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Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/26/2025: PAGP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Below Average Performance
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Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -10.32% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 03/26/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.81B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 39.71 | 1Y Target Price 22.21 |
Price to earnings Ratio 39.71 | 1Y Target Price 22.21 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1283555 | Beta 1.09 | 52 Weeks Range 16.50 - 21.97 | Updated Date 04/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 16.50 - 21.97 | Updated Date 04/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 7.36% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.52 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 0.21% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.98% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.96% | Return on Equity (TTM) 7.28% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 39.71 | Forward PE 12.14 | Enterprise Value 11668405835 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.1 |
Enterprise Value 11668405835 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.1 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.23 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.35 | Shares Outstanding 197744000 | Shares Floating 192287877 |
Shares Outstanding 197744000 | Shares Floating 192287877 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.69 | Percent Institutions 80.28 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.71 | Target Price 20.65 | Buy - | Strong Buy 6 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 6 | ||
Hold 6 | Sell 2 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Plains GP Holdings LP
Company Overview
History and Background
Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) was formed to own an indirect general partner interest in Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. It provides no direct services but derives its value from its ownership interest in PAA.
Core Business Areas
- Ownership Interest: PAGP holds an indirect general partner interest in Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (PAA). PAGPu2019s revenues depend on PAA's performance.
Leadership and Structure
Plains GP Holdings LP's value is derived from Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. The leadership team and organizational structure are effectively that of PAA.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Transportation and Storage: PAA transports and stores crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGL). PAA's market share varies by region and commodity. Competitors include Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Kinder Morgan (KMI).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The midstream energy sector is driven by production, refining, and demand for crude oil and NGLs. Infrastructure development is vital.
Positioning
PAA is a major player in North American midstream operations, specializing in crude oil and NGL transportation and storage. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive pipeline network and storage capacity.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is linked to the crude oil and NGL midstream market. PAA's positioning depends on regional infrastructure, production levels, and demand.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive pipeline network
- Strategic asset locations
- Strong customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Dependence on commodity prices
- Regulatory risks
- Environmental risks
Opportunities
- Infrastructure expansion projects
- Increased production in key basins
- Acquisitions of complementary assets
Threats
- Commodity price volatility
- Increased regulatory scrutiny
- Shifting energy policies
- Competition from other pipeline operators
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- EPD
- KMI
- MPLX
Competitive Landscape
PAA competes with other midstream companies based on pipeline capacity, geographic reach, storage facilities, and operational efficiency.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth depends on PAA's infrastructure projects, acquisitions, and overall market dynamics.
Future Projections: Future projections are aligned with analyst estimates for PAA's growth in transportation volumes, storage capacity, and profitability.
Recent Initiatives: PAA's recent strategic initiatives include expanding pipeline capacity in key production areas and optimizing existing assets.
Summary
Plains GP Holdings LP's financial success is very dependent on the operations of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. PAA operates a large pipeline network and storage assets that provide a crucial link between producers and consumers, but is susceptible to commodity price volatility. Maintaining a strong financial foundation and managing regulatory risks are critical to the company's long-term success. PAA's growth prospects are tied to infrastructure expansion and acquisitions in key producing regions and areas of demand. PAGP does not have Acquisitions or Market Share.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q), Analyst reports, Industry publications
Disclaimers:
Data and analysis provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Plains GP Holdings LP
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-10-16 | Chairman & CEO of PAA GP Holdings LLC Mr. Wilfred C.W. Chiang | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Midstream | Full time employees - | Website https://www.plains.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.plains.com | ||
Plains GP Holdings, L.P., through its subsidiary, Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., owns and operates midstream infrastructure systems in the United States and Canada. The company operates in two segments, Crude Oil and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs). It engages in the gathering and transporting crude oil using pipelines, trucks, and barges or railcars, as well as providing terminalling, storage, and other related services. The company is also involved in the natural gas processing and NGL fractionation, storage, transportation, and terminalling activities. PAA GP Holdings LLC operates as a general partner of the company. Plains GP Holdings, L.P. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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