MURPHY USA INC. (MUSA) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-26 to 2026-09-24)
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 Nort...
MURPHY USA INC. (MUSA) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 17.55 (historical range: 14.74–22.84, median: 18.12), placing it at the 40th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 0.49 (range: 0.36–0.59, 64th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 14.06 (range: 12.72–17.64, 29th percentile).
MURPHY USA INC. trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 17.55 | 14.74 | 18.12 | 22.84 | 40th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 0.49 | 0.36 | 0.47 | 0.59 | 64th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.06 | 12.72 | 14.74 | 17.64 | 29th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 94th | cheap relative to its history |
MURPHY USA INC. (MUSA) Valuation & P/E History
MURPHY USA INC. (MUSA) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations industry currently trading at $519.28 with a market capitalization of $9.5 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for MUSA based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-26 to 2026-09-24. The P/E ratio of 17.55 is below the historical median of 18.12, placing MUSA at the 40th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.49 compares to a median of 0.47.
MUSA Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows MURPHY USA INC.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether MUSA is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests MUSA is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for MURPHY USA INC..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is MUSA Overvalued or Undervalued?
MURPHY USA INC. trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 44 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive MUSA is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full MUSA analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.MUSA trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.