Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Murphy Oil Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) has returned 33.39% so far this year and 52.69% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MUR has returned 9.28% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 6, 1983, MUR's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.25%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +93.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -67.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, MUR closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 29, 2020 with a return of +26.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -42.5%.

Murphy Oil Corporation has an annualized alpha of 5.28%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 07, 1983.

• This stock participated in 106.41% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 100.28% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MUR ranks 70 for risk / return — better than 70% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Murphy Oil Corporation provided a 3.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.33 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Murphy Oil Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Murphy Oil Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Murphy Oil Corporation was 92.11%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Murphy Oil Corporation drawdown is 14.72%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Murphy Oil Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Murphy Oil Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Oil & Gas E&P industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.