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.
- In the past year PAGP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years PAGP has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years PAGP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.83%, PAGP is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- PAGP has a better Return On Equity (19.26%) than 82.78% of its industry peers.
- PAGP has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PAGP outperforms 46.89% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PAGP is significantly below the industry average of 22.52%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.58%, PAGP is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PAGP has grown nicely.
- PAGP's Operating Margin of 3.46% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PAGP is outperformed by 66.03% of its industry peers.
- PAGP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- PAGP's Gross Margin of 9.20% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PAGP is outperformed by 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
- PAGP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- PAGP has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
- PAGP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.92) than 70.33% 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of PAGP (7.95) is worse than 90.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 7.95 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC6.34%
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 Current ratio of 0.96. This is in the lower half of the industry: PAGP underperforms 61.72% 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.
- PAGP has a Quick ratio of 0.92. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PAGP outperforms 46.89% of its industry peers.
| 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
- PAGP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.35% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.31%
EPS Next 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y-0.44%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue Next Year8.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.12%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.78 indicates a correct valuation of PAGP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PAGP is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, PAGP is valued a bit cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.50, PAGP is valued on the expensive side.
- PAGP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.29. PAGP is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PAGP is valued a bit cheaper than 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- 99.04% 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 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.19 |
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 7.22%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.22, PAGP pays a better dividend. On top of this PAGP pays more dividend than 85.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PAGP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.22% |
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 2Y-1.13%
EPS Next 3Y-0.44%
PAGP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
23.15
+0.02 (+0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-08 2026-05-08
Inst Owners78%
Inst Owner Change2.31%
Ins Owners2.67%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.58B
Revenue(TTM)44.80B
Net Income(TTM)259.00M
Analysts72.38
Price Target22.12 (-4.45%)
Short Float %8.04%
Short Ratio7.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.22% |
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)3.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-22.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-26.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 2 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.56 | ||
| P/B | 3.41 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.19 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY5.96%
EPS(NY)1.25
Fwd EY5.41%
FCF(TTM)11.56
FCFY49.94%
OCF(TTM)14.81
OCFY63.98%
SpS226.35
BVpS6.8
TBVpS-2.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.5268 (-37.25%)
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
WACC6.34%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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 Year8.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.04%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.12%
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 16.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.41.
Can you provide the financial health for PAGP stock?
The financial health rating of PLAINS GP HOLDINGS LP-CL A (PAGP) is 2 / 10.