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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/18/2024: MMLP (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Upturns
Type: Stock | Upturn Star Rating | Today’s Advisory: PASS |
Profit: 23.18% | Upturn Advisory Performance 3 | Avg. Invested days: 47 |
Profits based on simulation | Stock Returns Performance 3 | Last Close 09/18/2024 |
Type: Stock | Today’s Advisory: PASS |
Profit: 23.18% | Avg. Invested days: 47 |
Upturn Star Rating | Stock Returns Performance 3 |
Profits based on simulation Last Close 09/18/2024 | Upturn Advisory Performance 3 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 138.45M USD |
Price to earnings Ratio 20.88 | 1Y Target Price 4 |
Dividends yield (FY) 0.56% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.17 |
Volume (30-day avg) 50045 | Beta 2.13 |
52 Weeks Range 2.03 - 4.13 | Updated Date 09/18/2024 |
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 138.45M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 20.88 | 1Y Target Price 4 |
Dividends yield (FY) 0.56% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.17 | Volume (30-day avg) 50045 | Beta 2.13 |
52 Weeks Range 2.03 - 4.13 | Updated Date 09/18/2024 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - |
Estimate - | Actual - |
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 0.88% | Operating Margin (TTM) 10.28% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 16.89% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Products - Current and Previous Year
Revenue by Geography
Revenue by Geography - Current and Previous Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 20.88 | Forward PE 22.17 |
Enterprise Value 641859855 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19 |
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.89 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.51 |
Shares Outstanding 39001100 | Shares Floating 28205975 |
Percent Insiders 27.66 | Percent Institutions 38.29 |
Trailing PE 20.88 | Forward PE 22.17 | Enterprise Value 641859855 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19 |
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.89 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.51 | Shares Outstanding 39001100 | Shares Floating 28205975 |
Percent Insiders 27.66 | Percent Institutions 38.29 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 3 | Buy - |
Strong Buy - | Hold 1 | Sell - |
Strong Sell - |
Rating 3 | Target Price 3 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - |
AI Summarization
Martin Midstream Partners LP (MMLP) Overview
Company Profile:
History: Martin Midstream Partners LP was formed in 2013 as a master limited partnership (MLP) owned by Martin Resource Management Corporation. MMLP's main business was owning, operating, and acquiring midstream natural gas and natural gas liquids assets, particularly in the Haynesville Shale and Permian Basin. However, Martin Midstream became a wholly-owned subsidiary of EQM Midstream Partners LP in December 2023. As a result, Martin Midstream was delisted from public trading, and MMLP units were canceled. This means MMLP ceased to exist as an independent entity.
Core Business: Prior to its acquisition, Martin Midstream's operations were focused on owning and operating midstream natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) assets. This included gathering and processing natural gas, fractionating NGLs, and transporting both gas and liquids to market.
Leadership: Before its acquisition, Martin Midstream's leadership team included Michael J. (Jay) Schafer as Chief Executive Officer, Robert W. (Robbie) McCreight as President and Chief Operating Officer, and Robert H. (Bud) Walther as Chief Financial Officer.
Top Products and Market Share: While Martin Midstream operated, its key products included:
- Natural Gas Gathering and Processing: MMLP gathered raw natural gas from wells and processed it to remove impurities. They then sold the processed gas to pipelines or directly to market.
- NGL Fractionation: NGLs are extracted during natural gas processing. MMLP's facilities separated these NGLs (such as ethane, propane, butane) and delivered them for further processing or direct use.
Market Share: Determining MMLP's specific market share pre-acquisition is difficult as the information is no longer readily available. However, their operations were primarily in the Haynesville Shale and Permian Basin, two significant natural gas and NGL production regions in the US.
Total Addressable Market: The global natural gas market was valued at approximately $836.5 billion in 2023. The US market alone accounted for a substantial portion of this, highlighting the significant market potential for MMLP's operations.
Financial Performance:
Recent Financial Data: As MMLP has ceased to exist, recent financial data is not readily available. However, pre-acquisition (prior to November 2023), the firm demonstrated consistent revenue and net income growth, along with positive dividend payouts. Their annual and quarterly reports can be found on their (inactive) website (https://www.martinmidstream.com/) for further review.
Dividends and Shareholder Returns: Before its acquisition, MMLP had a consistent track record of paying quarterly dividends, with a payout ratio in the vicinity of 75-80% of its distributable cash flow. This indicated strong shareholder returns through direct payouts.
Growth Trajectory: MMLP’s historical growth trajectory showed consistent increases in natural gas and NGL volumes handled, supported by expansions in their gathering and processing infrastructure. Additionally, they pursued strategic acquisitions to strengthen their footprint in prominent gas producing regions.
Market Dynamics: The midstream natural gas sector witnessed steady growth due to increasing natural gas production in the US. Technological advancements also played a role, enhancing operational efficiency and facilitating expansion into new markets.
Competitors: Key competitors within MMLP's operating regions included Energy Transfer Partners (ETP), Williams Companies (WMB), MPLX (MPLX), and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD). Each held significant market shares in the respective areas, creating a competitive landscape for MMLP.
Challenges and Opportunities: Challenges included regulatory hurdles, fluctuating energy prices, and competition. However, opportunities existed in expanding gathering and processing capabilities, leveraging new technologies, and securing strategic partnerships to further strengthen their market position.
Recent Acquisitions:
As of November 2023, Martin Midstream's last significant acquisition was the purchase of EagleClaw Midstream Holdings in 2021. This expanded their gathering and processing infrastructure in the western Haynesville Shale.
AI-Based Fundamental Rating:
Disclaimer: As MMLP no longer exists as a publicly traded entity, a current AI-based fundamental rating is unavailable.
Sources and Disclaimers:
Primary information was sourced from Martin Midstream's (inactive) website, SEC filings, and other relevant financial data prior to November 2023.
Disclaimer: This analysis provides general information about Martin Midstream Partners LP. It is not intended to be investment advice and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. Please consult with a qualified financial advisor for personalized guidance.
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About Martin Midstream Partners LP
Exchange | NASDAQ | Headquaters | Kilgore, TX, United States |
IPO Launch date | 2002-11-01 | President, CEO & Director of Martin Midstream GP LLC | Mr. Robert D. Bondurant |
Sector | Energy | Website | https://mmlp.com |
Industry | Oil & Gas Midstream | Full time employees | - |
Headquaters | Kilgore, TX, United States | ||
President, CEO & Director of Martin Midstream GP LLC | Mr. Robert D. Bondurant | ||
Website | https://mmlp.com | ||
Website | https://mmlp.com | ||
Full time employees | - |
Martin Midstream Partners L.P., together with its subsidiaries, provides terminalling, processing, storage, and packaging services for petroleum products and by-products primarily in the United States. The company operates in four segments: Terminalling and Storage, Transportation, Sulfur Services, and Specialty Products. The company's Terminalling and Storage segment owns or operates various marine shore-based terminal facilities and specialty terminal facilities that provide storage, refining, blending, packaging, and handling services for producers and suppliers of petroleum products and by-products. This segment also offers land rental services to oil and gas companies, as well as storage and handling services for lubricants and fuels. Its Transportation segment operates various trucks and tank trailers; and inland marine tank barges, inland push boats, and articulated offshore tug and barge unit to transport petroleum products and by-products, petrochemicals, and chemicals. The company's Sulfur Services segment processes molten sulfur into prilled or pelletized sulfur, which is used in the production of fertilizers and industrial chemicals. Its Specialty Products segment stores, distributes, and transports natural gas liquids for wholesale deliveries to refineries, industrial natural gas liquid users, and propane retailers. Martin Midstream GP LLC serves as a general partner of the company. Martin Midstream Partners L.P. was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Kilgore, Texas.
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