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Plains All American Pipeline LP (PAA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/20/2025: PAA (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.
Number of Analysts
16 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $20.91
1 Year Target Price $20.91
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 2 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -3.93% | Avg. Invested days 40 | 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 06/20/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 12.84B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.63 | 1Y Target Price 20.91 |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.63 | 1Y Target Price 20.91 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 16 | Beta 0.65 | 52 Weeks Range 15.24 - 20.32 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 15.24 - 20.32 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 8.33% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.93 |
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 1.9% | Operating Margin (TTM) 4.33% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.21% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.64% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.63 | Forward PE 10.14 | Enterprise Value 21387694907 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.26 |
Enterprise Value 21387694907 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.26 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.43 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.18 | Shares Outstanding 703299008 | Shares Floating 463790694 |
Shares Outstanding 703299008 | Shares Floating 463790694 | ||
Percent Insiders 34.03 | Percent Institutions 41.09 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4 | Target Price 20.91 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 6 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 6 | ||
Hold 7 | Sell 2 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Plains All American Pipeline LP
Company Overview
History and Background
Plains All American Pipeline LP was founded in 1998. It has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansions, becoming a major player in North American midstream energy infrastructure.
Core Business Areas
- Crude Oil Segment: This segment focuses on the transportation, storage, and gathering of crude oil. It includes pipelines, terminals, and storage facilities.
- Refined Products Segment: This segment involves the transportation, storage, and marketing of refined products, such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
- NGL Segment: This segment focuses on the transportation, storage, and fractionation of natural gas liquids (NGLs).
Leadership and Structure
Plains All American Pipeline LP operates under a master limited partnership (MLP) structure. The CEO is Jeremy Goebel. The organizational structure is based on functional departments that support the business segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil Transportation: The transportation of crude oil through pipelines is a core offering. Competitors include Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Magellan Midstream Partners (MMP). Market share data fluctuates, but Plains is consistently a top player in key regions like the Permian Basin. Significant revenue is generated in the Permian basin region.
- Crude Oil Storage: Storage services for crude oil are also a significant part of Plains' business. Competitors include Cushing, Oklahoma. This is storage for mid west refineries to use when crude is low.
- NGL Fractionation: Plains is involved in the separation of NGLs into individual components like ethane and propane. Competitors include ONEOK (OKE).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The midstream energy sector is characterized by high capital intensity, regulatory oversight, and sensitivity to commodity prices and production levels. Demand for transportation and storage infrastructure is influenced by shale production and refinery activity.
Positioning
Plains All American Pipeline LP is positioned as one of the largest independent midstream companies in North America, with a strong presence in key producing regions. Their competitive advantage lies in their extensive pipeline network and strategic terminal locations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for midstream services is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Plains is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its extensive asset base and strategic relationships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive pipeline network
- Strategic asset locations
- Strong customer relationships
- Diversified business segments
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Sensitivity to commodity prices
- High debt levels
- Regulatory risk
- MLP structure complexity
Opportunities
- Expansion into new shale basins
- Increased demand for NGL transportation
- Acquisitions of smaller midstream companies
- Investments in renewable energy infrastructure
- Technological Innovation in infrastructure management
Threats
- Declining crude oil production
- Increased regulatory scrutiny
- Environmental opposition
- Cybersecurity threats
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- EPD
- MPLX
- OKE
Competitive Landscape
Plains faces competition from other large midstream companies with extensive infrastructure networks. Their advantages include a strategic asset base and customer relationships. Disadvantages include high debt and commodity price sensitivity.
Major Acquisitions
BridgeTex Pipeline Company, LLC
- Year: 2012
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1075
- Strategic Rationale: To secure transportation capacity from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by acquisitions, organic expansions, and increased throughput volumes. Performance is tied to broader energy market trends.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project modest revenue growth and continued profitability, with increased focus on capital efficiency and debt reduction.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include optimizing asset utilization, reducing operating costs, and pursuing strategic partnerships.
Summary
Plains All American Pipeline LP is a major player in the midstream energy sector with a large asset base and strategic positioning. While they benefit from strong customer relationships, the high debt levels and sensitivity to commodity prices are key risks. Future growth hinges on capital efficiency, debt reduction, and expansion into new markets. Regulatory changes and environmental concerns are areas to watch.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
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About Plains All American Pipeline LP
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1998-11-17 | President, CEO & Chairman of Plains All American GP LLC Mr. Wilfred C.W. Chiang | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Midstream | Full time employees 4200 | Website https://www.plains.com |
Full time employees 4200 | Website https://www.plains.com | ||
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., through its subsidiaries, engages in the pipeline transportation, terminaling, storage, and gathering of crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGL) in the United States and Canada. The company operates through two segments, Crude Oil and NGL. The Crude Oil segment offers gathering and transporting crude oil through pipelines, trucks, and on barges or railcars. This segment provides terminaling, storage, and other related services, as well as merchant activities. The NGL segment is involved in natural gas processing and NGL fractionation, storage, transportation, and terminaling. This segment also includes ethane, propane, normal butane, iso-butane, and natural gasoline derived from natural gas production and processing activities, as well as crude oil refining processes. Its NGL components are used for various applications, such as heating, engine, and industrial fuels. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. operates as a subsidiary of Plains GP Holdings, L.P.
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