MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MUR - US6267171022 - Common Stock
30.215 USD
-0.32 (-1.03%)
Overall MUR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MUR against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. MUR has an average financial health and profitability rating. MUR has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MUR reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years MUR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.47%, MUR is not doing good in the industry: 61.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.79%, MUR is not doing good in the industry: 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of MUR (4.63%) is worse than 60.48% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MUR is significantly below the industry average of 21.71%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.38%) for MUR is well above the current ROIC(4.63%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 5.18%, MUR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.29% 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 18.10%, MUR perfoms like the industry average, 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 79.05% of its industry peers.
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 | 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%
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
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.
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.
The Altman-Z score of MUR (1.98) is better than 66.67% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MUR (3.32) is better than 73.81% 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, MUR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.31%
2.3 Liquidity
MUR has a Current 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 Current ratio (0.94) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
MUR has a Quick ratio (0.87) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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 -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.
The Revenue for MUR has decreased by -13.70% 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)-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
MUR is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.66% yearly.
MUR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y-56.61%
EPS Next 2Y-20.66%
EPS Next 3Y4.62%
EPS Next 5Y-10.66%
Revenue Next Year-13.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.06%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.00, 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's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.46, the valuation of MUR can be described as rather expensive.
MUR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.98. MUR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
84.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MUR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
MUR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MUR is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y-20.66%
EPS Next 3Y4.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.41%, MUR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.89, MUR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, MUR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
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
MUR pays out 128.65% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MUR's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP128.65%
EPS Next 2Y-20.66%
EPS Next 3Y4.62%
NYSE:MUR (11/19/2025, 2:58:33 PM)
30.215
-0.32 (-1.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.49%
Inst Owner Change-2.39%
Ins Owners5.58%
Ins Owner Change0.32%
Market Cap4.31B
Revenue(TTM)2.75B
Net Income(TTM)142.68M
Analysts55.38
Price Target28.26 (-6.47%)
Short Float %12.31%
Short Ratio7.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
Yearly Dividend1.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP128.65%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)2.04%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-52.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.46 | ||
| P/S | 1.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.01 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | 0.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.69 |
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY5.26%
EPS(NY)1.73
Fwd EY5.73%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY9.97%
OCF(TTM)10.03
OCFY33.2%
SpS19.29
BVpS35.88
TBVpS35.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number35.83
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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
WACC8.31%
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-56.61%
EPS Next 2Y-20.66%
EPS Next 3Y4.62%
EPS Next 5Y-10.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.7%
Revenue growth 3Y9.87%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%-4.28%
Revenue Next Year-13.97%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.06%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-36.26%
EBIT growth 3Y11.87%
EBIT growth 5Y7.62%
EBIT Next Year95.87%
EBIT Next 3Y38.7%
EBIT Next 5Y16.75%
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%.