Murphy USA (FRA:1MU) Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 29.36 (As of Jun. 2026) — 95% Above Median

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FRA:1MU Murphy USA Inc FRA:1MU
73 GF Score
Price €482.60
GF Value €441.99
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What is Murphy USA Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)?

Murphy USA FRA:1MU +0.17% 73 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 29.36 as of Jun. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 15.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:1MU with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €441.99. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 547 Retail - Cyclical companies, Murphy USA ranks worse than 65.45% on this metric.

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

Murphy USA's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €29.36. It's Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio for today is 16.44.


The historical rank and industry rank for Murphy USA's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:1MU' s Price-to-Owner-Earnings Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.39   Med: 15.02   Max: 72.6
Current: 16.44


During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Owner-Earnings ratio of Murphy USA was 72.60. The lowest was 7.39. And the median was 15.02.


FRA:1MU's Price-to-Owner-Earnings is ranked worse than
65.45% of 547 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 10.54 vs FRA:1MU: 16.44

Murphy USA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.78. Its Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €28.27. It's PE Ratio (TTM) ratio for today is 17.07.

Murphy USA's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €9.72. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €28.88. It's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 16.71.


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Assumption: Companies usually do not report maintenance capital expenditures and growth capital expenditures separately. Here we use estimated numbers and average them over 5 years. The method to estimate maintenance capital expenditures can be found in above part 4.

Note: GuruFocus' Change In Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.


Murphy USA Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Related Terms


Murphy USA Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Murphy USA's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) 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.

Murphy USA Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Chart

Murphy USA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.98 30.99 21.83 25.24 21.39

Murphy USA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.54 21.78 21.39 30.92 30.00

FRA:1MU vs FIVE, GME, TSCO: Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Murphy USA's Price-to-Owner-Earnings, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Owner-Earnings 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-Owner-Earnings vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Murphy USA's Price-to-Owner-Earnings distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Murphy USA's Price-to-Owner-Earnings falls into.


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Murphy USA Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation

In 1986 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as follows:

"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume. (If the business requires additional working capital to maintain its competitive position and unit volume, the increment also should be included in (c))...Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes - both for investors in buying stocks and for managers in buying entire businesses...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."

To make it simple, then you will have:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) = (Net Income + Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization + Change In Deferred Tax - 5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure + Change In Working Capital) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

Murphy USA's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) Calculation:

TTM / Last Quarter Average of Last 20 Quarters
Net Income 531
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 247
Change In Deferred Tax 52
5Y Average of Maintenance Capital Expenditure 270
Change In Working Capital -22
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 19

1. Start with "Net Income" from income statement. Murphy USA's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €531 Mil.

2. "Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization" is from cashflow statement. Murphy USA's Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €247 Mil. This needs to be added back because company does not actually need to pay cash for it. It is a non-cash item.

3. Other non-cash charges usually include "Stock Based Compensation" and "Change In Deferred Tax":
However, to be conservative, GuruFocus will not add Stock Based Compensation back to net income. Murphy USA's Change In Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €52 Mil.

4. Average maintenance capital expenditure over a business/industry cycle: 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = €270 Mil

It is usually best to take a long-term average of maintenance capital expenditure. Ideally this would be as long as 10 years and include at least one economic downturn. However, since many companies do not have as long as 10-year history, here GuruFocus uses the latest 5 years data to do the calculation. To smooth out unusual years but reflect recent developments, we take an average of the 5 year maintenance capital expenditure.

The following shows how to get maintenance capital expenditure.

First, calculate the revenue change regarding to the previous quarter. If the revenue decreased from the previous quarter, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
Second, if the revenue increased from the previous quarter, then calculate the percentage of Net PPE as of corresponding Revenue.
Growth Capital Expenditure = Percentage of Property, Plant and Equipment as of corresponding Revenue * Revenue Increase
Third, calculate Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was negative, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive).
If [Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure] was positive, then the Maintenance Capital Expenditure = Capital Expenditure (positive) - Growth Capital Expenditure.
Fourth, get the average of the 5 years maintenance capital expenditure.

Murphy USA's 5-Year Average Maintenance Capital Expenditure = €270 Mil

5. "Change In Working Capital" is from cashflow statement. Murphy USA's Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-22 Mil.
Note: GuruFocus' Change in Working Capital is provided by Morningstar. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement from original financial report. And sometimes it includes non-current parts of assets and liabilities.

6. Murphy USA's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.552 Mil.

Murphy USA's Onwer Earnings Per Share for Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=( Net Income+Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization+Change In Deferred Tax
=( 531.256 +246.677+52.145
-5Y Avg of Maintenance CAPEX+Change In Working Capital )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
-269.70825534576+-21.572)/18.552
=29.36

Price-to-Owner-Earnings=Current Price/Owner Earnings per Share (TTM)
=482.60/29.36
=16.44

* 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.

What does a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 29.36 mean?
Murphy USA (FRA:1MU) has a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 29.36 as of Jun. 2026. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Murphy USA. This is 95% above median its historical median of 15.02. Over the past decade, Murphy USA's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 7.39 to 72.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #358 out of 547 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Murphy USA's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) too high?
Murphy USA's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 29.36 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 15.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.39 to a high of 72.60. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 10.54. Murphy USA's value of 29.36 is 178.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #358 out of 547 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Murphy USA has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murphy USA's Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) compare to FIVE and GME?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #358 out of 547 companies for Owner Earnings per Share (TTM). This places Murphy USA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 10.54. Murphy USA's value of 29.36 is 178.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Murphy USA's own Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) has ranged from 7.39 to 72.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.02 vs. the industry median of 10.54, 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 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) among Retail - Cyclical companies is 10.54, based on 547 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Murphy USA's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 29.36 is 178.6% 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 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) mean?
A high Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Warren Buffett defined owner earnings as reported earnings plus depreciation less average maintenance capital expenditure. View historical data on Murphy USA. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 10.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murphy USA's current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 29.36, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 15.02. 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 Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) of 29.36. The stock's GF Value™ is €441.99, compared to a current price of €482.60 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 29.36, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 15.02 and 178.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 10.54. Murphy USA's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) calculated?
Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy USA (FRA:1MU), the current Owner Earnings per Share (TTM) is 29.36 as of Jun. 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 €482.60 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €441.99.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1MU:

  • Owner Earnings per Share (TTM): 29.36 (95% above median its 10-year median of 15.02)
  • GF Value™: €441.99 vs. price of €482.60 (9.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 178.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#358 of 547)

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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