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MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:MUR - US6267171022 - Common Stock

28.3 USD
+0.19 (+0.68%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
28.3 USD
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After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

MUR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. MUR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MUR has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally MUR also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make MUR suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MUR was profitable.
MUR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years MUR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
MUR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MUR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMUR 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 0 1B -1B 2B -2B -3B

1.2 Ratios

MUR has a Return On Assets (2.89%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MUR has a Return On Equity of 5.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MUR outperforms 44.02% of its industry peers.
MUR has a Return On Invested Capital (5.12%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MUR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.38%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.12%) for MUR is well below the 3 year average (10.38%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MUR had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.89%
ROE 5.48%
ROIC 5.12%
ROA(3y)6.78%
ROA(5y)1.76%
ROE(3y)13.16%
ROE(5y)2.09%
ROIC(3y)10.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
MUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMUR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

MUR has a Profit Margin (10.25%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MUR has a Operating Margin (19.96%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MUR has grown nicely.
MUR's Gross Margin of 68.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MUR outperforms 77.51% of its industry peers.
MUR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.96%
PM (TTM) 10.25%
GM 68.91%
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%
MUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMUR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MUR is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MUR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MUR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MUR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MUR Yearly Shares OutstandingMUR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
MUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMUR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.94 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 (1.94) than 65.07% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MUR is 3.27, which is a good value as it means it would take MUR, 3.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.27, MUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.60% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that MUR is not too dependend on debt financing.
MUR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28. This is in the better half of the industry: MUR outperforms 62.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 3.27
Altman-Z 1.94
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC8.14%
MUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMUR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

MUR has a Current Ratio of 0.84. 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's Current ratio of 0.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MUR is outperformed by 64.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.77 indicates that MUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MUR has a Quick ratio of 0.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: MUR underperforms 61.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.84
Quick Ratio 0.77
MUR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMUR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MUR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -53.73%.
MUR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.59% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MUR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -18.09% in the last year.
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)-53.73%
EPS 3Y28.7%
EPS 5Y25.59%
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.09%
Revenue growth 3Y9.87%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%-14.72%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MUR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.60% on average per year.
MUR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y-57%
EPS Next 2Y-17.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.31%
EPS Next 5Y13.6%
Revenue Next Year-13.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMUR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
MUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMUR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 2 -2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.74, the valuation of MUR can be described as correct.
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 26.11.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.08, which indicates a correct valuation of MUR.
MUR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.55. MUR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.74
Fwd PE 15.08
MUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMUR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

MUR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MUR is cheaper than 85.17% of the companies in the same industry.
MUR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MUR is cheaper than 80.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.94
EV/EBITDA 3.55
MUR Per share dataMUR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y-17.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.62%, MUR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.83, 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 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.62%

5.2 History

The dividend of MUR has a limited annual growth rate of 3.72%.
MUR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
MUR Yearly Dividends per shareMUR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

MUR pays out 63.86% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
MUR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP63.86%
EPS Next 2Y-17.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.31%
MUR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMUR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B -2B -3B
MUR Dividend Payout.MUR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MUR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MURPHY OIL CORP

NYSE:MUR (10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 28.3 0 (0%)

28.3

+0.19 (+0.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners96.49%
Inst Owner Change-0.16%
Ins Owners5.58%
Ins Owner Change0.13%
Market Cap4.04B
Revenue(TTM)2.78B
Net Income(TTM)284.75M
Analysts55.38
Price Target28.26 (-0.14%)
Short Float %11.69%
Short Ratio6.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.62%
Yearly Dividend1.21
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP63.86%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.325)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.65%
Min EPS beat(2)9.22%
Max EPS beat(2)34.08%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.67%
Max EPS beat(4)34.08%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.7%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.74%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)9.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.91%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.05%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.05%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.63%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.97%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.18%
PT rev (1m)1.54%
PT rev (3m)0.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)73.04%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-57.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.74
Fwd PE 15.08
P/S 1.45
P/FCF 8.94
P/OCF 2.66
P/B 0.78
P/tB 0.78
EV/EBITDA 3.55
EPS(TTM)1.92
EY6.78%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY6.63%
FCF(TTM)3.17
FCFY11.19%
OCF(TTM)10.66
OCFY37.66%
SpS19.46
BVpS36.42
TBVpS36.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.58
Graham Number39.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.89%
ROE 5.48%
ROCE 6.21%
ROIC 5.12%
ROICexc 5.35%
ROICexgc 5.35%
OM 19.96%
PM (TTM) 10.25%
GM 68.91%
FCFM 16.27%
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.28
Debt/FCF 3.27
Debt/EBITDA 1.02
Cap/Depr 119.81%
Cap/Sales 38.49%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 105.13%
Profit Quality 158.72%
Current Ratio 0.84
Quick Ratio 0.77
Altman-Z 1.94
F-Score5
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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)-53.73%
EPS 3Y28.7%
EPS 5Y25.59%
EPS Q2Q%-66.67%
EPS Next Y-57%
EPS Next 2Y-17.38%
EPS Next 3Y5.31%
EPS Next 5Y13.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.09%
Revenue growth 3Y9.87%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%-14.72%
Revenue Next Year-13.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.45%
Revenue Next 3Y0.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-43.5%
EBIT growth 3Y11.87%
EBIT growth 5Y7.62%
EBIT Next Year95.87%
EBIT Next 3Y38.7%
EBIT Next 5Y23.86%
FCF growth 1Y-45.46%
FCF growth 3Y3.8%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.23%
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 5 / 10 to MUR.


Can you provide the valuation status for MURPHY OIL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 5 / 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 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 63.86%.