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MURPHY USA INC (MUSA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MUSA - US6267551025 - Common Stock

381.83 USD
+0.91 (+0.24%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
381.83 USD
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After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MUSA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MUSA was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. MUSA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MUSA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MUSA was profitable.
MUSA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MUSA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MUSA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MUSA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMUSA 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 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

MUSA has a Return On Assets of 10.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MUSA outperforms 82.79% of its industry peers.
MUSA has a better Return On Equity (86.30%) than 98.36% of its industry peers.
MUSA has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MUSA outperforms 85.25% of its industry peers.
MUSA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.00%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.69%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.08%
ROE 86.3%
ROIC 15.01%
ROA(3y)13.41%
ROA(5y)12.88%
ROE(3y)77.34%
ROE(5y)66.09%
ROIC(3y)19%
ROIC(5y)18.15%
MUSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMUSA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of MUSA (2.44%) is better than 65.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MUSA has grown nicely.
MUSA's Operating Margin of 3.79% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MUSA outperforms 58.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MUSA has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 11.99%, MUSA is not doing good in the industry: 89.34% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MUSA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.79%
PM (TTM) 2.44%
GM 11.99%
OM growth 3Y1.87%
OM growth 5Y14.26%
PM growth 3Y2.77%
PM growth 5Y17.58%
GM growth 3Y2.28%
GM growth 5Y7.25%
MUSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMUSA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MUSA is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for MUSA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MUSA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MUSA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MUSA Yearly Shares OutstandingMUSA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
MUSA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMUSA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

MUSA has an Altman-Z score of 6.89. This indicates that MUSA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MUSA has a Altman-Z score of 6.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. MUSA outperforms 95.90% of its industry peers.
MUSA has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.10. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MUSA would need 6.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.10, MUSA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.11% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.07 is on the high side and indicates that MUSA has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 4.07, MUSA is not doing good in the industry: 78.69% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.07
Debt/FCF 6.1
Altman-Z 6.89
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC8.92%
MUSA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMUSA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

MUSA has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that MUSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MUSA has a Current ratio of 0.81. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MUSA underperforms 84.43% of its industry peers.
MUSA has a Quick Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that MUSA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.40, MUSA is not doing good in the industry: 61.48% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.4
MUSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMUSA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for MUSA have decreased by -2.19% in the last year.
MUSA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 35.75% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.08% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.60% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.19%
EPS 3Y16.64%
EPS 5Y35.75%
EPS Q2Q%-6.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.08%
Revenue growth 3Y5.25%
Revenue growth 5Y7.6%
Sales Q2Q%-2.45%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.52% on average over the next years.
MUSA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.66%
EPS Next 2Y4.09%
EPS Next 3Y7.39%
EPS Next 5Y6.52%
Revenue Next Year-4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.44%
Revenue Next 3Y0.48%
Revenue Next 5Y2.05%

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.
MUSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMUSA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B
MUSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMUSA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10 20 30 40 50

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MUSA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.10.
74.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MUSA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MUSA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.56, MUSA is valued correctly.
MUSA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MUSA is cheaper than 64.75% of the companies in the same industry.
MUSA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.1
Fwd PE 14.56
MUSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMUSA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

MUSA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MUSA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MUSA is cheaper than 69.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.06
EV/EBITDA 9.5
MUSA Per share dataMUSA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 200 400 600 800 1K

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MUSA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of MUSA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)24.28
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2Y4.09%
EPS Next 3Y7.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.69%, MUSA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.60, MUSA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.69, MUSA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.69%

5.2 History

MUSA has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
MUSA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
MUSA Yearly Dividends per shareMUSA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

8.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MUSA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP8.36%
EPS Next 2Y4.09%
EPS Next 3Y7.39%
MUSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMUSA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
MUSA Dividend Payout.MUSA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MUSA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MURPHY USA INC

NYSE:MUSA (11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 381.83 0 (0%)

381.83

+0.91 (+0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners88.04%
Inst Owner Change-1.88%
Ins Owners7.59%
Ins Owner Change1.39%
Market Cap7.37B
Revenue(TTM)19.35B
Net Income(TTM)471.20M
Analysts74.67
Price Target429.67 (12.53%)
Short Float %6.3%
Short Ratio3.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.69%
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP8.36%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date11-10 2025-11-10 (0.63)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.02%
Max EPS beat(2)8.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-35.68%
Max EPS beat(4)8.37%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.82%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.58%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)11.51%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.45%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.45%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.23%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.85%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.69%
PT rev (1m)0.02%
PT rev (3m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.1
Fwd PE 14.56
P/S 0.38
P/FCF 20.06
P/OCF 9.01
P/B 13.49
P/tB 93.71
EV/EBITDA 9.5
EPS(TTM)23.71
EY6.21%
EPS(NY)26.22
Fwd EY6.87%
FCF(TTM)19.04
FCFY4.99%
OCF(TTM)42.36
OCFY11.09%
SpS1003.15
BVpS28.3
TBVpS4.07
PEG (NY)24.28
PEG (5Y)0.45
Graham Number122.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.08%
ROE 86.3%
ROCE 19.63%
ROIC 15.01%
ROICexc 15.19%
ROICexgc 17.39%
OM 3.79%
PM (TTM) 2.44%
GM 11.99%
FCFM 1.9%
ROA(3y)13.41%
ROA(5y)12.88%
ROE(3y)77.34%
ROE(5y)66.09%
ROIC(3y)19%
ROIC(5y)18.15%
ROICexc(3y)19.48%
ROICexc(5y)19%
ROICexgc(3y)22.67%
ROICexgc(5y)21.44%
ROCE(3y)24.85%
ROCE(5y)23.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.96%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.65%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.54%
OM growth 3Y1.87%
OM growth 5Y14.26%
PM growth 3Y2.77%
PM growth 5Y17.58%
GM growth 3Y2.28%
GM growth 5Y7.25%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover4.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.07
Debt/FCF 6.1
Debt/EBITDA 2.21
Cap/Depr 165.83%
Cap/Sales 2.32%
Interest Coverage 7.34
Cash Conversion 81.31%
Profit Quality 77.93%
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.4
Altman-Z 6.89
F-Score6
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC1.68
Cap/Depr(3y)156.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)148.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.75%
Profit Quality(3y)86.83%
Profit Quality(5y)92.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.19%
EPS 3Y16.64%
EPS 5Y35.75%
EPS Q2Q%-6.11%
EPS Next Y0.66%
EPS Next 2Y4.09%
EPS Next 3Y7.39%
EPS Next 5Y6.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.08%
Revenue growth 3Y5.25%
Revenue growth 5Y7.6%
Sales Q2Q%-2.45%
Revenue Next Year-4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.44%
Revenue Next 3Y0.48%
Revenue Next 5Y2.05%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.76%
EBIT growth 3Y7.22%
EBIT growth 5Y22.94%
EBIT Next Year32.28%
EBIT Next 3Y14.34%
EBIT Next 5Y10.98%
FCF growth 1Y-14.07%
FCF growth 3Y-5.58%
FCF growth 5Y29.13%
OCF growth 1Y11.31%
OCF growth 3Y4.75%
OCF growth 5Y22.02%

MURPHY USA INC / MUSA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MURPHY USA INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MUSA.


What is the valuation status for MUSA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MURPHY USA INC (MUSA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MURPHY USA INC?

MURPHY USA INC (MUSA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is MURPHY USA INC?

The financial health rating of MURPHY USA INC (MUSA) is 4 / 10.


Is the dividend of MURPHY USA INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of MURPHY USA INC (MUSA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.36%.