MPLX LP (MPLX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MPLX • US55336V1008
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This MPLX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MPLX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MPLX had positive earnings in the past year.
- MPLX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years MPLX has been profitable.
- MPLX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MPLX (11.42%) is better than 90.43% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 34.35%, MPLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MPLX (11.81%) is better than 88.52% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MPLX is significantly below the industry average of 23.05%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.42% | ||
| ROE | 34.35% | ||
| ROIC | 11.81% |
ROA(3y)11.11%
ROA(5y)10.46%
ROE(3y)32.23%
ROE(5y)30.51%
ROIC(3y)11.82%
ROIC(5y)11.41%
1.3 Margins
- MPLX's Profit Margin of 37.80% is amongst the best of the industry. MPLX outperforms 92.34% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MPLX has grown nicely.
- MPLX's Operating Margin of 45.72% is amongst the best of the industry. MPLX outperforms 91.87% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MPLX has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 60.60%, MPLX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- MPLX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 45.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 37.8% | ||
| GM | 60.6% |
OM growth 3Y2.64%
OM growth 5Y7.48%
PM growth 3Y4.78%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.21%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
2. MPLX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- MPLX 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 MPLX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MPLX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MPLX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MPLX is 6.26, which is on the high side as it means it would take MPLX, 6.26 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MPLX's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MPLX outperforms 61.72% of its industry peers.
- MPLX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.69, MPLX is not doing good in the industry: 74.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- MPLX has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that MPLX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MPLX has a Current ratio of 1.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MPLX outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
- MPLX has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that MPLX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MPLX has a better Quick ratio (1.18) than 61.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. MPLX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MPLX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.49%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.97% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, MPLX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.92% in the last year.
- MPLX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.49%
EPS 3Y8.73%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%9.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.92%
Revenue growth 3Y3.83%
Revenue growth 5Y11.42%
Sales Q2Q%6.17%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.43% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3.61%
EPS Next 2Y2.68%
EPS Next 3Y4.38%
EPS Next 5Y4.43%
Revenue Next Year1.61%
Revenue Next 2Y3.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.7%
Revenue Next 5Y3.73%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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. MPLX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.03, which indicates a correct valuation of MPLX.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MPLX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. MPLX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.48 indicates a correct valuation of MPLX.
- 79.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MPLX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- MPLX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MPLX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MPLX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MPLX is cheaper than 71.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of MPLX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.8
EPS Next 2Y2.68%
EPS Next 3Y4.38%
5. MPLX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.39%, MPLX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.29, MPLX pays a better dividend. On top of this MPLX pays more dividend than 84.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MPLX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.39% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MPLX grows each year by 6.62%, which is quite nice.
- MPLX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- MPLX has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.62%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 81.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MPLX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- MPLX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP81.91%
EPS Next 2Y2.68%
EPS Next 3Y4.38%
MPLX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
57.99
-0.29 (-0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners17.85%
Inst Owner Change-14.41%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner Change2.36%
Market Cap58.87B
Revenue(TTM)13.00B
Net Income(TTM)4.91B
Analysts75
Price Target58.54 (0.95%)
Short Float %1.95%
Short Ratio4.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.39% |
Yearly Dividend3.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.62%
DP81.91%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-09 2026-02-09 (1.0765)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.29%
Min EPS beat(2)8.67%
Max EPS beat(2)37.9%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)9.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.39%
Max EPS beat(4)37.9%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)6.11%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.37%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)7.25%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.18%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.18%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.02%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.25%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.29%
PT rev (1m)-0.64%
PT rev (3m)0.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.48 | ||
| P/S | 4.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.96 | ||
| P/B | 4.12 | ||
| P/tB | 14.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.3 |
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY8.31%
EPS(NY)4.65
Fwd EY8.01%
FCF(TTM)4.04
FCFY6.97%
OCF(TTM)5.82
OCFY10.04%
SpS12.8
BVpS14.09
TBVpS4.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.8
Graham Number39.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.42% | ||
| ROE | 34.35% | ||
| ROCE | 14.95% | ||
| ROIC | 11.81% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.09% | ||
| OM | 45.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 37.8% | ||
| GM | 60.6% | ||
| FCFM | 31.55% |
ROA(3y)11.11%
ROA(5y)10.46%
ROE(3y)32.23%
ROE(5y)30.51%
ROIC(3y)11.82%
ROIC(5y)11.41%
ROICexc(3y)12.35%
ROICexc(5y)11.74%
ROICexgc(3y)16.63%
ROICexgc(5y)15.82%
ROCE(3y)14.96%
ROCE(5y)14.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y17.57%
OM growth 3Y2.64%
OM growth 5Y7.48%
PM growth 3Y4.78%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.21%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.3
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 133.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 83.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score7
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC1.61
Cap/Depr(3y)97.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)80%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.66%
Profit Quality(3y)104.65%
Profit Quality(5y)114.73%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.49%
EPS 3Y8.73%
EPS 5Y14.97%
EPS Q2Q%9.35%
EPS Next Y-3.61%
EPS Next 2Y2.68%
EPS Next 3Y4.38%
EPS Next 5Y4.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.92%
Revenue growth 3Y3.83%
Revenue growth 5Y11.42%
Sales Q2Q%6.17%
Revenue Next Year1.61%
Revenue Next 2Y3.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.7%
Revenue Next 5Y3.73%
EBIT growth 1Y12.39%
EBIT growth 3Y6.56%
EBIT growth 5Y19.75%
EBIT Next Year29.02%
EBIT Next 3Y13.84%
EBIT Next 5Y9.26%
FCF growth 1Y-16.14%
FCF growth 3Y-0.89%
FCF growth 5Y4.2%
OCF growth 1Y-0.62%
OCF growth 3Y5.59%
OCF growth 5Y5.5%
MPLX LP / MPLX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MPLX LP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MPLX.
Can you provide the valuation status for MPLX LP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MPLX LP (MPLX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MPLX LP?
MPLX LP (MPLX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of MPLX LP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MPLX LP (MPLX) is 12.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.12.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for MPLX stock?
The dividend rating of MPLX LP (MPLX) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 81.91%.