MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:MUR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US6267171022 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
MUR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. MUR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MUR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. MUR also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make MUR suitable for dividend investing!
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.
In multiple years MUR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years MUR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MUR has a Return On Assets (3.97%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.62%, MUR is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.30% of the companies in the same industry.
MUR has a Return On Invested Capital (6.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MUR is significantly below the industry average of 25.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.38%) for MUR is well above the current ROIC(6.05%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.97% | ||
| ROE | 7.62% | ||
| ROIC | 6.05% |
ROA(3y)6.78%
ROA(5y)1.76%
ROE(3y)13.16%
ROE(5y)2.09%
ROIC(3y)10.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 13.52%, MUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.97% of the companies in the same industry.
MUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 22.39%, MUR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.93% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MUR has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 68.43%, MUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.53% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MUR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.52% | ||
| GM | 68.43% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MUR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MUR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MUR has less shares outstanding
MUR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MUR has an Altman-Z score of 1.84. 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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.84, MUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.85% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MUR is 2.45, which is a good value as it means it would take MUR, 2.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MUR's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MUR outperforms 78.40% of its industry peers.
MUR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, MUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC9.88%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.76 indicates that MUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.76, MUR is not doing good in the industry: 70.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MUR has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. 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 0.69, MUR is not doing good in the industry: 67.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MUR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -40.44%.
Measured over the past years, MUR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.59% on average per year.
The Revenue for MUR has decreased by -15.23% 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 1.39% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.44%
EPS 3Y28.7%
EPS 5Y25.59%
EPS Q2Q%-34.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.23%
Revenue growth 3Y9.87%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%-15.36%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.61% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, MUR will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.67% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-30.66%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y8%
EPS Next 5Y20.61%
Revenue Next Year-10.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.67%
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 stable.
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
MUR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.63.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MUR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MUR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.17.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.46, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of MUR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MUR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MUR is cheaper than 77.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MUR to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say MUR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.46 |
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 89.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MUR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.21%, MUR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.81, MUR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, MUR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.21% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MUR has a limited annual growth rate of 3.72%.
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)3.72%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
46.44% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MUR. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
MUR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP46.44%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y8%
NYSE:MUR (5/29/2025, 9:50:06 AM)
21.22
-0.01 (-0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.04%
Inst Owner Change8.56%
Ins Owners5.54%
Ins Owner Change6.02%
Market Cap3.03B
Analysts66.09
Price Target31.17 (46.89%)
Short Float %17.07%
Short Ratio6.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.21% |
Yearly Dividend1.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP46.44%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-38.67%
Max EPS beat(2)9.22%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.67%
Max EPS beat(4)9.22%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.54%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)3.77%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)12.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.22%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.96%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.42%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.05%
PT rev (1m)-12.99%
PT rev (3m)-18.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-60.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-64.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)-25.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-9.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.46 | ||
| P/S | 1.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.86 | ||
| P/B | 0.59 | ||
| P/tB | 0.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.75 |
EPS(TTM)2.46
EY11.59%
EPS(NY)2.85
Fwd EY13.41%
FCF(TTM)4.23
FCFY19.92%
OCF(TTM)11.43
OCFY53.85%
SpS20.22
BVpS35.88
TBVpS35.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.97% | ||
| ROE | 7.62% | ||
| ROCE | 7.33% | ||
| ROIC | 6.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.33% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.33% | ||
| OM | 22.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.52% | ||
| GM | 68.43% | ||
| FCFM | 20.91% |
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y13.29%
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 121.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 35.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 109.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 154.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.84 |
F-Score4
WACC9.88%
ROIC/WACC0.61
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)-40.44%
EPS 3Y28.7%
EPS 5Y25.59%
EPS Q2Q%-34.12%
EPS Next Y-30.66%
EPS Next 2Y1.73%
EPS Next 3Y8%
EPS Next 5Y20.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.23%
Revenue growth 3Y9.87%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%-15.36%
Revenue Next Year-10.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.67%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-32.99%
EBIT growth 3Y11.87%
EBIT growth 5Y7.62%
EBIT Next Year98.51%
EBIT Next 3Y35.35%
EBIT Next 5Y26.58%
FCF growth 1Y-40.92%
FCF growth 3Y3.8%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.6%
OCF growth 3Y6.73%
OCF growth 5YN/A