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Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)

Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/13/2025: MUR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

17 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $28.33

1 Year Target Price $28.33

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$28.33 Target price
52w Low $18.4
Current$29.49
52w High $33.13

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -19.77%
Avg. Invested days 29
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.21B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 29.49
1Y Target Price 28.33
Price to earnings Ratio 29.49
1Y Target Price 28.33
Volume (30-day avg) 17
Beta 0.81
52 Weeks Range 18.40 - 33.13
Updated Date 11/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 18.40 - 33.13
Updated Date 11/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 4.42%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 0.18
Actual 0.41

Profitability

Profit Margin 5.2%
Operating Margin (TTM) 15.67%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.57%
Return on Equity (TTM) 3.4%

Valuation

Trailing PE 29.49
Forward PE 42.37
Enterprise Value 5911058639
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.53
Enterprise Value 5911058639
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.53
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.15
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.54
Shares Outstanding 142738809
Shares Floating 133700588
Shares Outstanding 142738809
Shares Floating 133700588
Percent Insiders 6.46
Percent Institutions 95.85

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Murphy Oil Corporation

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Murphy Oil Corporation was founded in 1950 in El Dorado, Arkansas. Initially focused on oil and gas exploration and production in the United States, it expanded internationally and diversified into refining and marketing. In recent years, it has narrowed its focus back to exploration and production.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Exploration and Production: Murphy Oil's core business segment involves exploring for, developing, and producing crude oil and natural gas. This includes activities such as seismic surveys, drilling wells, and operating production facilities.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team is headed by the CEO, who reports to the Board of Directors. The organizational structure includes departments for exploration, production, finance, legal, and human resources.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Crude Oil: Murphy Oil produces and sells crude oil globally. Market share data varies by region and production basin. Major competitors include ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), and Shell (SHEL). While specific market share for crude oil attributable only to Murphy Oil is not readily available, the overall crude oil market is highly fragmented.
  • Description: Murphy Oil Corporation sells crude oil from their production operations across the globe.
  • Description: Murphy Oil Corporation sells natural gas from their production operations across the globe.
  • Natural Gas: Murphy Oil also produces and sells natural gas. Similar to crude oil, market share varies by region. Competitors include companies like Chesapeake Energy (CHK) and EQT Corporation (EQT). Specific market share data for Murphy Oil in natural gas production is dependent on region and changes yearly, hard to assess.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The oil and gas industry is characterized by fluctuating commodity prices, geopolitical risks, technological advancements, and increasing environmental concerns. Demand is influenced by global economic growth, while supply is impacted by production levels, OPEC policies, and technological breakthroughs.

Positioning

Murphy Oil is a mid-sized independent exploration and production company. Its competitive advantages include a diversified asset base, a strong balance sheet, and a focus on cost efficiency. Its TAM is influenced by the price of Oil as well as current production.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market (TAM) for crude oil and natural gas is massive, amounting to trillions of dollars globally. Murphy Oil's TAM is dependent on total oil and gas production with fluctuating prices.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diversified Asset Base
  • Strong Balance Sheet
  • Cost Efficiency
  • Experienced Management Team

Weaknesses

  • Smaller Size Compared to Majors
  • Exposure to Commodity Price Volatility
  • Geographic Concentration in Certain Regions
  • Dependence on Exploration Success

Opportunities

  • Expanding Production in Existing Areas
  • Acquiring New Assets
  • Developing New Technologies
  • Capitalizing on Rising Demand in Emerging Markets

Threats

  • Commodity Price Downturns
  • Geopolitical Instability
  • Environmental Regulations
  • Competition from Larger Companies

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ExxonMobil (XOM)
  • Chevron (CVX)
  • ConocoPhillips (COP)
  • Devon Energy (DVN)

Competitive Landscape

Murphy Oil is smaller than its major competitors, requiring it to focus on niche markets and efficient operations. It competes on cost and operational efficiency rather than scale.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is volatile, and the details would need to be reviewed at the time of the query.

Future Projections: Future Projections would need to be pulled from analyst reports at the time of the query.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on offshore production and disciplined capital allocation.

Summary

Murphy Oil Corporation is a mid-sized independent oil and gas exploration and production company. While smaller than industry giants, its diversified assets and cost efficiency are strengths. It faces threats from commodity price volatility and environmental regulations. The company has an AI based rating below.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Analyst Reports
  • Industry Publications

Disclaimers:

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About Murphy Oil Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Houston, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 1983-04-06
President, CEO & Director Mr. Eric M. Hambly
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas E&P
Full time employees 750
Full time employees 750

Murphy Oil Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company was formerly known as Murphy Corporation and changed its name to Murphy Oil Corporation in 1964. Murphy Oil Corporation was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.