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
- In the past year MPLX was profitable.
- In the past year MPLX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years MPLX has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MPLX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MPLX has a better Return On Assets (11.42%) than 90.43% of its industry peers.
- MPLX has a better Return On Equity (34.35%) than 93.30% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.81%, MPLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MPLX is significantly below the industry average of 23.03%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of MPLX (37.80%) is better than 92.34% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MPLX has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of MPLX (45.72%) is better than 91.87% of its industry peers.
- MPLX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 60.60%, MPLX is doing good in 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MPLX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- MPLX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- MPLX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MPLX has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.26. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MPLX would need 6.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.26, MPLX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69 is on the high side and indicates that MPLX has dependencies on debt financing.
- MPLX's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MPLX is outperformed by 74.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC7.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that MPLX should not have too much problems paying 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.18, MPLX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, MPLX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.97% on average per year.
- MPLX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.92%.
- 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
- MPLX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.43% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MPLX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.73% on average per year.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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
- MPLX is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.06.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MPLX indicates a rather cheap valuation: MPLX is cheaper than 80.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MPLX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.51, MPLX is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MPLX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- MPLX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MPLX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MPLX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MPLX is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MPLX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y2.68%
EPS Next 3Y4.38%
5. MPLX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MPLX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.30%, which is a nice return.
- MPLX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.20. MPLX pays more dividend than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MPLX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.3% |
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
- MPLX pays out 81.91% of its income as dividend. 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
58.13
-0.83 (-1.41%)
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-14.4%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner Change2.36%
Market Cap59.01B
Revenue(TTM)13.00B
Net Income(TTM)4.91B
Analysts75
Price Target60 (3.22%)
Short Float %1.95%
Short Ratio4.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.3% |
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)1.84%
PT rev (3m)2.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.98%
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)-1.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.51 | ||
| P/S | 4.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.99 | ||
| P/B | 4.13 | ||
| P/tB | 14.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.31 |
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY8.29%
EPS(NY)4.65
Fwd EY7.99%
FCF(TTM)4.04
FCFY6.95%
OCF(TTM)5.82
OCFY10.01%
SpS12.8
BVpS14.09
TBVpS4.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.81
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
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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 6 / 10 to MPLX.
Can you provide the valuation status for MPLX LP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 12.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.13.
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%.