Marathon Oil Corp (MRO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:MRO - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US5658491064 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
MRO gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. MRO has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MRO has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MRO was profitable.
MRO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MRO had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MRO had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MRO's Return On Assets of 6.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MRO outperforms 61.46% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MRO (11.63%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MRO has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: MRO outperforms 67.32% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MRO is significantly below the industry average of 23.79%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.85% | ||
| ROE | 11.63% | ||
| ROIC | 10.21% |
ROA(3y)10.54%
ROA(5y)5.18%
ROE(3y)18.14%
ROE(5y)8.92%
ROIC(3y)13.87%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of MRO (19.79%) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
MRO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MRO has a Operating Margin of 29.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: MRO outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MRO has grown nicely.
MRO has a better Gross Margin (86.89%) than 92.68% of its industry peers.
MRO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 29.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.79% | ||
| GM | 86.89% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y8.4%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y5.86%
GM growth 3Y2.24%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MRO 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, MRO has less shares outstanding
MRO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MRO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MRO has an Altman-Z score of 2.76. This is not the best score and indicates that MRO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MRO (2.76) is better than 72.68% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MRO is 2.33, which is a good value as it means it would take MRO, 2.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.33, MRO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that MRO is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.42, MRO is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.76 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC8.07%
2.3 Liquidity
MRO has a Current Ratio of 0.69. This is a bad value and indicates that MRO is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MRO has a worse Current ratio (0.69) than 79.02% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that MRO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MRO's Quick ratio of 0.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRO is outperformed by 78.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MRO have decreased strongly by -10.36% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 29.38% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
MRO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.78%.
Measured over the past years, MRO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.30% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.36%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y29.38%
EPS Q2Q%-16.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.78%
Revenue growth 3Y29.48%
Revenue growth 5Y1.3%
Sales Q2Q%-3.97%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MRO will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.56% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.14% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.75%
EPS Next 2Y-4.99%
EPS Next 3Y-3.07%
EPS Next 5Y-2.56%
Revenue Next Year0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.04%
Revenue Next 3Y1.14%
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 decreasing.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.37 indicates a reasonable valuation of MRO.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as MRO.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, MRO is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.12, MRO is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MRO is on the same level as its industry peers.
MRO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MRO's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MRO is cheaper than 69.27% of the companies in the same industry.
75.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MRO, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MRO has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
MRO's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.07% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2Y-4.99%
EPS Next 3Y-3.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MRO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.54%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
MRO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.51.
MRO's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MRO grows each year by 15.43%, which is quite nice.
MRO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MRO has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.43%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
MRO pays out 19.02% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.02%
EPS Next 2Y-4.99%
EPS Next 3Y-3.07%
28.55
-0.37 (-1.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.7%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap15.97B
Analysts73.08
Price Target31.8 (11.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.43%
DP19.02%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-10%
Max EPS beat(2)0.17%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-10%
Max EPS beat(4)8.86%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.02%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)6.61%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)16.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.46%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.57%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.44%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.58%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.55%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.13%
PT rev (1m)-1.5%
PT rev (3m)-5.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.12 | ||
| P/S | 2.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | 1.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.76 |
EPS(TTM)2.51
EY8.79%
EPS(NY)2.36
Fwd EY8.25%
FCF(TTM)3.65
FCFY12.78%
OCF(TTM)7.39
OCFY25.88%
SpS12.01
BVpS20.44
TBVpS20.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.85% | ||
| ROE | 11.63% | ||
| ROCE | 11.67% | ||
| ROIC | 10.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.29% | ||
| OM | 29.96% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.79% | ||
| GM | 86.89% | ||
| FCFM | 30.38% |
ROA(3y)10.54%
ROA(5y)5.18%
ROE(3y)18.14%
ROE(5y)8.92%
ROIC(3y)13.87%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)14.15%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)14.15%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.81%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y12.25%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y12.37%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y8.4%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y5.86%
GM growth 3Y2.24%
GM growth 5Y0.24%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.15% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 96.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 153.46% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.76 |
F-Score7
WACC8.07%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)75.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)32.44%
Profit Quality(3y)158.04%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.36%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y29.38%
EPS Q2Q%-16.88%
EPS Next Y-6.75%
EPS Next 2Y-4.99%
EPS Next 3Y-3.07%
EPS Next 5Y-2.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.78%
Revenue growth 3Y29.48%
Revenue growth 5Y1.3%
Sales Q2Q%-3.97%
Revenue Next Year0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y0.04%
Revenue Next 3Y1.14%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-20.06%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y9.81%
EBIT Next Year90.59%
EBIT Next 3Y24.05%
EBIT Next 5Y14.35%
FCF growth 1Y-49.68%
FCF growth 3Y150.93%
FCF growth 5Y35.42%
OCF growth 1Y-24.1%
OCF growth 3Y40.52%
OCF growth 5Y4.82%