MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:MUR • US6267171022
33.63 USD
+1.23 (+3.8%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 11:41 AM
MUR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 206 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. The financial health of MUR is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. MUR is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. Finally MUR also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
- MUR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years MUR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.47%, MUR is doing worse than 60.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- MUR has a worse Return On Equity (2.79%) than 61.16% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.54%, MUR is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MUR is significantly below the industry average of 22.01%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- MUR has a Profit Margin of 5.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MUR outperforms 46.60% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MUR has declined.
- MUR has a Operating Margin of 18.10%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MUR outperforms 54.85% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MUR has declined.
- MUR has a Gross Margin of 70.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: MUR outperforms 78.64% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MUR has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- MUR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MUR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MUR has less shares outstanding
- MUR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MUR has an Altman-Z score of 2.01. 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.
- MUR has a Altman-Z score of 2.01. This is in the better half of the industry: MUR outperforms 66.50% of its industry peers.
- 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.32. This is in the better half of the industry: MUR outperforms 74.27% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that MUR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.28, MUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC7.78%
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 40.29% of its industry peers.
- MUR has a Quick Ratio of 0.94. This is a bad value and indicates that MUR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MUR has a Quick ratio (0.87) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- MUR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -49.82%.
- Measured over the past years, MUR shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -37.31% on average per year.
- MUR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.64%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.65% on average over the past years.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, MUR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.65% on average per year.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 24.37, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MUR.
- MUR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.03. MUR is around the same levels.
- MUR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.57.
- 60.19% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MUR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.97. MUR is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 86.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MUR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 79.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MUR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MUR's earnings are expected to grow with 38.42% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.42%
EPS Next 3Y38.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MUR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.59%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.64, MUR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, MUR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.59% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MUR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.59%!
- 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
5.3 Sustainability
- 128.65% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MUR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MUR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP128.65%
EPS Next 2Y23.42%
EPS Next 3Y38.42%
NYSE:MUR (2/11/2026, 11:41:37 AM)
33.63
+1.23 (+3.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners94.52%
Inst Owner Change-3.2%
Ins Owners5.58%
Ins Owner Change2.2%
Market Cap4.80B
Revenue(TTM)2.70B
Net Income(TTM)142.68M
Analysts53.85
Price Target30.56 (-9.13%)
Short Float %10.96%
Short Ratio5.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.59% |
Yearly Dividend1.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.59%
DP128.65%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-17 2026-02-17 (0.35)
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)3%
PT rev (3m)8.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-122.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-113.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-52.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-52.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.35 | ||
| P/B | 0.94 | ||
| P/tB | 0.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.88 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY4.1%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY2.46%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY8.95%
OCF(TTM)10.03
OCFY29.83%
SpS19.29
BVpS35.88
TBVpS35.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.01 |
F-Score5
WACC7.78%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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 3 / 10 to MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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.