AlphaStocks
6.0
Consider Buy

MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR)

Energy / Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

S&P MidCap 400

$39.55

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#290out of 1127 in Energy

Is MURPHY OIL CORP a Good Investment in 2026?

MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) scores 6.0 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Buffett model rates MURPHY OIL CORP as Attractive. However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Bottom half (rank 80%). MURPHY OIL CORP currently trades below its estimated fair value of $49, suggesting potential upside. MURPHY OIL CORP ranks #290 out of 1127 stocks in the Energy sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E54.6ROE2.0Market Cap6BDiv Yield3.1

Estimated Fair Value

$48.7219% below

Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Neutral

3/9

Buffett

Attractive

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

75% above fair value

Lynch

Limited Data

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Caution

Bottom half (rank 80%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) scores 6.0 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.
What is MURPHY OIL CORP's Piotroski F-Score?
MURPHY OIL CORP's Piotroski F-Score status is Neutral. The raw score is 3/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is MUR overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $49, MUR appears undervalued. The stock currently trades 19% below its estimated fair value. Fair value above market price — fundamentals support a higher valuation.
How does MUR compare to other Energy stocks?
MURPHY OIL CORP ranks #290 out of 1127 stocks in the Energy sector, placing it in the top 26% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about MUR?
AlphaStocks evaluates MUR using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Neutral; Buffett: Attractive; Graham: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 6.0/10.

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