MRC Global (MRC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

MRC Global Inc. (NYSE:MRC) is a Houston, Texas–based distributor of pipe, valves, fittings and related products and services to the energy and industrial markets. The company supplies critical components and technical solutions for energy infrastructure projects, serving upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas producers, as well as petrochemical, power generation and mining operations.

The company’s extensive product portfolio includes commodity and specialty fittings, valves, strainers, gaskets, flange insulations, hammer unions and automation products. In addition to standard distribution services, MRC Global offers value-added services such as kitting, inventory management, logistics support and fabrication, helping clients streamline project execution and reduce supply-chain complexity.

Headquartered in Houston, MRC Global operates a global network of distribution centers, branch locations and fabrication facilities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America. This broad geographic footprint enables the company to support onshore and offshore projects around the world and to respond quickly to regional demand fluctuations.

Tracing its roots to early 20th-century predecessor firms, MRC Global has expanded through strategic acquisitions and organic growth to become a leading energy-sector distributor. The company is governed by a Houston-based executive team focused on operational excellence, safety and customer service, with an emphasis on sustaining reliable supply-chain solutions for major global energy and industrial projects.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $14.62 to $15.16
• 50-Day Range: $12.80 to $15.35
• 52-Week Range: $9.23 to $15.59
• Volume: 464,683 shs
• Average Volume: 838,212 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.29 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $16.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

MRC Global Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

MRC Global scored higher than 34% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 155th out of 179 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

MRC Global has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

MRC Global has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.12%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for MRC Global are expected to grow by 15.12% in the coming year, from $0.86 to $0.99 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of MRC Global is -62.75, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of MRC Global is -62.75, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

MRC Global has a P/B Ratio of 2.39. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.00% of the outstanding shares of MRC Global have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

MRC Global has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in MRC Global has recently increased by 0.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

MRC Global does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

MRC Global does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.00% of the outstanding shares of MRC Global have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

MRC Global has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in MRC Global has recently increased by 0.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.44

News Sentiment

MRC Global has a news sentiment score of 1.44. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for MRC Global this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 2 people have searched for MRC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, MRC Global insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.00% of the stock of MRC Global is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

94.97% of the stock of MRC Global is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

MRC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MRC shares performed this year?

MRC Global's stock was trading at $12.78 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, MRC shares have increased by 17.6% and is now trading at $15.03.

How were MRC Global's earnings last quarter?

MRC Global Inc. (NYSE:MRC) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 6th. The oil and gas company reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.23 by $0.02. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 4.1% on a year-over-year basis.

Is MRC Global doing a stock buyback?

MRC Global's board approved a stock repurchase program on Friday, January 3rd 2025, which authorizes the company to buy back $125,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 11% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Who are MRC Global's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of MRC Global include Pzena Investment Management LLC (6.07%), Frontier Capital Management Co. LLC (5.23%), American Century Companies Inc. (3.35%) and Bank of America Corp DE (2.90%). Insiders that own company stock include Grant R Bates, John P Mccarthy, Leonard M Anthony and Gillian Anderson.
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How do I buy shares of MRC Global?

Shares of MRC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of MRC Global own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that MRC Global investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Humana (HUM), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/06/2025
• Today: 9/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: STEEL - PIPE&TUBE
• Sub-Industry: Trading Companies & Distributors
• Current Symbol: NYSE:MRC
• CIK: 1439095
• Web: www.mrcglobal.com
• Phone: (877) 294-7574
• Fax: 713-655-1477
• Employees: 2,600
• Year Founded: 1921

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for MRC Global: $16.00
• High Price Target: $17.00
• Low Price Target: $15.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +9.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.24)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 17.04
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $55 million
• Net Margins: -0.10%
• Pretax Margin: 2.09%
• Return on Equity: 11.81%
• Return on Assets: 3.67%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.83
• Current Ratio: 1.84
• Quick Ratio: 1.00

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.01 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.41
• Cash Flow: $1.44 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 10.20
• Book Value: $6.30 per share
• Price / Book: 2.33

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 85,080,000
• Free Float: 83,382,000
• Market Cap: $1.25 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.72