MRC Global (MRC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

MRC Global Inc. (NYSE: MRC) is a leading global distributor of pipes, valves, fittings and related products and services to the energy and industrial sectors. Established in 1921, the company has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to support a diverse client base, including upstream, midstream and downstream energy companies, petrochemical producers, power generators and industrial end users. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, MRC Global maintains a broad product portfolio designed to meet the technical requirements of critical infrastructure projects.

The company’s core business activities center on the distribution of pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) alongside a suite of value-added services. These services encompass inventory management, on-site logistics, cutting, threading, beveling, and prefabrication solutions that help customers optimize supply chains and reduce project lead times. MRC Global also offers technical support, project management and engineering assistance, enabling clients to address complex specifications and regulatory standards in challenging operating environments.

With operations spanning North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, MRC Global serves customers across more than a dozen countries through an extensive network of over 300 locations. The company’s regional footprint allows it to tailor product offerings and service models to local market requirements—whether supporting shale developments in North America, refinery turnarounds in Europe or offshore projects in the Asia Pacific region.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Peter A. Burgener and a seasoned executive team, MRC Global has continued to reinforce its market position through operational excellence and targeted investments. By combining deep industry expertise with a global supply chain infrastructure, the company aims to deliver reliable product availability and technical solutions that support critical energy and industrial projects worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $12.70 to $12.94
• 50-Day Range: $11.50 to $14.91
• 52-Week Range: $9.23 to $15.59
• Volume: 873,139 shs
• Average Volume: 695,716 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.10 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $15.67
• Consensus Rating: Buy

MRC Global Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

MRC Global scored higher than 61% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 94th 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: 2.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

MRC Global has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

MRC Global has only been the subject of 2 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 -116.36, 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 -116.36, 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 2.12. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.66% of the float of MRC Global has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

MRC Global has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in MRC Global has recently decreased by 23.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

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

2.66% of the float of MRC Global has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

MRC Global has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in MRC Global has recently decreased by 23.16%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.76

News Sentiment

MRC Global has a news sentiment score of 0.76. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for MRC Global this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for MRC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% 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 start of the year. Since then, MRC stock has increased by 0.2% and is now trading at $12.80.

How were MRC Global's earnings last quarter?

MRC Global Inc. (NYSE:MRC) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The oil and gas company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.08 by $0.06. The company's quarterly revenue was down 11.7% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is MRC Global doing a stock buyback?

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

Who are MRC Global's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of MRC Global include Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Grant R Bates, John P Mccarthy, Leonard M Anthony, Malcolm O'neal and Gillian Anderson.
View institutional ownership trends.

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: 5/06/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• 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: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for MRC Global: $15.67
• High Price Target: $17.00
• Low Price Target: $13.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +22.4%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.11)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 14.88
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $55 million
• Net Margins: 0.47%
• Pretax Margin: 2.86%
• Return on Equity: 12.82%
• Return on Assets: 3.96%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.70
• Current Ratio: 1.68
• Quick Ratio: 0.91

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.01 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.37
• Cash Flow: $1.46 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.77
• Book Value: $6.05 per share
• Price / Book: 2.12

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 86,070,000
• Free Float: 84,346,000
• Market Cap: $1.10 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.61