MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:MUR • US6267171022
33.08 USD
+1.14 (+3.57%)
Last: Feb 18, 2026, 11:09 AM
Overall MUR gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated MUR 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 correctly, but 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.
- MUR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 1.47%, MUR is not doing good in the industry: 60.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Return On Equity of MUR (2.79%) is worse than 61.65% of its industry peers.
- MUR has a Return On Invested Capital (4.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MUR is significantly below the industry average of 21.98%.
| 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 (5.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 55.34% of its industry peers.
- MUR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MUR has a better Gross Margin (70.03%) than 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
- The debt/assets ratio for MUR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.01 indicates that MUR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MUR has a better Altman-Z score (2.01) than 66.02% 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 73.79% 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.
- MUR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MUR outperforms 64.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC7.63%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that MUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MUR has a Current ratio (0.94) which is in line with 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.
- The Quick ratio of MUR (0.87) 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%.
- The earnings per share for MUR have been decreasing by -37.31% on average. This is quite bad
- MUR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.64%.
- MUR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.65% yearly.
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 23.34% 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 5Y23.34%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.97, the valuation of MUR can be described as rather expensive.
- MUR's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16, MUR is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.91, the valuation of MUR can be described as expensive.
- 60.19% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MUR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MUR to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.10), we can say MUR is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.91 |
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 87.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MUR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MUR is cheaper than 81.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MUR's earnings are expected to grow with 38.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.42%
EPS Next 3Y38.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.26%, MUR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MUR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.57.
- 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 | 4.26% |
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 (2/18/2026, 11:09:04 AM)
33.08
+1.14 (+3.57%)
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-5.91%
Ins Owners5.58%
Ins Owner Change2.2%
Market Cap4.72B
Revenue(TTM)2.70B
Net Income(TTM)142.68M
Analysts53.85
Price Target30.56 (-7.62%)
Short Float %10.59%
Short Ratio5.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
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)-319.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-113.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-52.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-52.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.91 | ||
| P/S | 1.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.3 | ||
| P/B | 0.92 | ||
| P/tB | 0.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.83 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY4.17%
EPS(NY)0.83
Fwd EY2.51%
FCF(TTM)3.01
FCFY9.1%
OCF(TTM)10.03
OCFY30.32%
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
WACC7.63%
ROIC/WACC0.6
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 5Y23.34%
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.