Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) — Stock Score Summary

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$556.33
Market Cap$9.4B
P/E (TTM)18.76
P/E (Forward)18.41
Price/Book15.14
Return on Equity80.3%
Return on Invested Capital19.0%
Debt/Equity412.27
Gross Margin8.3%
Operating Margin4.8%
Revenue Growth7.1%
Dividend Yield0.5%
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 80/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (55), Value (32), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Murphy USA Inc. have an economic moat?
Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) has a Quality factor score of 55/100. 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 Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. 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).