QM · rank #3 · 2026-06-02
NGL
NYSE · $2.24B
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +407.72% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +19.1% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +4.5% |
| Market cap Size filter: > $500M required. | $2.24B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-05-01 | $15.13 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-05-02 | $2.98 |
The AI research card
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Summary
NGL Energy Partners LP (NGL@NYSE) is a diversified midstream Master Limited Partnership (MLP) providing crude oil logistics, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and refined products logistics, and water solutions services, with a growing focus on fee-based water infrastructure.
Rationale
The strong momentum_12_1 signal of 4.0772, coupled with a solid ROE and profit margin, suggests NGL is benefiting from its strategic shift towards stable, fee-based water solutions, driving recent earnings growth and positive investor sentiment.
Material risks
- 1Exposure to energy sector regulation and environmental policy, particularly concerning produced-water injection and disposal, could impact NGL's core Water Solutions segment.
- 2The partnership carries significant absolute debt from prior investment cycles, which could constrain future growth or distributions despite ongoing deleveraging efforts.
Verdict reasoning
two_stage score=+2/3 verdicts={'openai': 'PROCEED', 'gemini': 'PROCEED', 'claude': 'CAUTION'} brief=caller-supplied