Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 22.3x · EV/EBITDA 9.6x · ROE 11.4%. (2001–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.6B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.4B | $1.2B | $805M | $570M | $692M | $554M | $562M | $652M |
| Enterprise Value | $3.2B | $3.0B | $3.6B | $3.0B | $2.6B | $2.4B | $2.1B | $2.3B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $2.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 22.33 | 19.83 | 19.32 | 11.25 | 3.47 | 13.27 | 6.07 | 24.89 | 5.33 | 9.60 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.39 | 2.12 | 2.23 | 1.80 | 1.50 | — | 1.15 | 1.51 | — | 1.42 | 1.64 |
| P/FCF | 8.28 | 7.41 | — | 13.04 | 3.17 | — | 2.41 | 60.00 | 5.56 | 1.88 | — |
| P/OCF | 5.62 | 5.03 | 50.58 | 2.81 | 2.47 | 16.03 | 1.82 | 7.33 | 3.28 | 1.61 | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.16 | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.25 | 0.18 | 0.14 | 0.20 | 0.25 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.60 | 9.10 | 9.25 | 8.36 | 4.62 | 9.68 | 7.02 | 9.47 | 6.03 | 7.90 | — |
| EV / EBIT | 16.76 | 12.86 | 14.48 | 12.01 | 5.67 | 16.64 | 11.09 | 18.58 | 9.30 | 14.87 | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 15.71 | — | 26.79 | 7.00 | — | 8.69 | 203.07 | 18.39 | 5.97 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 2.6% | 2.6% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Operating Margin | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | -1.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% | -2.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.4% | 11.4% | 14.2% | 19.2% | 92.3% | 24.7% | 21.4% | 15.7% | 53.2% | 14.8% | -36.5% |
| ROA | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.6% | 12.1% | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% | -7.6% |
| ROIC | 5.7% | 5.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% | 18.3% | 6.0% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 10.2% | 5.2% | -6.0% |
| ROCE | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.4% | 10.3% | 22.0% | 6.9% | 9.0% | 7.0% | 11.3% | 7.0% | -7.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.83 | 1.92 | 1.81 | — | 3.01 | 3.62 | — | 3.13 | 3.65 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.85 | 4.85 | 5.18 | 4.35 | 2.53 | 6.43 | 5.10 | 6.72 | 4.24 | 5.48 | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 2.38 | 2.82 | 1.90 | 1.81 | — | 2.99 | 3.59 | — | 3.09 | 3.63 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.81 | 4.81 | 5.16 | 4.29 | 2.53 | 6.39 | 5.07 | 6.67 | 4.21 | 5.41 | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | 8.31 | — | 13.75 | 3.83 | — | 6.28 | 143.07 | 12.84 | 4.09 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 1.72 | 1.72 | 1.85 | 2.88 | 5.66 | 1.78 | 2.22 | 1.40 | 2.21 | 1.39 | -1.76 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.21 | 1.12 | 1.20 | 1.27 | 1.57 | 1.33 | 1.50 | 1.31 | 1.35 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.80 | 0.73 | 0.84 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 4.82 | 4.53 | 4.67 | 5.97 | 4.68 | 3.18 | 4.52 | 5.23 | 3.84 | 3.21 |
| Inventory Turnover | 32.91 | 32.91 | 27.11 | 39.06 | 31.37 | 24.59 | 19.77 | 27.57 | 31.11 | 23.77 | 14.74 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 10.42 | 10.05 | 12.39 | 9.30 | 11.36 | 10.77 | 11.75 | 9.80 | 17.23 | 18.80 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.9% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 10.0% | 8.5% | 11.4% | 12.5% | 11.1% | 11.9% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| Payout Ratio | 159.9% | 159.9% | 112.9% | 94.9% | 27.7% | 151.2% | 69.8% | 213.6% | 63.5% | 106.7% | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.5% | 5.0% | 5.2% | 8.9% | 28.8% | 7.5% | 16.5% | 4.0% | 18.8% | 10.4% | — |
| FCF Yield | 12.1% | 13.5% | — | 7.7% | 31.5% | — | 41.4% | 1.7% | 18.0% | 53.2% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 8.5% | 9.5% | 12.9% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.2% | 12.1% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $34M | $34M | $34M | $34M | $34M | $34M | $34M | $34M | $34M | $34M |
High leverage and volatility
Based on reported financial statements, GLP's forward P/E of 9.87 suggests the market is pricing in significant earnings volatility, as the current TTM P/E of 22.04 appears inflated by recent non-recurring items that do not accurately represent the firm's normalized midstream and retail earning power.
The wide disparity between trailing and forward multiples indicates that investors are skeptical of the sustainability of recent earnings spikes. Given the company's reliance on commodity spreads, the current valuation appears to discount the potential for margin compression if energy price volatility subsides or if interest costs remain elevated.
According to recent SEC filings, GLP's ROIC has struggled to maintain momentum, peaking at 11.5% in 2026Q1 but frequently languishing below 3% in prior periods, which suggests that the company's aggressive acquisition strategy has yet to consistently generate returns exceeding its cost of capital.
The erratic nature of ROIC reflects the difficulty of integrating high-cost terminal and retail assets into a spread-based business model. Investors should monitor whether management can improve asset utilization rates, as current returns appear highly sensitive to throughput volumes and regional energy demand cycles.
As reported in financial statements, GLP maintains a tight cash conversion cycle, typically ranging between 7 and 12 days, which highlights the company's reliance on rapid inventory turnover to manage the significant working capital requirements inherent in its wholesale and retail fuel distribution operations.
The consistency of the CCC suggests that operational logistics are well-managed, yet the underlying cash flow remains vulnerable to commodity price swings that necessitate large inventory investments. This efficiency is a necessity rather than a competitive advantage, as the thin margins leave little room for error in inventory management.
Based on recent quarterly data, GLP's debt-to-equity ratio remains elevated at 2.26, which, when combined with interest coverage ratios that have dipped as low as 0.82, suggests that the firm's balance sheet is currently strained and highly sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.
The high leverage profile limits the company's ability to pursue further accretive acquisitions without potentially jeopardizing its distribution coverage. Analysts should remain cautious, as the current debt load necessitates a stable interest rate environment to ensure that debt service obligations do not crowd out essential capital expenditures.
As indicated by the company's operational disclosures, the most commonly misapplied metric for GLP is top-line revenue, which obscures the firm's true performance by conflating commodity price inflation with actual volume growth in its terminaling and retail segments.
Investors should prioritize 'Product Margin' or EBITDA-per-gallon, as these metrics strip away the noise of volatile energy prices and provide a clearer view of the company's core profitability. Relying on revenue growth as a proxy for success in this business model is fundamentally flawed and likely leads to an overestimation of operational health.
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Global Partners LP's current P/E ratio is 22.3x. The historical average is 13.8x. This places it at the 85th percentile of its historical range.
Global Partners LP's current EV/EBITDA is 9.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.3x.
Global Partners LP's return on equity (ROE) is 11.4%. The historical average is 23.6%.
Based on historical data, Global Partners LP is trading at a P/E of 22.3x. This is at the 85th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Global Partners LP's current dividend yield is 7.85% with a payout ratio of 159.9%.
Global Partners LP has 2.6% gross margin and 1.0% operating margin.
Global Partners LP's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.8x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.