Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) has net assets worth $5.23 Billion USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($10.04 Billion) and total liabilities ($4.80 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Also explore MUR current and non-current assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $5.23 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 52.14% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.19% |
| 5-Year Change | 21.2% |
| 10-Year Change | 6.43% |
| Growth Volatility | 22.09 |
Murphy Oil Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Murphy Oil Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) tangible equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Net Assets for Murphy Oil Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Murphy Oil Corporation from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see MUR company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $5.24 Billion | -1.97% |
| 2024-12-31 | $5.34 Billion | -3.74% |
| 2023-12-31 | $5.55 Billion | +7.78% |
| 2022-12-31 | $5.15 Billion | +19.17% |
| 2021-12-31 | $4.32 Billion | -1.67% |
| 2020-12-31 | $4.39 Billion | -24.30% |
| 2019-12-31 | $5.80 Billion | +11.68% |
| 2018-12-31 | $5.20 Billion | +12.50% |
| 2017-12-31 | $4.62 Billion | -6.10% |
| 2016-12-31 | $4.92 Billion | -7.57% |
| 2015-12-31 | $5.32 Billion | -- |
| 2014-12-31 | $0.00 | -- |
| 2013-12-31 | $0.00 | -- |
| 2012-12-31 | $0.00 | -- |
| 2011-12-31 | $8.84 Billion | +7.82% |
| 2010-12-31 | $8.20 Billion | +13.16% |
| 2009-12-31 | $7.25 Billion | +15.41% |
| 2008-12-31 | $6.28 Billion | +23.28% |
| 2007-12-31 | $5.09 Billion | +24.95% |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.08 Billion | +17.77% |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.46 Billion | +30.65% |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.65 Billion | +35.79% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.95 Billion | +22.42% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.59 Billion | +6.37% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.50 Billion | +18.94% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.26 Billion | +19.14% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.06 Billion | +8.08% |
| 1998-12-31 | $978.20 Million | -9.38% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.08 Billion | +5.05% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | -6.68% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.10 Billion | -13.35% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.27 Billion | +3.95% |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.22 Billion | +1.86% |
| 1992-12-31 | $1.20 Billion | -0.06% |
| 1991-12-31 | $1.20 Billion | +13.96% |
| 1990-12-31 | $1.05 Billion | +13.50% |
| 1989-12-31 | $928.40 Million | +21.93% |
| 1988-12-31 | $761.40 Million | +1.51% |
| 1987-12-31 | $750.10 Million | -3.42% |
| 1986-12-31 | $776.70 Million | -23.43% |
| 1985-12-31 | $1.01 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Murphy Oil Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 611.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $6.69 Billion | 130.73% |
| Common Stock | $195.10 Million | 3.81% |
| Total Equity | $5.12 Billion | 100.00% |
Murphy Oil Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Murphy Oil Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Yunnan Copper Co Ltd
SHE:000878
|
$5.35 Billion |
|
Cngr Advanced Material Co Ltd
SHE:300919
|
$5.35 Billion |
|
OceanaGold Corporation
TO:OGC
|
$5.35 Billion |
|
Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise Co Ltd
SHG:603392
|
$5.36 Billion |
|
Avis Budget Group Inc
NASDAQ:CAR
|
$5.34 Billion |
|
Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry Co Ltd
SHG:603379
|
$5.34 Billion |
|
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited
BK:THAI
|
$5.34 Billion |
|
OrangePL
WAR:OPL
|
$5.33 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Murphy Oil Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 5,194,250,000 to 5,118,380,000, a change of -75,870,000 (-1.5%).
- Net income of 104,200,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 186,205,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 102,635,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 628,072,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 519,302,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $104.20 Million | +2.04% |
| Dividends Paid | $186.21 Million | -3.64% |
| Share Repurchases | $102.64 Million | -2.01% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $628.07 Million | +12.27% |
| Other Changes | $-519.30 Million | -10.15% |
| Total Change | $- | -1.46% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Murphy Oil Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.05x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 5.21x to 1.05x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $7.16 | $37.30 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $5.74 | $37.30 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $5.55 | $37.30 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $5.59 | $37.30 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $5.66 | $37.30 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $6.43 | $37.30 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $7.51 | $37.30 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $6.68 | $37.30 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $6.82 | $37.30 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $7.06 | $37.30 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $6.15 | $37.30 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $5.72 | $37.30 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $5.99 | $37.30 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $5.43 | $37.30 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $5.87 | $37.30 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $6.96 | $37.30 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $8.19 | $37.30 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $8.65 | $37.30 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $10.54 | $37.30 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $14.24 | $37.30 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $18.42 | $37.30 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $21.42 | $37.30 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $26.50 | $37.30 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $32.68 | $37.30 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $37.65 | $37.30 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $42.45 | $37.30 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $45.45 | $37.30 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $46.06 | $37.30 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $45.08 | $37.30 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $48.09 | $37.30 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $30.53 | $37.30 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $28.58 | $37.30 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $26.78 | $37.30 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $29.84 | $37.30 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $35.22 | $37.30 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $28.62 | $37.30 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $28.00 | $37.30 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $31.72 | $37.30 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $34.24 | $37.30 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $34.39 | $37.30 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $35.54 | $37.30 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Murphy Oil Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 2.04%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.87%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.27x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.92x
- Recent ROE (2.04%) is below the historical average (6.79%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 7.86% | 3.68% | 0.82x | 2.62x | $-21.74 Million |
| 1986 | -25.08% | -14.86% | 0.66x | 2.55x | $-272.47 Million |
| 1987 | -5.81% | -2.96% | 0.71x | 2.76x | $-118.61 Million |
| 1988 | 5.10% | 2.63% | 0.71x | 2.72x | $-37.34 Million |
| 1989 | 6.06% | 2.82% | 0.80x | 2.70x | $-30.36 Million |
| 1990 | 11.67% | 5.06% | 0.94x | 2.45x | $14.58 Million |
| 1991 | -0.93% | -0.70% | 0.74x | 1.81x | $-131.28 Million |
| 1992 | 8.80% | 6.47% | 0.84x | 1.61x | $-14.41 Million |
| 1993 | 8.35% | 6.24% | 0.75x | 1.77x | $-20.14 Million |
| 1994 | 8.39% | 6.13% | 0.75x | 1.82x | $-20.47 Million |
| 1995 | -10.77% | -6.93% | 0.81x | 1.92x | $-228.71 Million |
| 1996 | 13.42% | 6.87% | 0.90x | 2.18x | $35.15 Million |
| 1997 | 12.27% | 6.21% | 0.95x | 2.07x | $24.46 Million |
| 1998 | -1.47% | -0.85% | 0.78x | 2.21x | $-112.22 Million |
| 1999 | 11.32% | 5.88% | 0.83x | 2.31x | $13.98 Million |
| 2000 | 23.57% | 6.43% | 1.47x | 2.49x | $170.87 Million |
| 2001 | 22.09% | 7.39% | 1.37x | 2.18x | $181.09 Million |
| 2002 | 7.00% | 2.80% | 1.03x | 2.44x | $-47.85 Million |
| 2003 | 15.08% | 5.50% | 1.13x | 2.42x | $99.11 Million |
| 2004 | 26.47% | 8.39% | 1.53x | 2.06x | $436.40 Million |
| 2005 | 24.46% | 7.13% | 1.86x | 1.84x | $500.35 Million |
| 2006 | 15.75% | 4.46% | 1.92x | 1.84x | $233.01 Million |
| 2007 | 15.13% | 4.16% | 1.75x | 2.08x | $259.91 Million |
| 2008 | 27.71% | 6.32% | 2.47x | 1.78x | $1.11 Billion |
| 2009 | 11.56% | 4.39% | 1.49x | 1.77x | $112.99 Million |
| 2010 | 9.73% | 3.42% | 1.64x | 1.74x | $-21.88 Million |
| 2011 | 9.87% | 3.15% | 1.97x | 1.59x | $-11.37 Million |
| 2012 | 10.83% | 3.39% | 1.64x | 1.95x | $74.19 Million |
| 2013 | 13.17% | 20.84% | 0.31x | 2.05x | $270.27 Million |
| 2014 | 10.46% | 16.54% | 0.33x | 1.93x | $39.62 Million |
| 2015 | -42.66% | -74.87% | 0.26x | 2.16x | $-2.80 Billion |
| 2016 | -5.61% | -15.25% | 0.18x | 2.09x | $-768.01 Million |
| 2017 | -6.75% | -14.86% | 0.21x | 2.13x | $-773.81 Million |
| 2018 | 7.91% | 15.89% | 0.23x | 2.13x | $-108.67 Million |
| 2019 | 19.81% | 40.81% | 0.24x | 2.02x | $569.27 Million |
| 2020 | -26.14% | -65.58% | 0.16x | 2.42x | $-1.59 Billion |
| 2021 | -1.70% | -2.63% | 0.27x | 2.38x | $-505.74 Million |
| 2022 | 19.32% | 22.87% | 0.41x | 2.06x | $465.57 Million |
| 2023 | 12.34% | 19.18% | 0.35x | 1.82x | $125.28 Million |
| 2024 | 7.84% | 13.49% | 0.31x | 1.86x | $-112.25 Million |
| 2025 | 2.04% | 3.87% | 0.27x | 1.92x | $-407.64 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Murphy Oil Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Oil & Gas E&P industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Oil & Gas E&P
- Average net assets among peers: $1,628,172,984
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -90.28%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) | $5.23 Billion | 7.86% | 0.92x | $5.35 Billion |
| Amplify Energy Corp (AMPY) | $541.68 Million | 9.19% | 0.12x | $163.12 Million |
| AleAnna, Inc. Class A Common Stock (ANNA) | $49.77 Million | -24.80% | 0.67x | $105.31 Million |
| APA Corporation (APA) | $1.09 Billion | 1.85% | 1.46x | $12.57 Billion |
| Antero Resources Corp (AR) | $7.73 Billion | -10.98% | 0.84x | $10.49 Billion |
| Battalion Oil Corp (BATL) | $84.63 Million | 21.91% | 4.74x | $31.10 Million |
| BKV Corporation (BKV) | $1.56 Billion | -9.16% | 0.43x | $2.87 Billion |
| Barnwell Industries Inc (BRN) | $1.33 Million | -934.31% | 12.77x | $15.66 Million |
| Berry Petroleum Corp (BRY) | $427.70 Million | 25.24% | 1.80x | $253.00 Million |
| Black Stone Minerals LP (BSM) | $877.79 Million | 19.21% | 0.65x | $2.83 Billion |
| Chord Energy Corp (CHRD) | $3.92 Billion | -0.90% | 0.99x | $5.96 Billion |
About Murphy Oil Corporation
Murphy Oil Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Murphy Oil Corporation was formerly known as Murphy Corporation and changed its name to Murphy Oil Corporation in 1964. The company was incorporated in … Read more