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Plains GP Holdings LP(PAGP)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PAGP
09/25/2026: PAGP (4-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY for 53 days. Simulated Profits (6.70%). Updated daily EoD!
Plains GP Holdings LP functions as a holding company for interests in the midstream energy giant Plains All American Pipeline, offering investors exposure to crucial crude oil and NGL infrastructure. Its primary strengths are a stable, fee-based revenue model and a dominant asset footprint in the Permian Basin. While the company faces risks from volatile energy prices and long-term decarbonization trends, it remains a notable choice for dividend-focused investors seeking steady income from energy logistics. Success relies on maintaining disciplined capital allocation and effectively navigating regulatory challenges. Investors should monitor throughput volumes and the pace of the firm's strategic transition toward energy infrastructure efficiency.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is limited by the mature nature of the midstream sector and focus on debt reduction. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum is conditional on energy commodity price cycles and sector-wide sentiment. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The stock often trades at valuations reflective of steady, long-term cash flow generation. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The primary appeal for many investors is the consistent distribution yield from the partnership interest. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While cash flows are stable, the stock remains exposed to energy sector volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock price fluctuates significantly with global crude oil price cycles. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuation is sensitive to interest rate changes affecting the yield attractiveness. |
| Competition risk (Infrastructure) | Medium | Direct competition from large players like EPD can pressure service margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business has steady infrastructure assets but is tied to carbon-intensive industries. |
| Dividend income | Low | The dividend structure is generally stable but depends on the partnership's financial health. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Operational success relies on navigating complex regulatory environments for pipelines. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 11.49% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.19B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 75.94 | 1Y Target Price 26.08 |
Price to earnings Ratio 75.94 | 1Y Target Price 26.08 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.7M shares | Beta 0.45 | 52 Weeks Range 15.48 - 28.70 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 15.48 - 28.70 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.12% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.35 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil Gathering & Transportation | Pipeline fees and volume-based charges for moving crude. | Revenue is earned mostly by volume, making the company a 'toll-booth' for oil. |
| NGL Services | Fractionation and processing fees for natural gas liquids. | This provides diversified income beyond just crude oil transport. |
| Geography (North America) | Permian Basin and other key US shale plays. | Geographic concentration in major production zones is the core success factor. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 75.94 | Forward PE 12.06 | Enterprise Value 12.86B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.12 |
Enterprise Value 12.86B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.12 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.25 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.3 | Shares Outstanding 197.90M | Shares Floating 192.12M |
Shares Outstanding 197.90M | Shares Floating 192.12M | ||
Percent Insiders 2.77 | Percent Institutions 85.26 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Plains GP Holdings LP
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2013-10-16 | Chairman, President & 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. It operates through Crude Oil and Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) segments. The company engages in the gathering and transporting crude oil using pipelines, trucks, and barges or railcars. It also provides terminalling, storage, and other related services. In addition, the company is 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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