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Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: MUR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
17 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $28
1 Year Target Price $28
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 13 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -19.1% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.11B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 14.76 | 1Y Target Price 28 |
Price to earnings Ratio 14.76 | 1Y Target Price 28 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 17 | Beta 1.01 | 52 Weeks Range 18.40 - 33.13 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 18.40 - 33.13 | Updated Date 10/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.34% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.92 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 10.24% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.83% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.89% | Return on Equity (TTM) 6.28% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 14.76 | Forward PE 22.62 | Enterprise Value 5952081780 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.48 |
Enterprise Value 5952081780 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.48 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.14 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.26 | Shares Outstanding 142731820 | Shares Floating 133692614 |
Shares Outstanding 142731820 | Shares Floating 133692614 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.46 | Percent Institutions 96.67 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Murphy Oil Corporation
Company Overview
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.
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 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
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
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 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:
- Company Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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 | Website https://www.murphyoilcorp.com |
Full time employees 750 | Website https://www.murphyoilcorp.com | ||
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.
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