Marathon Oil Corp (MRO) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:MRO • US5658491064

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This MRO fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. MRO Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MRO had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MRO had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years MRO 4 years were profitable.
  • In the past 5 years MRO always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MRO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMRO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2B -2B 4B -4B

1.2 Ratios

  • MRO has a better Return On Assets (6.85%) than 61.46% of its industry peers.
  • MRO has a Return On Equity (11.63%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of MRO (10.21%) is better than 67.32% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MRO is significantly below the industry average of 23.10%.
Industry RankSector 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
MRO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMRO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • MRO's Profit Margin of 19.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MRO outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
  • MRO's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • MRO's Operating Margin of 29.96% is fine compared to the rest 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 Gross Margin of 86.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MRO outperforms 92.68% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MRO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
MRO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMRO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50 -50 -100

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2. MRO Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MRO is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MRO has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for MRO has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MRO Yearly Shares OutstandingMRO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M
MRO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMRO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.76 indicates that MRO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MRO has a better Altman-Z score (2.76) 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.
  • MRO's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MRO outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that MRO is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of MRO (0.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.42
Debt/FCF 2.33
Altman-Z 2.76
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC8.07%
MRO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMRO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.69 indicates that MRO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MRO's Current ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MRO is outperformed by 79.02% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that MRO may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.61, MRO is not doing good in the industry: 78.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.69
Quick Ratio 0.61
MRO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMRO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B

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3. MRO Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for MRO have decreased strongly by -10.36% in the last year.
  • MRO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 29.38% yearly.
  • MRO shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.78%.
  • MRO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.30% yearly.
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

  • MRO is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.56% yearly.
  • MRO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.14% yearly.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
MRO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMRO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2B 4B 6B 8B
MRO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMRO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 1 -1 2 3 4

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4. MRO Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.37 indicates a reasonable valuation of MRO.
  • MRO's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • MRO's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.12 indicates a correct valuation of MRO.
  • MRO's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. MRO is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.37
Fwd PE 12.12
MRO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMRO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MRO indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MRO is cheaper than 69.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MRO is valued a bit cheaper than 75.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.83
EV/EBITDA 4.76
MRO Per share dataMRO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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%

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5. MRO Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MRO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.54%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.24, MRO is paying slightly less dividend.
  • MRO's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector 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
MRO Yearly Dividends per shareMRO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

  • 19.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MRO. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.02%
EPS Next 2Y-4.99%
EPS Next 3Y-3.07%
MRO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMRO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2B -2B -4B
MRO Dividend Payout.MRO Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MRO Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MRO Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

Marathon Oil Corp

NYSE:MRO (11/21/2024, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 28.5798 +0.03 (+0.1%)

28.55

-0.37 (-1.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-19
Inst Owners75.7%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.43%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap15.97B
Revenue(TTM)6.72B
Net Income(TTM)1.33B
Analysts73.08
Price Target31.8 (11.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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%

Marathon Oil Corp / MRO Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MRO stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MRO.


Can you provide the valuation status for Marathon Oil Corp?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to Marathon Oil Corp (MRO). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for Marathon Oil Corp?

Marathon Oil Corp (MRO) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MRO stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for Marathon Oil Corp (MRO) is 11.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.4.


How sustainable is the dividend of Marathon Oil Corp (MRO) stock?

The dividend rating of Marathon Oil Corp (MRO) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 19.02%.