PAGP (Plains GP Holdings LP) Beneish M-Score: -2.69 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


PAGP Plains GP Holdings LP PAGP
76 GF Score
Price $23.41
GF Value $19.41
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Plains GP Holdings LP Beneish M-Score?

Plains GP Holdings LP PAGP -1.76% 76 Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates PAGP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.41 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 822 Oil & Gas companies, Plains GP Holdings LP ranks better than 51.7% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.69 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Plains GP Holdings LP's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

PAGP' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.48   Med: -2.66   Max: -1.28
Current: -2.69

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Plains GP Holdings LP was -1.28. The lowest was -3.48. And the median was -2.66.


Plains GP Holdings LP Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plains GP Holdings LP's Beneish M-Score 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.

Plains GP Holdings LP Beneish M-Score Chart

Plains GP Holdings LP Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.69 -2.78 -2.99 -2.94 -3.08

Plains GP Holdings LP Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beneish M-Score 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 -3.09 -3.13 -3.13 -3.08 -2.69

PAGP vs HESM, GLNG, INSW: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Plains GP Holdings LP's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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.


Plains GP Holdings LP Beneish M-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Plains GP Holdings LP's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Plains GP Holdings LP's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Plains GP Holdings LP Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Plains GP Holdings LP for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.3588+0.528 * 0.9165+0.404 * 1.1513+0.892 * 0.9288+0.115 * 0.9526
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0992+4.679 * -0.090263-0.327 * 1.157
=-2.69

* 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.

This Year (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Total Receivables was $4,821 Mil.
Revenue was 12470 + 10564 + 11578 + 10642 = $45,254 Mil.
Gross Profit was 734 + 736 + 763 + 649 = $2,882 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $6,158 Mil.
Total Assets was $32,760 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $17,070 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $964 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $344 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $6,536 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $11,158 Mil.
Net Income was 20 + 62 + 83 + 30 = $195 Mil.
Non Operating Income was 127 + 75 + 179 + 60 = $441 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 418 + 784 + 817 + 692 = $2,711 Mil.
Total Receivables was $3,820 Mil.
Revenue was 11477 + 12035 + 12456 + 12757 = $48,725 Mil.
Gross Profit was 728 + 733 + 690 + 693 = $2,844 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $4,729 Mil.
Total Assets was $28,252 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was $16,383 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was $879 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was $337 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $4,684 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $8,505 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(4821 / 45254) / (3820 / 48725)
=0.106532 / 0.078399
=1.3588

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(2844 / 48725) / (2882 / 45254)
=0.058368 / 0.063685
=0.9165

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (6158 + 17070) / 32760) / (1 - (4729 + 16383) / 28252)
=0.290965 / 0.252725
=1.1513

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=45254 / 48725
=0.9288

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(879 / (879 + 16383)) / (964 / (964 + 17070))
=0.050921 / 0.053455
=0.9526

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(344 / 45254) / (337 / 48725)
=0.007602 / 0.006916
=1.0992

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((11158 + 6536) / 32760) / ((8505 + 4684) / 28252)
=0.54011 / 0.466834
=1.157

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(195 - 441 - 2711) / 32760
=-0.090263

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Plains GP Holdings LP has a M-score of -2.69 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 mean?
Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.69 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Plains GP Holdings LP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plains GP Holdings LP ranks #397 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Plains GP Holdings LP's Beneish M-Score too high?
Plains GP Holdings LP's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Based on the distribution chart, Plains GP Holdings LP ranks #397 out of 822 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Plains GP Holdings LP has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plains GP Holdings LP's Beneish M-Score compare to HESM and GLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Plains GP Holdings LP ranks #397 out of 822 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Plains GP Holdings LP in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Plains GP Holdings LP and its competitors. Plains GP Holdings LP's current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plains GP Holdings LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.41, compared to a current price of $23.41 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.69. Plains GP Holdings LP's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.69 as of Jun. 24, 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 Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plains GP Holdings LP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.41 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.41. GuruFocus considers Plains GP Holdings LP to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PAGP:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.69
  • GF Value™: $19.41 vs. price of $23.41 (20.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 11 warning signs

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


Plains GP Holdings LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 333 Clay Street, Suite 1600, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Plains GP Holdings LP owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and provides logistics services for crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGL), and natural gas. The group manages its operations through two operating segments: Crude Oil segment operations generally consist of gathering and transporting crude oil using pipelines (including gathering systems), trucks, and, at times, on barges or railcars; and NGL segment operations involve NGL storage and terminalling from NGL assets located in the Southwestern United States. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Crude Oil segment. Its geographic markets are the United States and Canada. It generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
76GF Score

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