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MUSA

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Murphy USA Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $11.3B · Avg Vol: $200M/d

79
StockRank
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Q
59
V
30
M
84
P/E (TTM)
21.5x
ROE
80.3%
D/E
4.1x
Dividend %
0.4%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Murphy USA has very strong momentum M82 and quality Q59 with a buyback on file, but value at V31 is below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Murphy USA Inc. is a leading independent retailer of motor fuel and convenience merchandise, primarily operating freestanding stores near Walmart Supercenters. Its competitive moat is built upon a high-volume, low-cost operating model and strategic co-location with a major retail anchor, driving consistent customer traffic and efficient fuel sales. Murphy USA is a dominant player in the convenience store and fuel retailing segment, particularly benefiting from its consistent pricing strategy and accessible locations.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue23.4B21.5B20.2B19.4B-6.1%17.3B22.0B21.5B5.3%
EPS28.6325.9124.4724.38-5.2%28.9632.2429.029.1%
Shares21.7M20.8M20.0M18.6M-14.6%18.5M
Debt2.3B2.3B2.4B2.7B6.5%2.7B
Equity640.7M828.9M840.1M623.5M-0.9%
Op CF994.7M784.0M847.6M813.9M-6.5%1.0B
Inv CF-319.3M-323.6M-445.8M-436.0M
Fin CF-871.3M-403.1M-472.6M-396.0M
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PRICE (1Y)+1.7%
524548573598623Jun 10Jul 2Jul 23
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$622.75
RSI (14)
68.7
52W High
$636.05
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
59
ROIC
19.0%86.4
ROE
80.3%98.5
GP/Assets
30.4%60.6
Op. Margin
4.8%40.6
FCF/Assets
8.3%75.8
Piotroski
653.7
Int. Cover
6.5x43.3
D/E Ratio
4.12x4.2
Current Ratio
0.83x12.4
Value
30
P/E (TTM)
21.5x38.6
EV/EBITDA
12.4x36.6
P/FCF
29.0x28.5
P/B
17.5x2.6
P/S
0.7x62.5
Div Yield
0.4%4.0
Momentum
84
52W High %
98%96.1
RS 6M
38%95.0
SMA 50/200
1.23x92.7
EPS Rev 4W
+1.1%93.8
EPS Rev 12W
+7.1%88.9
EPS Improve
+2%18.4
Q Growth
156%89.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$11.3B
P/E (Forward)
21.0x
Gross Margin
8.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MUSA are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
MUSAMurphy USA Inc.(you)$11.3B79BUY
FIVEFive Below, Inc.$11.2B76BUY
GS2C.DEGameStop Corp.$9.7B67BUY
WSMWilliams-Sonoma, Inc.$26.7B74BUY
DKSDICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.$18.4B62HOLD
BBYBest Buy Co., Inc.$18.0B97STRONG BUY
CASYCasey's General Stores, Inc.$31.9B72BUY
ULTAUlta Beauty, Inc.$20.4B62HOLD
ASOAcademy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.$2.9B73BUY
BBWIBath & Body Works, Inc.$4.0B93STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) — Stock Score Summary

Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (30/100), and Momentum (84/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Murphy USA has very strong momentum M82 and quality Q59 with a buyback on file, but value at V31 is below the calibrated floor, and insiders sold, so stage one fails.

Murphy USA Inc. is a leading independent retailer of motor fuel and convenience merchandise, primarily operating freestanding stores near Walmart Supercenters. Its competitive moat is built upon a high-volume, low-cost operating model and strategic co-location with a major retail anchor, driving consistent customer traffic and efficient fuel sales. Murphy USA is a dominant player in the convenience store and fuel retailing segment, particularly benefiting from its consistent pricing strategy and accessible locations.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$622.75
Market Cap$11.3B
P/E (TTM)21.50
P/E (Forward)21.01
Price/Book17.46
Return on Equity80.3%
Return on Invested Capital19.0%
Debt/Equity4.12x
Gross Margin8.3%
Operating Margin4.8%
Revenue Growth7.1%
Dividend Yield0.4%
Free Cash Flow$390M

Murphy USA Inc. operates in the Specialty Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murphy USA Inc.’s (MUSA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (30), and Momentum (84) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Murphy USA Inc. have an economic moat?
Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Murphy USA Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Murphy USA Inc. in?
Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Specialty Retail industry (United States).