MPC is cheaper than 65.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.62, MPC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MPC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MPC is cheaper than 60.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MPC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MPC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MPC's earnings are expected to grow with 14.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y19.84%
EPS Next 3Y14.33%
5. MPC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.77%, MPC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- MPC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.26.
- MPC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MPC grows each year by 9.94%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- 28.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MPC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MPC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.2%
EPS Next 2Y19.84%
EPS Next 3Y14.33%
MPC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
221.1
-0.97 (-0.44%)
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 Change-0.09%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap65.11B
Revenue(TTM)135.05B
Net Income(TTM)4.04B
Analysts72.8
Price Target232.62 (5.21%)
Short Float %2.32%
Short Ratio2.5
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
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)14%
PT rev (3m)14.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-38.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-46.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)27.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.89 | ||
| P/B | 3.76 | ||
| P/tB | 12.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.32 |
EPS(TTM)10.8
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)16.55
Fwd EY7.48%
FCF(TTM)16.19
FCFY7.32%
OCF(TTM)28.02
OCFY12.67%
SpS458.57
BVpS58.79
TBVpS17.81
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number119.525 (-45.94%)
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
WACC7.19%
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 Year5.51%
Revenue Next 2Y0.59%
Revenue Next 3Y0.26%
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 20.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.76.
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%.