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
- PAGP had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PAGP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years PAGP has been profitable.
- PAGP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of PAGP (0.83%) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
- PAGP's Return On Equity of 19.26% is amongst the best of the industry. PAGP outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
- PAGP has a Return On Invested Capital (5.31%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PAGP is significantly below the industry average of 23.10%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.31%) for PAGP is below the current ROIC(5.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.83% | ||
| ROE | 19.26% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% |
ROA(3y)0.63%
ROA(5y)0.53%
ROE(3y)13.25%
ROE(5y)10.94%
ROIC(3y)4.31%
ROIC(5y)4.89%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.58%, PAGP is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PAGP has grown nicely.
- PAGP has a Operating Margin of 3.46%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PAGP underperforms 66.03% of its industry peers.
- PAGP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- PAGP has a worse Gross Margin (9.20%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- PAGP's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.58% | ||
| GM | 9.2% |
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
- PAGP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for PAGP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, PAGP has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for PAGP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PAGP is 4.92, which is a neutral value as it means it would take PAGP, 4.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PAGP (4.92) is better than 69.38% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 7.95 is on the high side and indicates that PAGP has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 7.95, PAGP is not doing good in the industry: 88.04% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.95 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC6.43%
2.3 Liquidity
- PAGP has a Current Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that PAGP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PAGP has a worse Current ratio (0.96) than 60.77% of its industry peers.
- PAGP has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that PAGP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.92, PAGP is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
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.
- Looking at the last year, PAGP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.54% in the last year.
- PAGP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.70% yearly.
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 decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -8.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y23.02%
EPS Next 2Y16.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue Next Year10.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.13%
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 accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. PAGP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.11, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PAGP.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as PAGP.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PAGP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say PAGP is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.91, PAGP is valued correctly.
- PAGP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PAGP is cheaper than 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. PAGP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PAGP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- PAGP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PAGP is cheaper than 99.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.22 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as PAGP's earnings are expected to grow with 13.41% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
5. PAGP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.83%, PAGP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, PAGP pays a better dividend. On top of this PAGP pays more dividend than 83.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PAGP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.83% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PAGP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.37%!
- PAGP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- PAGP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.37%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 116.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PAGP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of PAGP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP116.22%
EPS Next 2Y16.08%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
PAGP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
23.61
+0.12 (+0.51%)
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 Change0%
Ins Owners2.67%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.67B
Revenue(TTM)44.80B
Net Income(TTM)259.00M
Analysts72.38
Price Target22 (-6.82%)
Short Float %7.57%
Short Ratio7.23
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.83% |
Yearly Dividend0.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.37%
DP116.22%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date01-30 2026-01-30 (0.4175)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.74%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.24%
Max EPS beat(2)3.75%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-19.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-55.97%
Max EPS beat(4)3.75%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-36.73%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)14.21%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)12.67%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-11.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-13.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)-6.32%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-10.37%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-8.41%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.96%
PT rev (1m)3.49%
PT rev (3m)3.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-23.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.59 | ||
| P/B | 3.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.22 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY5.84%
EPS(NY)1.7
Fwd EY7.19%
FCF(TTM)11.56
FCFY48.97%
OCF(TTM)14.81
OCFY62.73%
SpS226.35
BVpS6.8
TBVpS-2.07
PEG (NY)0.74
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.83% | ||
| ROE | 19.26% | ||
| ROCE | 5.88% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.76% | ||
| OM | 3.46% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.58% | ||
| GM | 9.2% | ||
| FCFM | 5.11% |
ROA(3y)0.63%
ROA(5y)0.53%
ROE(3y)13.25%
ROE(5y)10.94%
ROIC(3y)4.31%
ROIC(5y)4.89%
ROICexc(3y)4.35%
ROICexc(5y)4.96%
ROICexgc(3y)4.7%
ROICexgc(5y)5.4%
ROCE(3y)4.78%
ROCE(5y)5.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.08%
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 Turnover1.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.95 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 117.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 883.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC6.43%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)60.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.25%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.1%
Profit Quality(3y)1261.03%
Profit Quality(5y)1540.31%
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 Year10.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y16.18%
EBIT growth 3Y-4%
EBIT growth 5Y10.06%
EBIT Next Year55.83%
EBIT Next 3Y17.3%
EBIT Next 5Y11.23%
FCF growth 1Y22.68%
FCF growth 3Y5.49%
FCF growth 5Y24.73%
OCF growth 1Y18%
OCF growth 3Y6.83%
OCF growth 5Y14.18%
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.
What is the valuation status of PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) stock?
PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) is 17.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.47.
Can you provide the financial health for PAGP stock?
The financial health rating of PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) is 2 / 10.