Health score, competitive moat, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.
Murphy USA Inc., together with subsidiaries, engages in marketing of retail motor fuel products and convenience merchandise. The company operates retail stores under the Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek brands, as well as operates non-fuel convenience stores. It operates retail gasoline stores principally in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest areas of the United States. Murphy USA Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Competitive analysis based on 51 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are positive at ~3.9% on average, but show some variability — pricing power may be sensitive to market conditions.
Consistently high ROE averaging 72.0% suggests a durable competitive advantage and efficient capital allocation.
Free cash flow is consistently positive and growing — a hallmark of a capital-light business that can self-fund growth.
Revenue has been flat or declining over recent quarters, which may indicate eroding demand or competitive pressure.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 51 quarters
Margins are stable or improving at ~4.3% — no sign of cost or pricing stress.
FCF covers net income by 0.9x on average — earnings are well-supported by cash generation.
D/E ratio is 3.2 — dangerously high. The company is heavily leveraged and vulnerable to rising rates or cash flow dips.
Revenue declined in 5 of the last 7 quarters — persistent contraction signals a fundamental problem.
Free cash flow is consistently positive — the business self-funds without external capital reliance.
Shares decreased 10.3% — net buybacks are reducing shares outstanding and boosting per-share value.
as of March 2026
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