Murphy USAMUSA +3.70%83 FCF Yield % is 5.38 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 5.58. GuruFocus rates MUSA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $457.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,124 Retail - Cyclical companies, Murphy USA ranks better than 54.98% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Murphy USA FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Murphy USA's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Murphy USA's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Murphy USA FCF Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Murphy USA's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Murphy USA's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 5.38 as of Jul. 01, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Murphy USA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #506 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Murphy USA's FCF Yield % too high?
Murphy USA's current FCF Yield % of 5.38 is near median its 10-year median of 5.58. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Yield % is 4.19. Murphy USA's value of 5.38 is 28.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #506 out of 1124 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above 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 FCF Yield % compare to GME and FIVE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #506 out of 1124 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Murphy USA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.19. Murphy USA's value of 5.38 is 28.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.58 vs. the industry median of 4.19, 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 FCF Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.19, based on 1,124 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Murphy USA's current FCF Yield % of 5.38 is 28.4% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Murphy USA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murphy USA's current FCF Yield % is 5.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.58. 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 $457.83, compared to a current price of $558.80 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.58 and 28.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.19. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy USA (MUSA), the current FCF Yield % is 5.38 as of Jul. 01, 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 $558.80 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $457.83.
GuruFocus considers Murphy USA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MUSA:
FCF Yield %: 5.38 (near median its 10-year median of 5.58)
GF Value™: $457.83 vs. price of $558.80 (22.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#506 of 1124)
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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