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    Par Pacific Holdings (PARR) Benefits From Tight Refining Markets, Is The Stock Still Cheap?

    Simply Wall St·09/26/2026 00:34:26
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    Par Pacific Holdings (PARR) has been moving on the back of strong refining conditions, with tight global capacity and low fuel inventories supporting firm margins and resilient fuel demand.

    Recent trading has been choppy for Par Pacific Holdings, with the share price slipping 8.19% over the past week even as the 90-day share price return of 41.79% and year-to-date share price gain of 116.25% point to strong momentum. That move comes on top of a 1-year total shareholder return of 108.39% and a 5-year total shareholder return of 385.03%. This suggests investors have been steadily repricing the refiner as tight capacity, firm margins and comparisons with peers like PBF Energy reshape expectations around both upside potential and sector risk.

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    Bulls point to Par Pacific Holdings’ strong recent run and sector tailwinds. Bears flag the revenue and net income declines. Which side do the current valuation markers support as you weigh the next move?

    Most Popular Narrative: 8% Undervalued

    Par Pacific Holdings last closed at $77.46, while the most followed narrative anchors fair value at $84.57, pointing to a modest valuation gap that rests on a specific mix of regional refining strength and transition risks.

    Continued tightness in US West Coast and Pacific Northwest refined product markets, exacerbated by regional underinvestment in refining and competitor refinery closures, is supporting higher crack spreads and robust regional margins, which directly benefits Par Pacific's revenue and profitability. Operational improvements and near-record throughput in Hawaii, alongside integration and reliability upgrades at acquired assets like Montana, are driving cost efficiencies and improved EBITDA margins, supporting bottom-line growth.

    See why 18 investors see Par Pacific Holdings as 8% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of $84.57 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, Par Pacific Holdings faces real pressure points, including its concentration in Hawaii and Western markets, as well as aging refineries that could lift costs and unsettle margins.

    Find out about the key risks to this Par Pacific Holdings narrative.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.