Stock Analysis on Net

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:MPC)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since November 5, 2024.

Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
since 2011

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Calculation

Marathon Petroleum Corp., P/OP, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 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).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Marathon Petroleum Corp. Annual Report.


The financial data reveals several important trends concerning the company's share price, operating profit per share, and the price-to-operating profit (P/OP) ratio over the period from 2012 to 2024.

Share Price
The share price demonstrated a general upward trajectory over the analyzed period. Starting at $20.78 in early 2012, it approximately doubled by 2013 to $41.44 and showed moderate fluctuations in the following years. Notably, the price peaked significantly from 2021 onwards, rising sharply from $74.46 in 2022 to $125.52 in 2023 and reaching $167.16 by 2024. This indicates strong investor confidence and possibly improved market perceptions or underlying business conditions during the recent years.
Operating Profit Per Share
Operating profit per share exhibited variability throughout the years. Initial levels around $5.39 in 2012 increased to a peak of $8.87 in 2016 before experiencing a considerable decline to $4.51 in 2017. After recovery and moderate increases, a sharp negative value of -$18.8 was recorded in 2021, suggesting a significant operational loss or unusual event affecting profitability in that year. Subsequent years show a strong rebound with operating profit per share reaching $48.19 in 2023 and $40.17 in 2024, reflecting substantial operational improvements or extraordinary gains during this timeframe.
P/OP Ratio
The P/OP ratio generally fluctuated, reflecting changes in share price relative to operating profit per share. Early ratios ranged from 3.86 to 7.22 between 2012 and 2014, followed by higher volatility in subsequent years. A notable spike to 11.1 was observed in 2017, coinciding with lower operating profit per share, indicating elevated share price valuation relative to operating profits. The absence of a P/OP value in 2021 is consistent with the negative operating profit per share in that year, as ratio calculations are not meaningful when profits are negative. Post-2021, the P/OP ratio declined sharply to 2.6 in 2023 and rose slightly to 4.16 in 2024, aligning with the recovery in operating profits and continued increase in share price.

In summary, the data depicts a company experiencing varying operational performance with a significant downturn in 2021, followed by a robust recovery. The share price has trended positively over the long term, especially pronounced after 2021, signaling strong market confidence potentially driven by improved financial results and growth prospects.