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Murphy OilMUR -1.33%68 EV-to-EBIT is 11.78 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 7.88. GuruFocus rates MUR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 705 Oil & Gas companies, Murphy Oil ranks worse than 52.2% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Murphy Oil's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $6,592 Mil.
Murphy Oil's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $587 Mil.
* 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 Oil EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Murphy Oil EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Murphy Oil's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Murphy Oil's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 Oil EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Murphy Oil's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Murphy Oil's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Murphy Oil's current Enterprise Value is $6,912 Mil.
Murphy Oil's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $587 Mil.
* 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 Oil (MUR) has a EV-to-EBIT of 11.78 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Murphy Oil and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 7.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy Oil ranks #368 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Murphy Oil's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Murphy Oil's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.78 is 49% above median its 10-year median of 7.88. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.39. Murphy Oil's value of 11.78 is 3.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy Oil ranks #368 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Murphy Oil has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murphy Oil's EV-to-EBIT compare to MGY and MTDR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Murphy Oil ranks #368 out of 705 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Murphy Oil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.39. Murphy Oil's value of 11.78 is 3.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.88 vs. the industry median of 11.39, Murphy Oil has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.39, based on 705 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Murphy Oil's current EV-to-EBIT of 11.78 is 3.4% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Murphy Oil and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murphy Oil's current EV-to-EBIT is 11.78, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 7.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Murphy Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murphy Oil (MUR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.61, compared to a current price of $34.79 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 11.78, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 7.88 and 3.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.39. Murphy Oil's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy Oil (MUR), the current EV-to-EBIT is 11.78 as of Aug. 13, 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 Oil (MUR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murphy Oil stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $34.79 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.61.
GuruFocus considers Murphy Oil to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MUR:
EV-to-EBIT: 11.78 (49% above median its 10-year median of 7.88)
GF Value™: $35.61 vs. price of $34.79 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#368 of 705)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MUR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Murphy Oil Corp is an oil and gas exploration and production company, with both onshore and offshore operations and properties. It operates in two geographic reportable segments the United States and Canada. It generates the majority of its revenue form the United States. The company also generates revenue from sales of oil and natural gas production activities.
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