Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Marathon Oil Corp. (NYSE:MRO)

$22.49

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Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005

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Calculation

Marathon Oil Corp., ROE, long-term trends, calculation

Microsoft Excel
ROE = 100 × Net income (loss)1 ÷ Stockholders’ equity1
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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).

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The analysis of the financial data reveals distinct patterns and highlights several key trends over the observed period.

Net Income (Loss)
The net income exhibited considerable volatility across the years. Starting at 3,032 million USD in 2005, it saw a significant increase, peaking at 5,234 million USD in 2006. Thereafter, there was a general downward trend with fluctuations, including notable declines such as a substantial loss of 2,204 million USD in 2015, followed by further losses in 2016 and an even larger loss of 5,723 million USD in 2017. The company returned to positive net income in 2018 and 2019 but experienced losses again in 2020 before returning to positive territory in 2021 with 946 million USD. This pattern indicates periods of strong profitability interrupted by episodes of financial distress or adverse economic conditions.
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' equity generally trended upward from 11,705 million USD in 2005, reaching a high point of 23,771 million USD in 2010. After this peak, equity levels declined notably to 17,152 million USD in 2011 and continued a downward trajectory, hitting a low of 11,708 million USD in 2017. Following 2017, equity stabilized somewhat but remained below the earlier peak years, ending at 10,686 million USD in 2021. The decline from 2010 onwards could reflect accumulated losses or other factors affecting retained earnings and capital structure.
Return on Equity (ROE)
ROE showed a high degree of oscillation consistent with the net income and equity movements. The highest ROE was recorded at 35.83% in 2006, followed by a gradual decline to single-digit percentages from 2008 through 2010. Notable negative returns appeared from 2014 through 2017, with the lowest point at -48.88% in 2017, correlating with substantial net losses and equity declines. Positive ROE returned in 2018 and 2019 but decreased again in 2020. The data suggests that profitability relative to shareholder investment has been inconsistent, heavily impacted by net income volatility and changes in equity.

Overall, the financial performance depicted by the data shows periods of growth and profitability followed by significant challenges, including sharp net losses and erosion of stockholder equity. The fluctuations in ROE align with these results, reflecting an unstable return profile over the period. The company appears to have faced recurring difficulties particularly in the mid to late 2010s but showed some recovery signs towards the end of the period.

Comparison to Competitors

Marathon Oil Corp., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Marathon Oil Corp. Chevron Corp. ConocoPhillips Exxon Mobil Corp. Occidental Petroleum Corp.
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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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (oil, gas & consumable fuels)

Microsoft Excel
Marathon Oil Corp. Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
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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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (energy)

Microsoft Excel
Marathon Oil Corp. Energy
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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).