PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PAGP • US72651A2078
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This PAGP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PAGP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PAGP was profitable.
- PAGP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- PAGP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- PAGP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 0.64%, PAGP is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.83%, PAGP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- PAGP has a Return On Invested Capital (5.42%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.64% | ||
| ROE | 13.83% | ||
| ROIC | 5.42% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- PAGP has a worse Profit Margin (0.40%) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PAGP has grown nicely.
- PAGP has a worse Operating Margin (3.08%) than 69.08% of its industry peers.
- PAGP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of PAGP (9.23%) is worse than 71.50% of its industry peers.
- PAGP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.4% | ||
| GM | 9.23% |
OM growth 3Y4.65%
OM growth 5Y-3.21%
PM growth 3Y26.1%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.99%
GM growth 5Y-6.76%
2. PAGP Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PAGP is destroying value.
- PAGP has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- PAGP has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.27. This is a neutral value as PAGP would need 4.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.27, PAGP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 6.27 is on the high side and indicates that PAGP has dependencies on debt financing.
- PAGP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 6.27. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PAGP underperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC6.76%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.04 indicates that PAGP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of PAGP (1.04) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.01 indicates that PAGP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.01, PAGP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 |
3. PAGP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PAGP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 160.38%, which is quite impressive.
- PAGP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.64% yearly.
- The Revenue for PAGP has decreased by -10.54% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, PAGP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)160.38%
EPS 3Y-12.64%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%900%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.27%
Revenue growth 5Y13.7%
Sales Q2Q%-14.81%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, PAGP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.35% on average per year.
- PAGP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.02%
EPS Next 2Y16.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue Next Year16.85%
Revenue Next 2Y8.66%
Revenue Next 3Y6.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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. PAGP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.75 indicates a correct valuation of PAGP.
- PAGP's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PAGP to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say PAGP is valued slightly cheaper.
- PAGP is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.62.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PAGP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PAGP is cheaper than 71.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PAGP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PAGP indicates a rather cheap valuation: PAGP is cheaper than 81.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 99.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PAGP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PAGP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- PAGP's earnings are expected to grow with 13.41% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
5. PAGP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PAGP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.05%, which is a nice return.
- PAGP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.40. PAGP pays more dividend than 81.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PAGP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.05% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PAGP has a limited annual growth rate of 2.27%.
- PAGP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- PAGP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.27%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- PAGP pays out 154.84% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- PAGP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP154.84%
EPS Next 2Y16.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
PAGP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
23.12
+0.08 (+0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners77.96%
Inst Owner Change-2.38%
Ins Owners2.67%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.58B
Revenue(TTM)44.80B
Net Income(TTM)186.00M
Analysts72
Price Target21.26 (-8.04%)
Short Float %6.08%
Short Ratio6.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.05% |
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.27%
DP154.84%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date01-30 2026-01-30 (0.4175)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-26.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-55.97%
Max EPS beat(2)3.75%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-45.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-115.08%
Max EPS beat(4)3.75%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-37.26%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)10.89%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)18.99%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-6.32%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.6%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.11%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.71%
PT rev (1m)2.69%
PT rev (3m)0.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.59 | ||
| P/B | 3.4 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.37 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY5.97%
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY7.34%
FCF(TTM)11.18
FCFY48.35%
OCF(TTM)14.52
OCFY62.79%
SpS235.64
BVpS6.8
TBVpS-1.14
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.64% | ||
| ROE | 13.83% | ||
| ROCE | 6.01% | ||
| ROIC | 5.42% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.13% | ||
| OM | 3.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.4% | ||
| GM | 9.23% | ||
| FCFM | 4.74% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y4.65%
OM growth 5Y-3.21%
PM growth 3Y26.1%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.99%
GM growth 5Y-6.76%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 120.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | 1189.25% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC6.76%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)160.38%
EPS 3Y-12.64%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%900%
EPS Next Y23.02%
EPS Next 2Y16.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.27%
Revenue growth 5Y13.7%
Sales Q2Q%-14.81%
Revenue Next Year16.85%
Revenue Next 2Y8.66%
Revenue Next 3Y6.31%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-4.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-4%
EBIT growth 5Y10.06%
EBIT Next Year55.83%
EBIT Next 3Y17.3%
EBIT Next 5Y11.23%
FCF growth 1Y2.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y3.79%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A / PAGP Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PAGP.
Can you provide the valuation status for PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PAGP stock?
PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) is expected to grow by 23.02% in the next year.
Is the dividend of PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A sustainable?
The dividend rating of PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 154.84%.