Murphy OilMUR.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Murphy Oil (MUR.N) trades at a P/E of 20.40x, P/B of 1.14x, P/S of 2.00x, and a dividend yield of 3.36%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 81st percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 75th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 72nd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 77th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 65th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 90th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 68th percentile within its industry and the 53rd percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 5.07%, ranking at the 64th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B long-window percentiles differ by only 9.2 points, pointing to a consistent valuation read across both metrics. Relative to the broader market, its P/E shows a deeper discount than it does against industry peers. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 3.36% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~1.71% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. Murphy Oil operates in the Mining sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: MUR · MUR
Want the full picture on whether Murphy Oil (MUR.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 20.40 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.14 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 2.00 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 3.36% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 5.07% |