Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (55/100), Value (32/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Murphy USA is a low-cost fuel retailer utilizing a 'Scale Economics Shared' model adjacent to Walmart locations. During periods of high energy price volatility and inflation, MUSA's structural cost advantage allows it to price fuel below competitors, driving volume and high-margin convenience store traffic. This creates an asymmetric hedge: rising oil prices drive price-sensitive consumers to MUSA, compounding its market share.
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.
| Price | $556.33 |
| Market Cap | $9.4B |
| P/E (TTM) | 18.76 |
| P/E (Forward) | 18.41 |
| Price/Book | 15.14 |
| Return on Equity | 80.3% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 19.0% |
| Debt/Equity | 412.27 |
| Gross Margin | 8.3% |
| Operating Margin | 4.8% |
| Revenue Growth | 7.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
| Free Cash Flow | $390M |
Murphy USA Inc. operates in the Specialty Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).