MPLX
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2.80 / 10
Underperform
Fundamental analysis of MPLX reveals a mixed profile: strong net profit positioning (99.15/100) and a healthy PB-ROE factor (1.41) are offset by concerning asset-to-market and cash-flow-to-liabilities ratios. The company's Q4 earnings beat was driven by strategic natural gas investments, yet persistent leverage (long-term debt to working capital of 23.06%) and sub-par cash-flow metrics suggest limited financial flexibility. Net result: a selective 'Underperform' rating with a fundamental score of 2.8/10.
Analysis Checks(6/10)
Revenue-MV
Value0.16
Score2/3
Weight11.78%
1M Return3.29%
Value0.16
Score2/3
Weight11.78%
1M Return3.29%
Equity multiplier
Value3.02
Score3/3
Weight18.18%
1M Return4.69%
Value3.02
Score3/3
Weight18.18%
1M Return4.69%
Net income-Revenue
Value1.47
Score2/3
Weight13.56%
1M Return3.02%
Value1.47
Score2/3
Weight13.56%
1M Return3.02%
Net cash flow from operating activities / Total liabilities (%)
Value0.15
Score1/3
Weight8.54%
1M Return2.40%
Value0.15
Score1/3
Weight8.54%
1M Return2.40%
Asset-MV
Value-0.50
Score1/3
Weight12.99%
1M Return3.34%
Value-0.50
Score1/3
Weight12.99%
1M Return3.34%
Net profit attributable to parent company shareholders / Net profit (%)
Value99.15
Score2/3
Weight9.95%
1M Return2.86%
Value99.15
Score2/3
Weight9.95%
1M Return2.86%
Profit-MV
Value1.69
Score0/3
Weight1.24%
1M Return0.36%
Value1.69
Score0/3
Weight1.24%
1M Return0.36%
PB-ROE
Value1.41
Score2/3
Weight7.70%
1M Return2.24%
Value1.41
Score2/3
Weight7.70%
1M Return2.24%
Long-term debt to working capital ratio (%)
Value23.06
Score2/3
Weight10.01%
1M Return2.66%
Value23.06
Score2/3
Weight10.01%
1M Return2.66%
Cash-MV
Value0.14
Score1/3
Weight6.05%
1M Return1.56%
Value0.14
Score1/3
Weight6.05%
1M Return1.56%
Revenue-MV
Value0.16
Score2/3
Weight11.78%
1M Return3.29%
Value0.16
Score2/3
Weight11.78%
1M Return3.29%
Net profit attributable to parent company shareholders / Net profit (%)
Value99.15
Score2/3
Weight9.95%
1M Return2.86%
Value99.15
Score2/3
Weight9.95%
1M Return2.86%
Equity multiplier
Value3.02
Score3/3
Weight18.18%
1M Return4.69%
Value3.02
Score3/3
Weight18.18%
1M Return4.69%
Profit-MV
Value1.69
Score0/3
Weight1.24%
1M Return0.36%
Value1.69
Score0/3
Weight1.24%
1M Return0.36%
Net income-Revenue
Value1.47
Score2/3
Weight13.56%
1M Return3.02%
Value1.47
Score2/3
Weight13.56%
1M Return3.02%
PB-ROE
Value1.41
Score2/3
Weight7.70%
1M Return2.24%
Value1.41
Score2/3
Weight7.70%
1M Return2.24%
Net cash flow from operating activities / Total liabilities (%)
Value0.15
Score1/3
Weight8.54%
1M Return2.40%
Value0.15
Score1/3
Weight8.54%
1M Return2.40%
Long-term debt to working capital ratio (%)
Value23.06
Score2/3
Weight10.01%
1M Return2.66%
Value23.06
Score2/3
Weight10.01%
1M Return2.66%
Asset-MV
Value-0.50
Score1/3
Weight12.99%
1M Return3.34%
Value-0.50
Score1/3
Weight12.99%
1M Return3.34%
Cash-MV
Value0.14
Score1/3
Weight6.05%
1M Return1.56%
Value0.14
Score1/3
Weight6.05%
1M Return1.56%
Is MPLX undervalued or overvalued?
- MPLX scores 2.80/10 on fundamentals and holds a Premium valuation at present. Backed by its 26.05% ROE, 37.93% net margin, 11.82 P/E ratio, 3.92 P/B ratio, and 11.32% earnings growth, these metrics solidify its Underperform investment rating.
