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MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MUR - US6267171022 - Common Stock

31.16 USD
-0.29 (-0.92%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:04:18 PM
31.16 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:04:18 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, MUR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MUR was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of MUR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. MUR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MUR had positive earnings in the past year.
MUR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years MUR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
MUR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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: 60.00% 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 60.95% of the companies in the same industry.
MUR's Return On Invested Capital of 4.63% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MUR is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MUR is significantly below the industry average of 21.18%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.63%) for MUR is well below the 3 year average (10.38%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MUR had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.47%
ROE 2.79%
ROIC 4.63%
ROA(3y)6.78%
ROA(5y)1.76%
ROE(3y)13.16%
ROE(5y)2.09%
ROIC(3y)10.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
MUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

MUR's Profit Margin of 5.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MUR outperforms 46.19% of its industry peers.
MUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.10%, MUR is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.81% of the companies in the same industry.
MUR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MUR has a better Gross Margin (70.03%) than 78.10% of its industry peers.
MUR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.1%
PM (TTM) 5.18%
GM 70.03%
OM growth 3Y1.83%
OM growth 5Y6.15%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-19.86%
GM growth 3Y-1.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.15%
MUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MUR is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MUR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MUR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
MUR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MUR Yearly Shares OutstandingMUR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
MUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.99 indicates that MUR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.99, MUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.10% of the companies in the same industry.
MUR has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.32. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MUR would need 3.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MUR's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MUR outperforms 74.29% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.28, MUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 3.32
Altman-Z 1.99
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.21%
MUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
MUR's Current ratio of 0.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MUR outperforms 41.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that MUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MUR (0.87) is comparable to the rest of the 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for MUR have decreased strongly by -51.82% in the last year.
MUR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.59% yearly.
MUR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -13.70%.
MUR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.82%
EPS 3Y28.7%
EPS 5Y25.59%
EPS Q2Q%-44.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.7%
Revenue growth 3Y9.87%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%-4.28%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.92% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-55.28%
EPS Next 2Y-20.66%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%
EPS Next 5Y0.92%
Revenue Next Year-12.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
MUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.60, the valuation of MUR can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MUR is on the same level as its industry peers.
MUR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.00, the valuation of MUR can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MUR.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MUR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.46), we can say MUR is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.6
Fwd PE 18
MUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 85.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.35
EV/EBITDA 3.76
MUR Per share dataMUR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.77
EPS Next 2Y-20.66%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.13%, MUR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MUR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.93.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, MUR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.13%

5.2 History

The dividend of MUR has a limited annual growth rate of 3.72%.
MUR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MUR has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
MUR Yearly Dividends per shareMUR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

MUR pays out 128.65% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MUR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP128.65%
EPS Next 2Y-20.66%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%
MUR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMUR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B -2B -3B
MUR Dividend Payout.MUR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MUR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MURPHY OIL CORP

NYSE:MUR (12/26/2025, 8:04:18 PM)

After market: 31.16 0 (0%)

31.16

-0.29 (-0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners94.39%
Inst Owner Change-2.41%
Ins Owners5.58%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap4.45B
Revenue(TTM)2.75B
Net Income(TTM)142.68M
Analysts53.85
Price Target29.67 (-4.78%)
Short Float %13.71%
Short Ratio8.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.13%
Yearly Dividend1.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP128.65%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.325)
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)4.02%
PT rev (3m)6.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)39.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-51.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.6
Fwd PE 18
P/S 1.62
P/FCF 10.35
P/OCF 3.11
P/B 0.87
P/tB 0.87
EV/EBITDA 3.76
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY5.1%
EPS(NY)1.73
Fwd EY5.56%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY9.66%
OCF(TTM)10.03
OCFY32.19%
SpS19.29
BVpS35.88
TBVpS35.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.77
Graham Number35.83
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.47%
ROE 2.79%
ROCE 5.61%
ROIC 4.63%
ROICexc 4.86%
ROICexgc 4.86%
OM 18.1%
PM (TTM) 5.18%
GM 70.03%
FCFM 15.61%
ROA(3y)6.78%
ROA(5y)1.76%
ROE(3y)13.16%
ROE(5y)2.09%
ROIC(3y)10.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10.9%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.9%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.59%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.74%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.74%
OM growth 3Y1.83%
OM growth 5Y6.15%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-19.86%
GM growth 3Y-1.01%
GM growth 5Y-1.15%
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 1.99
F-Score5
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)118.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)28.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)32.24%
Profit Quality(3y)142.37%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.82%
EPS 3Y28.7%
EPS 5Y25.59%
EPS Q2Q%-44.59%
EPS Next Y-55.28%
EPS Next 2Y-20.66%
EPS Next 3Y5.49%
EPS Next 5Y0.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.7%
Revenue growth 3Y9.87%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%-4.28%
Revenue Next Year-12.05%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.7%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.26%
EBIT growth 3Y11.87%
EBIT growth 5Y7.62%
EBIT Next Year106.68%
EBIT Next 3Y37.78%
EBIT Next 5Y19.65%
FCF growth 1Y-30.94%
FCF growth 3Y3.8%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.14%
OCF growth 3Y6.73%
OCF growth 5YN/A

MURPHY OIL CORP / MUR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for MUR stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for MURPHY OIL CORP?

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 4 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for MUR stock?

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


Is the dividend of MURPHY OIL CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 128.65%.