Marathon Petroleum (MIL:1MPC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.43 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 94% Above Median

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MIL:1MPC Marathon Petroleum Corp MIL:1MPC
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What is Marathon Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Marathon Petroleum MIL:1MPC +1.05% 50 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.43 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 2.80. GuruFocus rates MIL:1MPC with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €179.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Oil & Gas companies, Marathon Petroleum ranks worse than 93.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-15), Marathon Petroleum's current share price is €259.50. Marathon Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €47.75. Marathon Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for Marathon Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1MPC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 2.8   Max: 5.64
Current: 5.64

During the past years, Marathon Petroleum's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 5.64. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 2.80.

MIL:1MPC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
93.27% of 773 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs MIL:1MPC: 5.64

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Marathon Petroleum's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €49.459. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €47.75 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Marathon Petroleum  (MIL:1MPC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Marathon Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Marathon Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Marathon Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Marathon Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Marathon Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Marathon Petroleum Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.93 3.27 3.72 3.11 4.54

MIL:1MPC vs VLO, PSX, SUN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Marathon Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Marathon Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Marathon Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Marathon Petroleum Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Marathon Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=259.50/47.75
=5.43

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Marathon Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Marathon Petroleum's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=49.459/330.2130*330.2130
=49.459

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Marathon Petroleum Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 22.739 241.018 31.154
201609 22.604 241.428 30.917
201612 24.341 241.432 33.292
201703 23.546 243.801 31.892
201706 22.225 244.955 29.961
201709 21.784 246.819 29.144
201712 24.399 246.524 32.682
201803 26.028 249.554 34.441
201806 28.079 251.989 36.795
201809 28.819 252.439 37.698
201812 45.469 251.233 59.763
201903 45.047 254.202 58.517
201906 45.868 256.143 59.132
201909 47.129 256.759 60.612
201912 46.725 256.974 60.042
202003 33.538 258.115 42.906
202006 32.434 257.797 41.545
202009 29.282 260.280 37.150
202012 28.030 260.474 35.535
202103 27.818 264.877 34.680
202106 37.624 271.696 45.727
202109 38.646 274.310 46.522
202112 40.056 278.802 47.442
202203 39.939 287.504 45.872
202206 48.510 296.311 54.060
202209 56.646 296.808 63.021
202212 57.628 296.797 64.116
202303 58.338 301.836 63.823
202306 58.603 305.109 63.425
202309 62.779 307.789 67.353
202312 60.811 306.746 65.463
202403 59.403 312.332 62.804
202406 58.094 314.175 61.060
202409 52.488 315.301 54.970
202412 53.628 315.605 56.110
202503 49.082 319.799 50.680
202506 47.411 322.561 48.536
202509 48.391 324.800 49.197
202512 50.190 324.054 51.144
202603 49.459 330.213 49.459

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.43 mean?
Marathon Petroleum (MIL:1MPC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.43 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Marathon Petroleum and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 2.80. Over the past decade, Marathon Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 5.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #721 out of 773 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Marathon Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Marathon Petroleum's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.43 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 2.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 5.64. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Marathon Petroleum's value of 5.43 is 360.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #721 out of 773 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Marathon Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marathon Petroleum's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to VLO and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #721 out of 773 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Marathon Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Marathon Petroleum's value of 5.43 is 360.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Marathon Petroleum's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.72 to 5.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.80 vs. the industry median of 1.18, Marathon Petroleum has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.18, based on 773 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marathon Petroleum's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.43 is 360.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Marathon Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marathon Petroleum's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.43, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 2.80. 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 (MIL:1MPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €179.55, compared to a current price of €259.50 — trading 44.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.43, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 2.80 and 360.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.18. Marathon Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marathon Petroleum (MIL:1MPC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.43 as of Jul. 15, 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 (MIL:1MPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marathon Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €259.50 is trading 44.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €179.55. GuruFocus considers Marathon Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1MPC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.43 (94% above median its 10-year median of 2.80)
  • GF Value™: €179.55 vs. price of €259.50 (44.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 360.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#721 of 773)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1MPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Marathon Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 539 South Main Street, Findlay, OH, USA, 45840-3229
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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