MPC Fundamental Analysis

Fundamental Outlook: MPCStrong BuySource: Massive API
Composite: 84/100 · Confidence: 85%

MPC is currently showing strong fundamentals with a composite score of 84/100, resulting in a "Strong Buy" outlook. MPC earns a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, pointing to healthy operations and consistent profitability. With an Altman Z-Score of 3.55, MPC is well within the safe zone for bankruptcy risk. Earnings analysis shows neutral earnings momentum.

Strong Sell (0)Neutral (50)Strong Buy (100)
Piotroski F-Score
8830%
Altman Z-Score
8520%
Earnings Momentum
8030%
Short Sentiment
8320%
Altman Z-Score: Safe zone
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9
Strong fundamentals
F1Positive ROA✓ Pass
F3Improving ROA✓ Pass
F5Decreasing Leverage✓ Pass
F6Improving Liquidity✓ Pass
F7No Dilution✓ Pass
F8Improving Gross Margin✓ Pass
F9Improving Asset Turnover✓ Pass
Altman Z-Score: 3.55Safe Zone
Original Z-Score (Manufacturing)
X1 (WC/TA)0.073
X2 (RE/TA)0.475
X3 (EBIT/TA)0.131
X4 (MktCap/TL)1.221
X5 (Rev/TA)1.630
Safe > 2.99 · Grey 1.81–2.99 · Distress < 1.81
Earnings Momentum
Aggregate: +0.70 (range: -2 to +2)
EPS Growth2 consecutive quarters improving
Revenue Growth2 consecutive quarters
Gross MarginStable
Operating MarginStable
Net MarginExpanding
Short Sentiment
Score: 83/100 (higher = more bullish)
SI% of Float1/52.2%
Days to Cover3/53.2 days
SVR Trend1/520d−50d: -237.2pts
SI Trend2/5-12.1%
About This Analysis

Piotroski F-Score is a 9-point scoring system developed by accounting professor Joseph Piotroski to assess the financial strength of a company. It evaluates profitability (ROA, operating cash flow, accruals), leverage and liquidity (debt ratio, current ratio, share dilution), and operating efficiency (gross margin, asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong fundamentals, while 0–3 suggest weakness.

Altman Z-Score is a formula developed by professor Edward Altman that predicts the probability of a company entering bankruptcy within two years. It combines five financial ratios — working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue — all relative to total assets. A score above 2.99 suggests the company is financially safe, while below 1.81 indicates distress. The Z-Score is not applicable to financial-sector companies (banks, insurance).

Earnings Momentum tracks quarter-over-quarter trends in EPS growth, revenue, and profit margins to assess whether a company's financial trajectory is improving or deteriorating. Short Sentiment evaluates bearish market positioning using short interest as a percentage of float, days to cover, and short volume trends — a high score (inverted) indicates bullish sentiment.

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