MPLX (MPLX LP) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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83 GF Score
Price $59.48
GF Value $54.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is MPLX LP Financial Strength?

MPLX LP MPLX +1.12% 83 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates MPLX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

MPLX LP has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

MPLX LP's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.05. MPLX LP's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.12. As of today, MPLX LP's Altman Z-Score is 1.98.


MPLX LP  (NYSE:MPLX) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

MPLX LP has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


MPLX LP Financial Strength Related Terms


MPLX vs OKE, TRGP, LNG: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, MPLX LP's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


MPLX LP Financial Strength vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, MPLX LP's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MPLX LP's Financial Strength falls into.


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MPLX LP Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

MPLX LP's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-296 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,198 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $24,827 Mil.

MPLX LP's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*1198/-296
=4.05

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

MPLX LP's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1306 + 24827) / 12328
=2.12

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

MPLX LP has a Z-score of 1.98, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that MPLX LP is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.98 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
MPLX LP (MPLX) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on MPLX LP and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, MPLX LP's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is MPLX LP's Financial Strength too high?
MPLX LP's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, MPLX LP has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPLX LP's Financial Strength compare to OKE and TRGP?
MPLX LP's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, MPLX LP's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on MPLX LP and its competitors. MPLX LP's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPLX LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPLX LP (MPLX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.21, compared to a current price of $59.48 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. MPLX LP's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MPLX LP (MPLX), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 MPLX LP (MPLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPLX LP stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $59.48 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.21. GuruFocus considers MPLX LP to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MPLX:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $54.21 vs. price of $59.48 (9.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 7 warning signs

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


MPLX LP Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges MPLXP.PFD:USA
Address 200 East Hardin Street, Findlay, OH, USA, 45840-3229
MPLX is a partnership that owns pipelines and gathering and processing assets with extensive holdings in the Appalachian and Permian regions. The asset base is made up of crude oil and refined products assets dropped down from Marathon Petroleum, its sponsor, and natural gas and natural gas liquids gathering and processing assets that were purchased or built.
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