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Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Murphy Oil's share price for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $32.56. Murphy Oil's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 143 Mil. Therefore, Murphy Oil's market cap for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,668 Mil.
Murphy Oil's quarterly market cap
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($4,462 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($5,913 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2026 ($5,913 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($4,668 Mil).
Murphy Oil's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($6,516 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($4,413 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($4,413 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,462 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Murphy Oil's Enterprise Value for Today is $6,912 Mil.
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Murphy Oil Market Cap Related Terms
Murphy Oil Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Murphy Oil's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Murphy Oil's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Murphy Oil's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Murphy Oil's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $4,988 Mil as of Aug. 13, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Murphy Oil and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy Oil ranks #155 out of 1053 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is Murphy Oil's Market Cap too high?
Murphy Oil's current Market Cap is $4,988 Mil. The Oil & Gas industry median Market Cap is 225.11. Murphy Oil's value of $4,988 Mil is 2115.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy Oil ranks #155 out of 1053 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Market Cap compare to MGY and MTDR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Murphy Oil ranks #155 out of 1053 companies for Market Cap. This places Murphy Oil in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 225.11. Murphy Oil's value of $4,988 Mil is 2115.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Market Cap among Oil & Gas companies is 225.11, based on 1,053 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Murphy Oil's current Market Cap of $4,988 Mil is 2115.8% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Murphy Oil and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Market Cap is 225.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murphy Oil's current Market Cap is $4,988 Mil. 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 Market Cap is $4,988 Mil and 2115.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 225.11. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy Oil (MUR), the current Market Cap is $4,988 Mil 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:
Market Cap: $4,988 Mil
GF Value™: $35.61 vs. price of $34.79 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2115.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#155 of 1053)
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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