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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Murphy Oil's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.88%.
The industry rank for Murphy Oil's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:MUQ's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than 74.46% of 740
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -2.51
vs HAM:MUQ: 4.88
Murphy Oil (HAM:MUQ) 10-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Murphy Oil 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Murphy Oil 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Murphy Oil's 10-Year RORE % 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.
HAM:MUQ vs MGY, CNX, CRC: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Murphy Oil's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Murphy Oil's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Murphy Oil's 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 10-year before.
Murphy Oil (HAM:MUQ) has a 10-Year RORE % of 4.88 as of Mar. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Murphy Oil and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy Oil ranks #189 out of 740 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Murphy Oil's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Murphy Oil's current 10-Year RORE % is 4.88. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy Oil ranks #189 out of 740 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Murphy Oil has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Murphy Oil's 10-Year RORE % compare to MGY and CNX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Murphy Oil ranks #189 out of 740 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This puts Murphy Oil in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for an Oil & Gas company?
A good 10-Year RORE % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Murphy Oil and its competitors. Murphy Oil's current 10-Year RORE % is 4.88. 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 (HAM:MUQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.86, compared to a current price of €29.10 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 4.88. Murphy Oil's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy Oil (HAM:MUQ), the current 10-Year RORE % is 4.88 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 Oil (HAM:MUQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Murphy Oil stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.10 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.86.
GuruFocus considers Murphy Oil to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:MUQ:
10-Year RORE %: 4.88
GF Value™: €27.86 vs. price of €29.10 (4.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:MUQ 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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