Murphy USAFRA:1MU -0.21%83 PB Ratio is 15.74 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 218% above its 10-year median of 4.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:1MU with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €397.04. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Retail - Cyclical companies, Murphy USA ranks worse than 96.83% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-05), Murphy USA's share price is €485.60. Murphy USA's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €30.85. Hence, Murphy USA's PB Ratio of today is 15.74.
Warning Sign:
Murphy USA Inc stock PB Ratio (=15.72) is close to 10-year high of 17.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Murphy USA's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1MU'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.94 Med: 4.95 Max: 17.46
Current: 15.72
During the past 13 years, Murphy USA's highest PB Ratio was 17.46. The lowest was 2.94. And the median was 4.95.
FRA:1MU's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 96.83% of 1071
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.49
vs FRA:1MU: 15.72
During the past 12 months, Murphy USA's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Murphy USA was 11.80% per year. The lowest was -7.80% per year. And the median was 9.00% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Murphy USA PB Ratio Related Terms
Murphy USA PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Murphy USA's PB Ratio 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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Murphy USA's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Murphy USA's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Murphy USA's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Murphy USA's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Murphy USA (FRA:1MU) has a PB Ratio of 15.74 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Murphy USA and its competitors. This is 218% above median its historical median of 4.95. Over the past decade, Murphy USA's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.94 to 17.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #1037 out of 1071 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Murphy USA's PB Ratio too high?
Murphy USA's current PB Ratio of 15.74 is 218% above median its 10-year median of 4.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.94 to a high of 17.46. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.49. Murphy USA's value of 15.74 is 956.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #1037 out of 1071 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murphy USA's PB Ratio compare to GME and FIVE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #1037 out of 1071 companies for PB Ratio. This places Murphy USA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.49. Murphy USA's value of 15.74 is 956.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Murphy USA's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.94 to 17.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.95 vs. the industry median of 1.49, 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 PB Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.49, based on 1,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Murphy USA's current PB Ratio of 15.74 is 956.4% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Murphy USA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murphy USA's current PB Ratio is 15.74, which is 218% above median its own 10-year median of 4.95. 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 PB Ratio of 15.74. The stock's GF Value™ is €397.04, compared to a current price of €485.60 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 15.74, which is 218% above median its 10-year median of 4.95 and 956.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.49. Murphy USA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy USA (FRA:1MU), the current PB Ratio is 15.74 as of Jul. 05, 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 €485.60 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €397.04.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1MU:
PB Ratio: 15.74 (218% above median its 10-year median of 4.95)
GF Value™: €397.04 vs. price of €485.60 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 956.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#1037 of 1071)
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 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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