Murphy Oil Corp

(NYSE: MUR)
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MURPHY OIL CORP: STOCK RATING SUMMARY
7
StockScouter

Murphy Oil Corp, a large-cap value company in the energy sector, is expected to significantly outperform the market over the next six months with average risk.

10 is the best possible rating.

QUICK SUMMARY
Pro

Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive

The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive

Con

Previous day's closing price for MUR was close to its 50-day moving average. Neutral

The ratio of MUR's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is negative or below the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Negative

FUNDAMENTAL
Grade: B

The most recent quarterly earnings report was significantly higher than analysts’ consensus forecast. Positive

Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated moderately compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive

One or more analysts has significantly increased quarterly earnings estimates for MUR. Positive

OWNERSHIP
Grade: C

Executives, board directors or major shareholders have bought and sold shares recently. Neutral

Shares are under heavy accumulation by financial institutions. Positive for large companies like MUR

VALUATION
Grade: B

The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive

The price-to-sales multiple is significantly lower than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive/Neutral for a medium- to large-sized company like MUR

The ratio of MUR's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is negative or below the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Negative

TECHNICAL
Grade: C

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is flat. Neutral

Previous day's closing price for MUR was close to its 50-day moving average. Neutral

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