BP
BP PLC
$37.28
▼ 0.3%Updated Today 12:11 PM ET
BP at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.
Overall: Weak · 33/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.
▲ Up 20.6% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$96.31B
P/E
31.36x
Forward P/E (est.)
—
ROE
5.7%
Revenue Growth
4.0%
EPS Growth
—
Profit Margin
1.7%
FCF Yield
5.2%
Debt / Equity
1.37x
ROIC
—
Interest Coverage
—
Current Ratio
—
Dividend Yield
5.3%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
—
Rating Score
33/100
BP PLC (BP) is a large-cap company in the Energy industry, part of the Energy sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $96.31B.
Our model rates BP Weak (33/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what BP's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. BP trades near $37.28, below its 50-day average ($42.73) and 200-day average ($39.07). Price below both averages is a downtrend — momentum is against buyers for now.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 22 it is oversold — selling has been heavy and a bounce is possible.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently negative — short-term momentum is fading.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. BP's is $0.94 (~2.5% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month BP found buyers near $36.04 (support) and sellers near $44.16 (resistance); its 52-week range is $29.99–$48.27. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.5× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
Where BP sits versus its Energy sector peers in the S&P 500.
Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 26 Energy companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.
How BP stacks up against its Energy peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Energy sector (30 S&P 500 companies), BP ranks #25 of 30 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (31.4x P/E vs. 17.2x median) with a lower return on equity (5.7% vs. 13.7%) and faster revenue growth (4.0% vs. 3.4%).
P/E vs sector
31.4x
median 17.2x
ROE vs sector
5.7%
median 13.7%
Growth vs sector
4.0%
median 3.4%
Sector rank
#25
of 30 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Energy companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 30 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
The case for BP:
- Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~5.2%) funds buybacks and dividends.
- Pays a 5.3% dividend on top of any price gains.
The case against BP:
- Thin net margins (1.7%) leave little room for error.
- Our model's overall read is Weak (33/100).
Valuation risk — at 31.4x earnings, disappointing results could compress the multiple.
Balance-sheet risk — debt/equity of 1.4x magnifies the impact of higher rates or weaker earnings.
Margin risk — thin profitability (1.7%) is vulnerable to cost or pricing pressure.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the fundamentals screen weakly: BP PLC is a large-cap energy business growing at a mature pace, with modest profitability, and a heavier debt load to watch. It trades at 31.4x earnings, which our model scores Weak (33/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
BP — frequently asked questions
Is BP a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates BP PLC Weak (33/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is BP's rating on The Stocks School?
BP PLC currently scores 33/100 (Weak) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does BP's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from BP PLC's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for BP calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this BP analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell BP. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.