MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:MUR • US6267171022

30.51 USD
-1.19 (-3.75%)
At close: Feb 5, 2026
30.5 USD
-0.01 (-0.03%)
After Hours: 2/5/2026, 7:16:20 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MUR. MUR was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. MUR scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. MUR has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. MUR also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MUR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MUR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years MUR 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MUR had a positive operating cash flow.
MUR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMUR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B -2B -3B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 1.47%, MUR is not doing good in the industry: 60.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 2.79%, MUR is doing worse than 61.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.54%, MUR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MUR is significantly below the industry average of 21.95%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.47%
ROE 2.79%
ROIC 4.54%
ROA(3y)4.02%
ROA(5y)4.14%
ROE(3y)7.4%
ROE(5y)7.95%
ROIC(3y)6.72%
ROIC(5y)7.79%
MUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 -20

1.3 Margins

  • MUR's Profit Margin of 5.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MUR outperforms 45.89% of its industry peers.
  • MUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • MUR's Operating Margin of 18.10% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MUR outperforms 54.59% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MUR has declined.
  • The Gross Margin of MUR (70.03%) is better than 78.26% of its industry peers.
  • MUR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.1%
PM (TTM) 5.18%
GM 70.03%
OM growth 3Y-27.04%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-46.14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.07%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
MUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MUR is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MUR has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for MUR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • MUR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MUR Yearly Shares OutstandingMUR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
MUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • MUR has an Altman-Z score of 2.00. This is not the best score and indicates that MUR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of MUR (2.00) is better than 65.70% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MUR is 3.32, which is a good value as it means it would take MUR, 3.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • MUR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.32. This is in the better half of the industry: MUR outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • MUR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • MUR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28. This is in the better half of the industry: MUR outperforms 63.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 3.32
Altman-Z 2
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.15%
MUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that MUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.94, MUR is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that MUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, MUR is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.87
MUR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMUR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for MUR have decreased strongly by -49.82% in the last year.
  • MUR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -37.31% yearly.
  • MUR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.64%.
  • MUR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.65% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.82%
EPS 3Y-37.31%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.58%
Revenue growth 5Y6.65%
Sales Q2Q%-8.44%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.48% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-39.94%
EPS Next 2Y23.42%
EPS Next 3Y38.42%
EPS Next 5Y27.48%
Revenue Next Year-6.55%
Revenue Next 2Y2.65%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
MUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
MUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 -2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.11, MUR is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MUR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, MUR is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.81 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MUR.
  • MUR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MUR is more expensive than 60.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.20, MUR is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.11
Fwd PE 36.81
MUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MUR indicates a rather cheap valuation: MUR is cheaper than 86.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 78.74% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MUR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.13
EV/EBITDA 3.81
MUR Per share dataMUR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MUR's earnings are expected to grow with 38.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.42%
EPS Next 3Y38.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.55%, MUR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • MUR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.65.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MUR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.55%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of MUR grows each year by 15.59%, which is quite nice.
  • MUR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • MUR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.59%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
MUR Yearly Dividends per shareMUR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 128.65% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MUR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • MUR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP128.65%
EPS Next 2Y23.42%
EPS Next 3Y38.42%
MUR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMUR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B -2B -3B
MUR Dividend Payout.MUR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MUR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MURPHY OIL CORP

NYSE:MUR (2/5/2026, 7:16:20 PM)

After market: 30.5 -0.01 (-0.03%)

30.51

-1.19 (-3.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners94.52%
Inst Owner Change-1.86%
Ins Owners5.58%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap4.35B
Revenue(TTM)2.70B
Net Income(TTM)142.68M
Analysts53.85
Price Target30.56 (0.16%)
Short Float %10.96%
Short Ratio5.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.55%
Yearly Dividend1.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.59%
DP128.65%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)87.1%
Min EPS beat(2)34.08%
Max EPS beat(2)140.12%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)36.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.67%
Max EPS beat(4)140.12%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)19.02%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)15.25%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)14.27%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.86%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.86%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.16%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.92%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.04%
PT rev (1m)0.43%
PT rev (3m)5.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-122.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-112.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.11
Fwd PE 36.81
P/S 1.58
P/FCF 10.13
P/OCF 3.04
P/B 0.85
P/tB 0.85
EV/EBITDA 3.81
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY2.72%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY9.87%
OCF(TTM)10.03
OCFY32.88%
SpS19.29
BVpS35.88
TBVpS35.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.47%
ROE 2.79%
ROCE 5.61%
ROIC 4.54%
ROICexc 4.77%
ROICexgc 4.77%
OM 18.1%
PM (TTM) 5.18%
GM 70.03%
FCFM 15.61%
ROA(3y)4.02%
ROA(5y)4.14%
ROE(3y)7.4%
ROE(5y)7.95%
ROIC(3y)6.72%
ROIC(5y)7.79%
ROICexc(3y)7.01%
ROICexc(5y)8.18%
ROICexgc(3y)7.01%
ROICexgc(5y)8.18%
ROCE(3y)8.3%
ROCE(5y)9.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-35.07%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-35.07%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-27.04%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-46.14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.07%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.28
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 3.32
Debt/EBITDA 0.98
Cap/Depr 105.2%
Cap/Sales 36.39%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 98.7%
Profit Quality 301.26%
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 2
F-Score5
WACC8.15%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)111.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)33.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.09%
Profit Quality(3y)164.97%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.82%
EPS 3Y-37.31%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60%
EPS Next Y-39.94%
EPS Next 2Y23.42%
EPS Next 3Y38.42%
EPS Next 5Y27.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.58%
Revenue growth 5Y6.65%
Sales Q2Q%-8.44%
Revenue Next Year-6.55%
Revenue Next 2Y2.65%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-35.49%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year347.39%
EBIT Next 3Y73.54%
EBIT Next 5Y44.33%
FCF growth 1Y-54.34%
FCF growth 3Y-44.83%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.12%
OCF growth 3Y-16.79%
OCF growth 5Y9.77%

MURPHY OIL CORP / MUR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MUR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MUR.


What is the valuation status for MUR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MURPHY OIL CORP?

MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for MUR stock?

The financial health rating of MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for MUR stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) is expected to decline by -39.94% in the next year.