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Nov 16, 2018

Is MPLX LP the Next Shining Star In The Energy Sector?

A diversified midstream energy infrastructure and logistics company, MPLX, has been growing leaps and bounds in the last few quarters. But only few have noticed.

Despite having excellent and fast improving fundamentals, along with a high yield, the company hasn’t been able fully engage investor interest. The main reason, perhaps, is that the investor community has recently seen a number of master limited partnerships blow up.

What makes MPLX any different?

MPLX is differentiated by its recession resistant and seemingly low-risk self-funding business model, its short-term hyper growth strategy, its calculated investment strategies which act as a catalyst for its long-term growth, and finally, its strong balance sheet.

The company focused on developing an extensive portfolio of growth projects, but also made sure it didn’t take on too much debt to accomplish its goal. This has resulted in consistently improving quarterly performance.

The company reported its 23rd consecutive quarterly distribution increase to $0.6375 per common unit for the third-quarter 2018. Adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow for the quarter stood at $937 million and $766 million respectively, which provided 1.47x distribution coverage and resulted in 3.8x leverage. They also reported 74% adjusted EBIDTA growth in Q3 on a y-o-y basis, and 23% y-o-y adjusted EBITDA growth after excluding the impact from drawdowns.

This rapid growth pace is giving management plenty of cash to invest in the business, while maintaining its streak of consistently increasing its pay-out every quarter.

Related Ticker: MPLX

MPLX in -0.33% downward trend, declining for three consecutive days on June 01, 2023

Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where MPLX declined for three days, in of 274 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Price Prediction Chart

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on May 24, 2023. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on MPLX as a result. In of 78 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for MPLX turned negative on May 24, 2023. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

MPLX moved below its 50-day moving average on May 30, 2023 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The Aroon Indicator for MPLX entered a downward trend on June 01, 2023. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where MPLX advanced for three days, in of 313 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

MPLX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

Fear & Greed

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.897) is normal, around the industry mean (84.992). P/E Ratio (8.591) is within average values for comparable stocks, (15.983). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.127) is also within normal values, averaging (2.152). Dividend Yield (0.091) settles around the average of (0.073) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.168) is also within normal values, averaging (2.352).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 72, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. MPLX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to slightly better than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Enterprise Products Partners LP (NYSE:EPD), Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET), Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI), Cheniere Energy (ASE:LNG), Targa Resources Corp (NYSE:TRGP), Plains All American Pipeline LP (NASDAQ:PAA), Antero Midstream Corp (NYSE:AM), Euronav NV (NYSE:EURN), Plains GP Holdings LP (NASDAQ:PAGP), Scorpio Tankers (NYSE:STNG).

Industry description

Oil & Gas Pipelines industry includes companies that transport natural gas and crude oil through pipelines. These companies also collect and market the fuels. The pipeline segment could be considered as a midstream operation – functioning as a link between the upstream and downstream operations in the oil and gas industry. Some of the largest U.S. pipeline players include Enterprise Products Partners L.P, TC Energy Corporation and Energy Transfer, L.P.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Oil & Gas Pipelines Industry is 7.9B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 193.53K to 72.51B. ENB holds the highest valuation in this group at 72.51B. The lowest valued company is AGEEF at 193.53K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Oil & Gas Pipelines Industry was 2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 2%, and the average quarterly price growth was -3%. ETRN experienced the highest price growth at 50%, while CWPE experienced the biggest fall at -20%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Oil & Gas Pipelines Industry was 17%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -11% and the average quarterly volume growth was 26%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 24
P/E Growth Rating: 79
Price Growth Rating: 53
SMR Rating: 65
Profit Risk Rating: 71
Seasonality Score: -31 (-100 ... +100)
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a developer of pipelines and other midstream assets

Industry OilGasPipelines

Profile
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Details
Industry
Oil And Gas Pipelines
Address
200 East Hardin Street
Phone
+1 419 421-2414
Employees
5811
Web
https://www.mplx.com
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MPLX and

Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, MPLX has been closely correlated with EPD. These tickers have moved in lockstep 78% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is a high statistical probability that if MPLX jumps, then EPD could also see price increases.

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MPLX100%
-0.03%
EPD - MPLX
78%
Closely correlated
+1.30%
ET - MPLX
77%
Closely correlated
+1.61%
WES - MPLX
77%
Closely correlated
+0.79%
AM - MPLX
74%
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