MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:MUR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US6267171022 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MUR. MUR was compared to 213 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 valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. MUR also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make MUR a good candidate for dividend investing.
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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MUR reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years MUR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MUR (3.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 7.62%, MUR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.70% 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.
MUR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.38%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.54%.
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
MUR has a Profit Margin of 13.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: MUR outperforms 62.44% of its industry peers.
MUR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MUR has a Operating Margin of 22.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MUR outperforms 54.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MUR has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 68.43%, MUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.46% 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
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
An Altman-Z score of 1.87 indicates that MUR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.87, MUR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.38% of the companies in the same industry.
MUR has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.45. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MUR would need 2.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MUR's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.45 is amongst the best of the industry. MUR outperforms 80.28% 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.
MUR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MUR outperforms 65.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.87 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.86%
2.3 Liquidity
MUR has a Current 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.
MUR has a worse Current ratio (0.76) than 72.30% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that MUR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, MUR is not doing good in the industry: 69.01% 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
The earnings per share for MUR have decreased strongly by -40.44% 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 -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 9.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, MUR will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-41.97%
EPS Next 2Y-4.77%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
EPS Next 5Y9.31%
Revenue Next Year-13.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.16%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.88%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.17, which indicates a very decent valuation of MUR.
MUR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MUR is cheaper than 75.12% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MUR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say MUR is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.05 indicates a reasonable valuation of MUR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MUR is valued a bit cheaper than 71.36% of the companies in the same industry.
MUR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MUR is valued cheaper than 88.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MUR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y-4.77%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.19%, MUR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MUR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.42.
MUR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.19% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
MUR pays out 46.44% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of MUR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP46.44%
EPS Next 2Y-4.77%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
NYSE:MUR (6/25/2025, 3:57:06 PM)
22.565
-0.26 (-1.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.25%
Inst Owner Change8.55%
Ins Owners5.57%
Ins Owner Change6.02%
Market Cap3.22B
Analysts65.45
Price Target28.22 (25.06%)
Short Float %19.49%
Short Ratio8.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.19% |
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)-9.48%
PT rev (3m)-24.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-64.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-46.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.05 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.97 | ||
| P/B | 0.63 | ||
| P/tB | 0.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.9 |
EPS(TTM)2.46
EY10.9%
EPS(NY)2.49
Fwd EY11.05%
FCF(TTM)4.23
FCFY18.74%
OCF(TTM)11.43
OCFY50.64%
SpS20.22
BVpS35.88
TBVpS35.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.36
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 | 1.87 |
F-Score4
WACC8.86%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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-41.97%
EPS Next 2Y-4.77%
EPS Next 3Y6.64%
EPS Next 5Y9.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.23%
Revenue growth 3Y9.87%
Revenue growth 5Y1.39%
Sales Q2Q%-15.36%
Revenue Next Year-13.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.16%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.88%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-32.99%
EBIT growth 3Y11.87%
EBIT growth 5Y7.62%
EBIT Next Year97.44%
EBIT Next 3Y35.11%
EBIT Next 5Y22.62%
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