Murphy USA (FRA:1MU) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.83 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 27% Above Median

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FRA:1MU Murphy USA Inc FRA:1MU
71 GF Score
Price €483.40
GF Value €441.28
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Murphy USA EV-to-EBITDA?

Murphy USA FRA:1MU +2.76% 71 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.83 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 8.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:1MU with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €441.28. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 951 Retail - Cyclical companies, Murphy USA ranks worse than 60.15% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Murphy USA's enterprise value is €11,289 Mil. Murphy USA's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,042 Mil. Therefore, Murphy USA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for Murphy USA's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:1MU' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.58   Med: 8.5   Max: 13.61
Current: 10.75

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Murphy USA was 13.61. The lowest was 5.58. And the median was 8.50.

FRA:1MU's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
60.15% of 951 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.74 vs FRA:1MU: 10.75

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-16), Murphy USA's stock price is €483.40. Murphy USA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €28.270. Therefore, Murphy USA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.10.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Murphy USA  (FRA:1MU) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Murphy USA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=483.40/28.270
=17.10

Murphy USA's share price for today is €483.40.
Murphy USA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €28.270.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Murphy USA EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Murphy USA EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Murphy USA's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Murphy USA EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Murphy USA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Murphy USA Quarterly Data
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FRA:1MU vs FIVE, GME, TSCO: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Murphy USA's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Murphy USA's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Murphy USA's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Murphy USA EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Murphy USA's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=11289.279/1042.434
=10.83

Murphy USA's current Enterprise Value is €11,289 Mil.
Murphy USA's EBITDA 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 €1,042 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.83 mean?
Murphy USA (FRA:1MU) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.83 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Murphy USA. This is 27% above median its historical median of 8.50. Over the past decade, Murphy USA's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.58 to 13.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #572 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 60.1%.
Is Murphy USA's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Murphy USA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.83 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 8.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.58 to a high of 13.61. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74. Murphy USA's value of 10.83 is 23.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #572 out of 951 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Murphy USA has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murphy USA's EV-to-EBITDA compare to FIVE and GME?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #572 out of 951 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Murphy USA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74. Murphy USA's value of 10.83 is 23.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Murphy USA's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.58 to 13.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.50 vs. the industry median of 8.74, Murphy USA 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-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.74, based on 951 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Murphy USA's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.83 is 23.9% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Murphy USA. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murphy USA's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.83, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 8.50. 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?
Murphy USA (FRA:1MU) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.83. The stock's GF Value™ is €441.28, compared to a current price of €483.40 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.83, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 8.50 and 23.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.74. Murphy USA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy USA (FRA:1MU), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.83 as of Aug. 16, 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 (FRA:1MU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murphy USA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €483.40 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €441.28.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1MU:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.83 (27% above median its 10-year median of 8.50)
  • GF Value™: €441.28 vs. price of €483.40 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#572 of 951)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1MU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Murphy USA Business Description

Other Exchanges MUSA:USAMUSA1:Mexico
Address 200 Peach Street, El Dorado, AR, USA, 71730-5836
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.
71GF Score

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