Stock Analysis
BP p.l.c.BP
P/E 2,394.65×· not meaningful — TTM earnings temporarily depressed
Sector: Energy
AnalystsBuy31 analystsPrice is 100% of the way from the year's low to its high.
Cash covers 51% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Quality90
Risks
- Valuation70
- Profitability28
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
Market context
+3.7% today· Z 1.6σ
Bull Case
- ✓Altman Z 3.0 — safe-zone balance sheet
What's happening with BP
Profile
Strong earnings quality; profitability, growth and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation70/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (100th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (12.5%)25/25
- P/S (0.7x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (11.4x)20/25
- Growth31/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (4.7%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (-70.9%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-69.8%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (25860.4%)25/25
- Profitability28/100 · Weak
- ROIC (10.2%)12/25
- ROE (0.1%)5/25
- Net margin (0.0%)6/25
- Operating margin (7.7%)5/25
- Financial Health59/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (3.04)25/25
- Current ratio (1.27)12/25
- Interest coverage (4.8x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 12%)12/25
- Quality90/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.82)25/25
- FCF conversion (29894%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 4.4%)25/25
- Moat42/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (2/5 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (27.4%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (5/5 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -1.0%)5/25
About BP p.l.c.
BP is an integrated energy company that explores for, produces, and refines oil and gas around the world. Show more
In 2025, it produced 1.2 million barrels of liquids and 6.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2025, proved hydrocarbon reserves stood at 6.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 56% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a total crude distillation capacity of 1.56 million barrels of oil per day.
Employees: 93,700 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
70B+P/E (TTM)2388xC
Grade C: DistortedTTM earnings are temporarily depressed — this multiple overstates expensiveness. Forward P/E is a better guide — vs own 5Y history: 4.9x–2394.6x · highest in history
P/FCF7.6xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield12.5%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 11.5%–37.2% · 7th pct
P/S (TTM)0.69xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.3x–0.7x · highest in history
EV/EBIT11.4xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 3.0x–12.6x · 89th pct
EV/Sales0.7xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E9.2xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.69xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield4.09%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio43.4%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
28EROIC10.2%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE0.1%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA1.9%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin0.0%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin7.7%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin27.4%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin8.6%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.1%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
31DRevenue CAGR4.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-70.9%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-69.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth25860.4%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income1814.8%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.5%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
59CAltman Z-Score3.04A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.27xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.91xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage4.8xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment2.2yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT2.5xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.95xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.51xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
90A+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.82A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion29894.4%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability4.4%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue6.9%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.75xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
42D+ROIC >12% Years2/5 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)27.4%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years5/5 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-1.0%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$0.02
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$2.37
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$3.72
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$72.69B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$37.23B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$35.47B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$76.42B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.35xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$128.97B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta-0.34B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Dec 2025 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: BP p.l.c. (BP)
BP is up 3.65% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for BP p.l.c.. Altman Z-Score of 3.04 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.82 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~2.2 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- BP p.l.c. posted a net loss in 1 of 5 available completed fiscal years (2021–2025).
- At a valuation score of 70/100, BP trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 2388.2).
- The stock currently yields 4.1% in dividends.
See how BP ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all BP moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13 | Regular | 48.50 | +3.78% | 2.03 |
| Oct 13 | After-hours | 48.51 | +3.80% | 2.04 |
| Oct 8 | Pre-market | 46.04 | +3.44% | 2.19 |
| Oct 8 | Regular | 46.39 | +4.21% | 2.65 |
| Oct 8 | After-hours | 46.40 | +4.25% | 2.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions about BP
What is the current BP p.l.c. (BP) stock price?
BP is trading at $50.21 at the last market close, up 3.65% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks BP pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is BP stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates BP p.l.c.'s financial health at 59/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is BP stock overvalued?
BP p.l.c. trades at a trailing P/E of 2388.2 and our valuation score rates it 70/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does BP p.l.c. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for BP. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does BP p.l.c. operate in?
BP p.l.c. operates in the Energy sector. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does BP p.l.c. do?
BP is an integrated energy company that explores for, produces, and refines oil and gas around the world.
About BP p.l.c. (BP) Stock
BP p.l.c. (BP) is a US-listed stock operating in the Energy sector. As of the latest update, BP p.l.c. is trading at $50.21, up 3.65% on the day with a market capitalization of $129.0 billion. The financial health score for BP is 59/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for BP stock.
BP Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track BP p.l.c. (BP) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time BP stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for BP with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for BP p.l.c. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 59/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for BP.
- Sector peers: Compare BP against 4 other energy stocks on key financial metrics.
Is BP a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate BP p.l.c. (BP) as an investment. The financial health score of 59/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.BP p.l.c. (BP) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.