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Murphy OilSTU:MUQ +3.80%68 EV-to-FCF is 40.97 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 337% above its 10-year median of 9.38. GuruFocus rates STU:MUQ with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 579 Oil & Gas companies, Murphy Oil ranks worse than 81.87% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Murphy Oil's Enterprise Value is €6,198 Mil.
Murphy Oil's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €151 Mil. Therefore, Murphy Oil's EV-to-FCF for today is 40.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Murphy Oil's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:MUQ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -100.86 Med: 9.38 Max: 2513.13
Current: 39.67
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Murphy Oil was 2513.13. The lowest was -100.86. And the median was 9.38.
STU:MUQ's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 81.87% of 579
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 15.75
vs STU:MUQ: 39.67
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 Oil's share price for today is €30.62.
Murphy Oil's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.510.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Murphy Oil EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Murphy Oil EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Murphy Oil's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Murphy Oil's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Murphy Oil's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Murphy Oil's current Enterprise Value is €6,198 Mil.
Murphy Oil's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €151 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 (STU:MUQ) has a EV-to-FCF of 40.97 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Murphy Oil and its competitors. This is 337% above median its historical median of 9.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy Oil ranks #474 out of 579 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is Murphy Oil's EV-to-FCF too high?
Murphy Oil's current EV-to-FCF of 40.97 is 337% above median its 10-year median of 9.38. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. Murphy Oil's value of 40.97 is 160.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy Oil ranks #474 out of 579 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-FCF compare to MGY and CNX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Murphy Oil ranks #474 out of 579 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Murphy Oil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. Murphy Oil's value of 40.97 is 160.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.38 vs. the industry median of 15.75, 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-FCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Oil & Gas companies is 15.75, based on 579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Murphy Oil's current EV-to-FCF of 40.97 is 160.1% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Murphy Oil and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murphy Oil's current EV-to-FCF is 40.97, which is 337% above median its own 10-year median of 9.38. 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 (STU:MUQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.31, compared to a current price of €30.62 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 40.97, which is 337% above median its 10-year median of 9.38 and 160.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 15.75. Murphy Oil's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy Oil (STU:MUQ), the current EV-to-FCF is 40.97 as of Jul. 14, 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 (STU:MUQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murphy Oil stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €30.62 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.31.
GuruFocus considers Murphy Oil to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:MUQ:
EV-to-FCF: 40.97 (337% above median its 10-year median of 9.38)
GF Value™: €29.31 vs. price of €30.62 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 160.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#474 of 579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MUQ 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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