Murphy USAMUSA +2.39%83 Median PS Value is $316.09 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 20293% above its 10-year median of 1.55. 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 644 Retail - Cyclical companies, Murphy USA ranks worse than 84.32% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Murphy USA's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1028.451. Murphy USA's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 0.3073. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $316.09.
As of today (2026-06-29), Murphy USA's share price is $538.885. Murphy USA's Median PS Value is $316.09. Therefore, Murphy USA's Price to Median PS Value for today is 1.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Murphy USA's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
MUSA'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14 Med: 1.55 Max: 2
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Murphy USA was 2.00. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 1.55.
MUSA's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 84.32% of 644
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.9
vs MUSA: 1.70
Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Murphy USA's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
538.885
/
316.09
=
1.70
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Murphy USA Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Murphy USA's Median PS Value 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: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Murphy USA's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Murphy USA's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Murphy USA's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.3073.
Murphy USA's Revenue per Share 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 $1028.451.
* 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 Median PS Value of $316.09 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Murphy USA and its competitors. This is 20293% above median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, Murphy USA's Median PS Value has ranged from 1.14 to 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #543 out of 644 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 84.3%.
Is Murphy USA's Median PS Value too high?
Murphy USA's current Median PS Value of $316.09 is 20293% above median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 2.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Median PS Value is 0.90. Murphy USA's value of $316.09 is 35021.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #543 out of 644 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Median PS Value compare to GME and FIVE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #543 out of 644 companies for Median PS Value. This places Murphy USA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 0.90. Murphy USA's value of $316.09 is 35021.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Murphy USA's own Median PS Value has ranged from 1.14 to 2.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 0.90, 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 Median PS Value for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Median PS Value among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.90, based on 644 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Murphy USA's current Median PS Value of $316.09 is 35021.1% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Murphy USA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Median PS Value is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murphy USA's current Median PS Value is $316.09, which is 20293% above median its own 10-year median of 1.55. 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 $538.89 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $316.09, which is 20293% above median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 35021.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.90. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy USA (MUSA), the current Median PS Value is $316.09 as of Jun. 29, 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 $538.89 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of $456.72.
GuruFocus considers Murphy USA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MUSA:
Median PS Value: $316.09 (20293% above median its 10-year median of 1.55)
GF Value™: $456.72 vs. price of $538.89 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35021.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#543 of 644)
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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