Murphy Oil Corporation
MUREnergyNASDAQOil & Gas E&P
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Daily timeframeMurphy Oil Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company carries a $5.19B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. It explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
Market Cap
$5.19B
Beta
0.54
P/E (TTM)
61.34
P/E (Fwd)
10.34
EPS (TTM)
$0.59
EPS (Fwd)
$3.50
ROE
2.2%
ROA
1.7%
Cash
$378.8M
Total Debt
$2.30B
Free CF
$223.4M
52W Change
70.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Murphy Oil Corporation carries $2.30B in total debt against $378.8M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 6.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $223.4M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 2.2%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.7% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $4.22B (2022) to $2.69B (2025), a 36% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of 0.54 suggests MUR is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. At over 50x earnings, MUR carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Murphy Oil Corporation's trajectory.