PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PAGP • US72651A2078
Current stock price
23.36 USD
-0.22 (-0.93%)
At close:
23.26 USD
-0.1 (-0.43%)
Pre-Market:
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years PAGP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 0.83%, PAGP is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.26%, PAGP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of PAGP (5.31%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PAGP is significantly below the industry average of 22.60%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.31%) for PAGP is above the 3 year average (4.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- PAGP's Profit Margin of 0.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PAGP is outperformed by 63.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PAGP has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.46%, PAGP is doing worse than 66.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PAGP has declined.
- PAGP has a Gross Margin of 9.20%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PAGP underperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PAGP has declined.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PAGP is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PAGP has less shares outstanding
- PAGP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- PAGP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
- PAGP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.92) than 69.38% of its industry peers.
- PAGP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 7.95. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- PAGP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (7.95) than 89.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.95 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC6.43%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that PAGP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.96, PAGP is not doing good in the industry: 60.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that PAGP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.92, PAGP is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.85% 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 160.38% over the past year.
- PAGP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.64% yearly.
- PAGP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.54%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PAGP will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -8.13% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y-0.44%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue Next Year10.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.13%
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.
- 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 16.93, which indicates a correct valuation of PAGP.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as PAGP.
- PAGP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.33, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.67 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PAGP.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PAGP.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.16. PAGP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PAGP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PAGP is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies 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 | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y-0.44%
5. PAGP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PAGP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.07%, which is a nice return.
- PAGP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.23. PAGP pays more dividend than 84.69% 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 | 7.07% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PAGP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.37%!
- 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)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 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y-0.44%
PAGP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
23.36
-0.22 (-0.93%)
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 Owners78%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners2.67%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.62B
Revenue(TTM)44.80B
Net Income(TTM)259.00M
Analysts72.38
Price Target22.12 (-5.31%)
Short Float %8.04%
Short Ratio7.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.07% |
Yearly Dividend0.39
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.37%
DP116.22%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date05-01 2026-05-01 (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)4.06%
PT rev (3m)4.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-23.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-26.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.46%
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 | 16.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.58 | ||
| P/B | 3.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY5.91%
EPS(NY)1.25
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)11.56
FCFY49.49%
OCF(TTM)14.81
OCFY63.4%
SpS226.35
BVpS6.8
TBVpS-2.07
PEG (NY)N/A
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 Y-9.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y-0.44%
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 Year55.72%
EBIT Next 3Y17.29%
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 4 / 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 16.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.44.
Can you provide the financial health for PAGP stock?
The financial health rating of PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) is 2 / 10.