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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 USA's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.42%.
The industry rank for Murphy USA's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1MU's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 52.8% of 1053
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 4.03
vs FRA:1MU: 4.42
Murphy USA (FRA:1MU) 3-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, 3-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 USA 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Murphy USA 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Murphy USA's 3-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.
FRA:1MU vs GME, FIVE, BBWI: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Murphy USA's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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 USA 3-Year RORE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Murphy USA's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Murphy USA's 3-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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Murphy USA (FRA:1MU) has a 3-Year RORE % of 4.42 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Murphy USA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #497 out of 1053 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Murphy USA's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Murphy USA's current 3-Year RORE % is 4.42. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.03. Murphy USA's value of 4.42 is 9.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #497 out of 1053 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year RORE % compare to GME and FIVE?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Murphy USA ranks #497 out of 1053 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Murphy USA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.03. Murphy USA's value of 4.42 is 9.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 4.03, based on 1,053 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Murphy USA's current 3-Year RORE % of 4.42 is 9.7% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Murphy USA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Murphy USA's current 3-Year RORE % is 4.42. 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 3-Year RORE % of 4.42. The stock's GF Value™ is €411.45, compared to a current price of €530.50 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 4.42 and 9.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 4.03. 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Murphy USA (FRA:1MU), the current 3-Year RORE % is 4.42 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 €530.50 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €411.45.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1MU:
3-Year RORE %: 4.42
GF Value™: €411.45 vs. price of €530.50 (28.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#497 of 1053)
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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