Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.98%.
The industry rank for Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:MPC's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 61.97% of 923
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.23
vs MEX:MPC: -10.98
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Marathon Petroleum 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Marathon Petroleum 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year RORE % 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.
MEX:MPC vs VLO, PSX, SUN: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC) has a 3-Year RORE % of -10.98 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Marathon Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #572 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Marathon Petroleum's current 3-Year RORE % is -10.98. Based on the distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #572 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marathon Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marathon Petroleum's 3-Year RORE % compare to VLO and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Marathon Petroleum ranks #572 out of 923 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Marathon Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.23. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.23, based on 923 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Marathon Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marathon Petroleum's current 3-Year RORE % is -10.98. 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 MXN3,813.00, compared to a current price of MXN4,496.00 — trading 17.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -10.98. Marathon Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Marathon Petroleum (MEX:MPC), the current 3-Year RORE % is -10.98 as of Mar. 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 MXN4,496.00 is trading 17.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,813.00.
GuruFocus considers Marathon Petroleum to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:MPC:
3-Year RORE %: -10.98
GF Value™: MXN3,813.00 vs. price of MXN4,496.00 (17.9% 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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