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 Northeast United States. The majority of Murphy USA's stores are located in proximity to Walmart Supercenters, but it also operates standalone stores that market gasoline and other products under the Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek brands. In addition, the company also markets fuel to unbranded wholesale customers through a mixture of company-owned and third-party product distribution terminals and pipeline positions. The firm generates maximum revenue through retail sales of petroleum products, and the rest from merchandise sales and wholesale of petroleum products.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MURPHY USA INC., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
MURPHY USA INC. (MUSA) has returned 24.75% so far this year and 9.90% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MUSA has achieved an annualized return of 23.32%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
MUSA
1M22.21%
6M27.34%
YTD24.75%
1Y9.90%
5Y28.27%
10Y23.32%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MURPHY USA INC. (MUSA) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
4.91%
-7.09%
25.97%
2.60%
2025
-0.02%
-5.54%
0.37%
6.39%
-14.12%
-4.17%
-10.43%
6.50%
3.29%
-7.85%
7.49%
4.84%
2024
-1.09%
18.96%
0.60%
-1.76%
5.81%
7.09%
7.41%
5.32%
-4.91%
-0.86%
12.91%
-8.56%
2023
-2.50%
-5.54%
1.44%
6.00%
0.47%
13.02%
-1.09%
3.31%
6.74%
6.26%
1.56%
-3.72%
2022
-1.39%
-8.03%
10.54%
15.94%
6.09%
-6.93%
22.21%
2.53%
-4.95%
14.28%
-5.93%
-6.11%
2021
-5.36%
14.47%
-3.87%
-3.86%
-1.41%
9.98%
5.47%
7.03%
-2.89%
6.34%
13.27%
2020
-12.87%
-5.35%
-13.97%
29.50%
10.56%
-3.14%
17.71%
0.89%
-5.17%
-4.59%
3.49%
3.26%
2019
-2.72%
6.19%
9.06%
-0.84%
-5.88%
4.79%
4.32%
9.02%
-4.11%
37.46%
-0.22%
-0.91%
2018
5.98%
-10.51%
-3.14%
-13.71%
7.06%
10.78%
7.23%
4.72%
2.89%
-6.12%
2.30%
-6.54%
2017
3.16%
0.44%
15.24%
-5.46%
-2.17%
8.43%
1.90%
-15.13%
6.79%
7.86%
5.13%
2.30%
2016
-6.27%
14.19%
9.83%
3.40%
-3.48%
-2.21%
-3.06%
0.41%
-9.31%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MURPHY USA INC. (MUSA) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of MUSA compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current MURPHY USA INC. volatility is 1.93%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
4.73B
4.54B
4.34B
4.12B
4.05B
2.69B
2.69B
2.36B
2.33B
2.09B
1.89B
1.93B
1.88B
1.00B
984.80M
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
623.50M
840.10M
828.90M
640.70M
807.20M
784.10M
803.00M
807.30M
738.40M
697.08M
792.29M
858.71M
656.34M
310.20M
257.10M
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
U.S. equities staged a broad relief-driven rebound after President Trump announced a five-day pause in military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Oil prices crashed nearly 8%, with WTI crude falling to around $90.39 per barrel. The S&P 500 rose 1.37%, the Dow gained 1.72%, and the Russell 2000 small-cap index outperformed with a 2.58% gain. Consumer discretionary and travel stocks led gains, while energy stocks lagged.
Benzinga•Piero Cingari
AI Insight
Gasoline retail chain fell 4.7% as lower crude prices signal potential margin compression at the pump.
Murphy USA's President & CEO Malynda K West sold 4,051 shares worth approximately $1.7 million on January 7 through a net exercise of stock options. The transaction was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted in August, indicating administrative rather than opportunistic timing. Despite the sale reducing direct holdings to 117,388 shares, West maintains a substantial $50 million stake. The company continues to demonstrate strong operational performance with robust cash flow, merchandise growth, and aggressive capital returns through stock buybacks and dividend increases.
The Motley Fool•Jonathan Ponciano
AI Insight
While the CEO's stock sale might appear negative on the surface, the article emphasizes that the transaction was pre-planned and administrative in nature under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The CEO maintains substantial holdings ($50M), and the company demonstrates strong fundamentals with solid cash flow, merchandise growth, and consistent shareholder returns through buybacks and dividend increases. The sale does not indicate loss of confidence in the company.
ARKO Corp. announced the appointment of Galagher Jeff as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Jeff brings extensive experience from leadership roles in finance and strategy across multiple retail and convenience store organizations.
GlobeNewswire Inc.•Arko Corp.
AI Insight
Mentioned as previous employer of the new CFO, with no significant impact on the company
Argent Capital Management added 43,216 shares of Murphy USA in Q3 2025, valued at approximately $17.11 million, bringing their total holdings to 130,640 shares worth $50.72 million despite the stock's recent underperformance.
The Motley Fool•Kristi Waterworth
AI Insight
Despite underperforming the S&P 500 by 37.15 percentage points, the company shows potential through strategic expansion, cost control, and a strong partnership with Walmart
The article discusses three gas station and convenience store companies - Alimentation Couche-Tard, Casey's, and Murphy USA. It highlights their growth strategies, profitability, and capital allocation, and provides an analysis of their investment potential.
The Motley Fool•Motley Fool
AI Insight
Murphy USA is highlighted as the author's personal investment, with praise for the company's excellent capital allocation strategy, including aggressive share buybacks and a growing dividend. The company's focus on affordability and serving customers living paycheck-to-paycheck is also noted as a positive factor.
