Murphy USAMUSA +0.50%83 EBITDA Margin % is 5.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 4.82. GuruFocus rates MUSA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $456.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Murphy USA ranks worse than 58.87% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Murphy USA's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $277 Mil. Murphy USA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,819 Mil. Therefore, Murphy USA's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.75%.
Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Murphy USA EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Murphy USA EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Murphy USA's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MUSA vs GME, FIVE, BBWI: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Murphy USA's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Murphy USA EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Murphy USA's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Murphy USA's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Murphy USA (MUSA) has a EBITDA Margin % of 5.75% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Murphy USA and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 4.82. Over the past decade, Murphy USA's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.92 to 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #664 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Murphy USA's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Murphy USA's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.75% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 4.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.92 to a high of 6.40. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Murphy USA's value of 5.75% is 23.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #664 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Murphy USA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murphy USA's EBITDA Margin % compare to GME and FIVE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #664 out of 1128 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Murphy USA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48. Murphy USA's value of 5.75% is 23.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Murphy USA's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 2.92 to 6.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.82 vs. the industry median of 7.48, Murphy USA has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.48, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Murphy USA's current EBITDA Margin % of 5.75% is 23.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Murphy USA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murphy USA's current EBITDA Margin % is 5.75%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 4.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Murphy USA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murphy USA (MUSA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $456.72, compared to a current price of $526.33 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 5.75%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 4.82 and 23.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.48. Murphy USA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy USA (MUSA), the current EBITDA Margin % is 5.75% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Murphy USA (MUSA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murphy USA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $526.33 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $456.72.
GuruFocus considers Murphy USA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MUSA:
EBITDA Margin %: 5.75% (19% above median its 10-year median of 4.82)
GF Value™: $456.72 vs. price of $526.33 (15.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.1% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#664 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MUSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Murphy USA Inc is mainly engaged in the marketing of retail motor fuel products and convenience merchandise through a network of several retail stores in the Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast United States. The majority of Murphy USA's stores are located in proximity to Walmart Supercenters, but it also operates standalone stores that market gasoline and other products under the Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek brands. In addition, the company also markets fuel to unbranded wholesale customers through a mixture of company-owned and third-party product distribution terminals and pipeline positions. The firm generates maximum revenue through retail sales of petroleum products, and the rest from merchandise sales and wholesale of petroleum products.
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