MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:MUR • US6267171022
31.7 USD
+0.94 (+3.06%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026
31.67 USD
-0.03 (-0.09%)
After Hours: 2/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Overall MUR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MUR against 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MUR was profitable.
- 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
- MUR has a worse Return On Assets (1.47%) than 60.39% of its industry peers.
- MUR has a Return On Equity of 2.79%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MUR underperforms 61.35% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MUR is significantly below the industry average of 21.95%.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 5.18%, MUR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MUR has declined.
- The Operating Margin of MUR (18.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MUR has declined.
- MUR's Gross Margin of 70.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MUR outperforms 78.26% 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
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- MUR has an Altman-Z score of 1.98. 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's Altman-Z score of 1.98 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MUR outperforms 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.32, MUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- MUR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MUR (0.28) is better than 63.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.15%
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.
- 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.87, MUR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
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.
- The Revenue for MUR has decreased by -10.64% in the past year. This is quite bad
- Measured over the past years, MUR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.65% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, MUR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 27.48% on average per year.
- MUR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.65% yearly.
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 22.97, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MUR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MUR is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MUR to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.25), we can say MUR is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.24 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MUR.
- 60.39% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MUR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.50, MUR is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.24 |
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 86.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MUR is valued cheaper than 80.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.72 |
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 4.73%, 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.
- MUR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.73% |
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
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%
31.7
+0.94 (+3.06%)
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-1.86%
Ins Owners5.58%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap4.52B
Revenue(TTM)2.70B
Net Income(TTM)142.68M
Analysts53.85
Price Target30.56 (-3.6%)
Short Float %10.96%
Short Ratio5.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.73% |
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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.24 | ||
| P/S | 1.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.16 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.72 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY4.35%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY2.61%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY9.5%
OCF(TTM)10.03
OCFY31.64%
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 | 1.98 |
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.