Murphy USAFRA:1MU -3.98%76 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 315.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 414% above its 10-year median of 61.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:1MU with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €394.48. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Retail - Cyclical companies, Murphy USA ranks better than 94.53% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Murphy USA's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €472 Mil. Murphy USA's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €149 Mil. Therefore, Murphy USA's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 315.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Murphy USA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1MU'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.23 Med: 61.35 Max: 325.51
Current: 325.51
During the past 13 years, Murphy USA's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 325.51%. The lowest was 19.23%. And the median was 61.35%.
FRA:1MU's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 94.53% of 1060
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 8.34
vs FRA:1MU: 325.51
Murphy USA (FRA:1MU) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Murphy USA Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Murphy USA Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Murphy USA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
FRA:1MU vs GME, FIVE, BBWI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Murphy USA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Murphy USA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Murphy USA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 315.50% mean?
Murphy USA (FRA:1MU) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 315.50% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Murphy USA and its competitors. This is 414% above median its historical median of 61.35. Over the past decade, Murphy USA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 19.23 to 325.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #58 out of 1060 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Murphy USA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Murphy USA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 315.50% is 414% above median its 10-year median of 61.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.23 to a high of 325.51. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.34. Murphy USA's value of 315.50% is 3683% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #58 out of 1060 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 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murphy USA's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GME and FIVE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #58 out of 1060 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Murphy USA in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.34. Murphy USA's value of 315.50% is 3683% above this benchmark. Historically, Murphy USA's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 19.23 to 325.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.35 vs. the industry median of 8.34, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Retail - Cyclical companies is 8.34, based on 1,060 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Murphy USA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 315.50% is 3683% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Murphy USA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murphy USA's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 315.50%, which is 414% above median its own 10-year median of 61.35. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 315.50%. The stock's GF Value™ is €394.48, compared to a current price of €506.00 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 315.50%, which is 414% above median its 10-year median of 61.35 and 3683% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 8.34. Murphy USA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy USA (FRA:1MU), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 315.50% as of Mar. 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 €506.00 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €394.48.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1MU:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 315.50% (414% above median its 10-year median of 61.35)
GF Value™: €394.48 vs. price of €506.00 (28.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3683% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#58 of 1060)
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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