In this video, Motley Fool energy analyst Joel South takes a question from a Fool fan on Facebook, who asks, "Is British Petroleum (BP +0.39%) a good value play?" Joel looks at the company's finances and strategy since the Macondo oil spill and tells investors what's holding the stock back today, and why it could make a good value investment.
Ask a Fool: Is BP a Good Value Play?
By Joel South – Sep 6, 2013 at 2:23PM
NYSE: BP
BP
Market Cap
$92B
Today's Change
(0.39%) $0.14
Current Price
$35.82
Price as of November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
With billions in remaining charges hanging over its head from the Macando oil spill, is BP a reliable value play at this cheap valuation?
About the Author
Joel is a University of Washington graduate and covers energy and materials for The Motley Fool. Be sure to follow The Motley Fool's energy and materials Twitter for all your energy and materials coverage.
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