Murphy USA (FRA:1MU) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 07, 2026)


FRA:1MU Murphy USA Inc FRA:1MU
77 GF Score
Price €487.20
GF Value €396.81
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What is Murphy USA Moat Score?

Murphy USA FRA:1MU +0.12% 77 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1MU with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €396.81. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,115 Retail - Cyclical companies, Murphy USA ranks better than 94.8% on this metric.

Murphy USA has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Murphy USA has Narrow Moat: Murphy USA has a solid narrow moat due to its strong distribution network and economies of scale in fuel retailing. However, it faces intense competition and lacks significant customer switching costs or brand strength.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Murphy USA might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Murphy USA  (FRA:1MU) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Murphy USA Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:1MU vs GME, FIVE, BBWI: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Murphy USA's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Murphy USA (FRA:1MU) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #58 out of 1115 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Murphy USA's Moat Score too high?
Murphy USA's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #58 out of 1115 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Murphy USA has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murphy USA's Moat Score compare to GME and FIVE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #58 out of 1115 companies for Moat Score. This places Murphy USA in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Murphy USA's current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €396.81, compared to a current price of €487.20 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Murphy USA's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy USA (FRA:1MU), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 07, 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 €487.20 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €396.81.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1MU:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €396.81 vs. price of €487.20 (22.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs

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.
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