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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-27), Marathon Petroleum's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 40.06%.
The industry rank for Marathon Petroleum's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MPC's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 76.79% of 1021
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 8.22
vs MEX:MPC: 40.06
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Marathon Petroleum 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
MEX:MPC vs VLO, PSX, DINO: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Marathon Petroleum's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Marathon Petroleum's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marathon Petroleum's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
* 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 (MEX:MPC) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 40.06% as of Jul. 27, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Marathon Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #237 out of 1021 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Marathon Petroleum's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Marathon Petroleum's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 40.06%. The Oil & Gas industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 8.22. Marathon Petroleum's value of 40.06% is 387.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #237 out of 1021 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marathon Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marathon Petroleum's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to VLO and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #237 out of 1021 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Marathon Petroleum in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 8.22. Marathon Petroleum's value of 40.06% is 387.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Oil & Gas companies is 8.22, based on 1,021 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Marathon Petroleum's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 40.06% is 387.3% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Marathon Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 8.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marathon Petroleum's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 40.06%. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,884.51, compared to a current price of MXN4,680.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 40.06% and 387.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 8.22. Marathon Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 40.06% as of Jul. 27, 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 MXN4,680.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,884.51.
GuruFocus considers Marathon Petroleum to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MPC:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 40.06%
GF Value™: MXN3,884.51 vs. price of MXN4,680.00 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 387.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#237 of 1021)
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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