MUSAMurphy USA Inc. shows a mixed but generally positive outlook. Strong fundamentals and a stable dividend are offset by mixed technical indicators and a moderate valuation. The company is well-positioned in its industry, but investors should monitor recent performance trends.
Murphy USA operates in the retail motor fuel and convenience store sector, benefiting from steady consumer demand. Emerging trends like electric vehicle adoption and changing consumer preferences in convenience offerings present both opportunities and challenges.
Murphy USA demonstrates robust financial health with consistent revenue generation, healthy profit margins, and a solid balance sheet. The company has a history of dividend payments and manages its debt effectively.
Technical indicators show mixed signals. While the stock is trading above key moving averages, suggesting some underlying strength, recent performance has been mixed, and certain oscillators indicate potential overbought or oversold conditions depending on the timeframe.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Consumer Staples Demand | 75 |
| Convenience Store Evolution | 65 |
| Energy Transition Impact | 50 |
| Geographic Footprint | 70 |
| Competitive Landscape | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 70 |
| Profitability | 70 |
| Growth | 70 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 75 |
| Cash Flow | 80 |
| Dividends | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 70 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Volume | 65 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
| Short-Term Performance | 65 |
Attractive Valuation (PE Ratio)
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio is 24.5, which is below the industry average, suggesting potential undervaluation relative to earnings.
Strong Cash Flow from Operations
The company generated $847.6 million in operating cash flow in the latest annual period, indicating robust cash generation from its core business activities.
High Price-to-Sales Ratio
The Price-to-Sales (PS) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 0.6, and for the latest annual period (2024) is 0.5. While seemingly low, it warrants comparison with industry peers for context on market expectations.
Slowing Revenue Growth
Revenue has decreased from $23.45 billion in 2022 to $20.24 billion in 2024, indicating a negative revenue growth trend.
May 2025
12
Ex-Dividend Date
June 2025
2
Next Dividend Date
July 2025
31
Next Earnings Date
H: $7.74
A: $6.80
L: $5.80
H: 5.72B
A: 5.18B
L: 4.96B
Murphy USA Inc., together with subsidiaries, engages in marketing of retail motor fuel products and convenience merchandise. The company operates retail stores under the Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek brands, as well as operates non-fuel convenience stores. It operates retail gasoline stores principally in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest areas of the United States. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas.
508.57 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for MUSA have a max estimate of 600.00 and a min estimate of 360.00.