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During the past 12 months, Marathon Petroleum's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 23.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -1.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Marathon Petroleum was 27.50% per year. The lowest was -4.40% per year. And the median was 11.80% per year.
Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Marathon Petroleum 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
MEX:MPC vs VLO, PSX, DINO: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Marathon Petroleum 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Marathon Petroleum 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -1.30% mean?
Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of -1.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Marathon Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #580 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Marathon Petroleum's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -1.30%. Based on the distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #580 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marathon Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to VLO and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #580 out of 917 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Marathon Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 2.90, based on 917 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Marathon Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marathon Petroleum's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -1.30%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marathon Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,008.06, compared to a current price of MXN6,275.72 — trading 56.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -1.30%. Marathon Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is -1.30% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marathon Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN6,275.72 is trading 56.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,008.06.
GuruFocus considers Marathon Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MPC:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: -1.30%
GF Value™: MXN4,008.06 vs. price of MXN6,275.72 (56.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marathon Petroleum is a leading integrated downstream and midstream energy company that operates 13 refineries in the Gulf Coast, Mid-Continent, and West Coast regions of the United States with an aggregate crude oil refining capacity of 3.0 million barrels per day. The company is one of the largest producers of renewable diesel in the US; its Dickinson, North Dakota facility has the capacity to produce 184 million gallons per year, and its Martinez, California, joint venture facility (a 50/50 partnership with Neste) reached its full capacity of 730 million gallons per year in late 2024. Marathon also owns the general partner and approximately 64% of MPLX LP, a large-cap master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets.
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