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- Income Statement
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- Analysis of Reportable Segments
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2005
- Return on Assets (ROA) since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
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Calculation
Marathon Oil Corp., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income (loss)1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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| Mar 6, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Marathon Oil Corp. Annual Report.
The financial data over the analyzed periods reveal notable fluctuations in share price, earnings per share (EPS), and the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, reflecting changing market conditions and company performance.
- Share Price Trends
- Share price initially increased from $34.89 in 2006, peaking at $53.16 in 2008, followed by a steep decline to $23.27 in 2009. Thereafter, the price generally oscillated between $27 and $49 up to 2011, before experiencing a sharp drop to $7.39 in 2016. From this low point, the share price gradually recovered to $21.89 by 2022, though it remained below earlier highs.
- Earnings per Share (EPS) Analysis
- EPS exhibited volatility, starting at $4.13 in 2006 with a peak of $7.57 in 2007, followed by a decline to $2.07 in 2010. EPS showed some recovery between 2010 and 2011 but then fell into negative territory from 2016 to 2018, reaching a low of -$6.73 in 2018. Slight positive EPS returned intermittently after 2018, but overall EPS remained low and unstable, indicating challenges in maintaining consistent profitability.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio Observations
- The P/E ratio showed considerable variability across the periods. It started relatively low at 8.44 in 2006, dropped to a minimum of 4.67 in 2009, and climbed again to values above 15 between 2012 and 2014. From 2015 onwards, P/E data is partially missing; however, available values indicate elevated multiples, with ratios of 12.46, 16.99, and 16.91 in later years, possibly reflecting investor expectations of future growth despite earnings instability.
Overall, the data depict a company undergoing significant financial fluctuations, with an initial period of growth followed by marked declines in share price and earnings, including periods of negative profitability. The recovery in share price after 2016, alongside higher P/E ratios in some recent years, suggests cautious investor optimism amid ongoing earnings challenges.
Comparison to Competitors
Marathon Oil Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Marathon Oil Corp. | Chevron Corp. | ConocoPhillips | Exxon Mobil Corp. | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2022 | |||||
| Feb 23, 2021 | |||||
| Feb 20, 2020 | |||||
| Feb 21, 2019 | |||||
| Feb 22, 2018 | |||||
| Feb 24, 2017 | |||||
| Feb 25, 2016 | |||||
| Mar 2, 2015 | |||||
| Feb 28, 2014 | |||||
| Feb 22, 2013 | |||||
| Feb 29, 2012 | |||||
| Feb 28, 2011 | |||||
| Feb 26, 2010 | |||||
| Feb 27, 2009 | |||||
| Feb 29, 2008 | |||||
| Mar 1, 2007 | |||||
| Mar 6, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)
Marathon Oil Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (oil, gas & consumable fuels)
| Marathon Oil Corp. | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2022 | ||
| Feb 23, 2021 | ||
| Feb 20, 2020 | ||
| Feb 21, 2019 | ||
| Feb 22, 2018 | ||
| Feb 24, 2017 | ||
| Feb 25, 2016 | ||
| Mar 2, 2015 | ||
| Feb 28, 2014 | ||
| Feb 22, 2013 | ||
| Feb 29, 2012 | ||
| Feb 28, 2011 | ||
| Feb 26, 2010 | ||
| Feb 27, 2009 | ||
| Feb 29, 2008 | ||
| Mar 1, 2007 | ||
| Mar 6, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Energy)
Marathon Oil Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (energy)
| Marathon Oil Corp. | Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2022 | ||
| Feb 23, 2021 | ||
| Feb 20, 2020 | ||
| Feb 21, 2019 | ||
| Feb 22, 2018 | ||
| Feb 24, 2017 | ||
| Feb 25, 2016 | ||
| Mar 2, 2015 | ||
| Feb 28, 2014 | ||
| Feb 22, 2013 | ||
| Feb 29, 2012 | ||
| Feb 28, 2011 | ||
| Feb 26, 2010 | ||
| Feb 27, 2009 | ||
| Feb 29, 2008 | ||
| Mar 1, 2007 | ||
| Mar 6, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).