Which has stronger valuation & earnings, APA or MUR?

APA has higher revenue and earnings than Murphy Oil. APA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Murphy Oil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio APA $8.61B 1.52 $1.43B $4.29 8.63 Murphy Oil $2.72B 2.04 $104.23M $0.59 65.71

Is APA or MUR more profitable?

APA has a net margin of 17.38% compared to Murphy Oil's net margin of 3.02%. APA's return on equity of 20.70% beat Murphy Oil's return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets APA 17.38% 20.70% 8.14% Murphy Oil 3.02% 3.09% 1.65%

Does the media prefer APA or MUR?

In the previous week, APA had 9 more articles in the media than Murphy Oil. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for APA and 5 mentions for Murphy Oil. APA's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Murphy Oil's score of 0.89 indicating that APA is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment APA 7 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Murphy Oil 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor CHRD or MUR?

In the previous week, Chord Energy had 5 more articles in the media than Murphy Oil. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Chord Energy and 5 mentions for Murphy Oil. Chord Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Murphy Oil's score of 0.89 indicating that Chord Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Chord Energy 7 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Murphy Oil 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor MUR or FANG?

In the previous week, Diamondback Energy had 22 more articles in the media than Murphy Oil. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Diamondback Energy and 5 mentions for Murphy Oil. Diamondback Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Murphy Oil's score of 0.89 indicating that Diamondback Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Murphy Oil 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Diamondback Energy 18 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor COP or MUR?

In the previous week, ConocoPhillips had 43 more articles in the media than Murphy Oil. MarketBeat recorded 48 mentions for ConocoPhillips and 5 mentions for Murphy Oil. ConocoPhillips' average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Murphy Oil's score of 0.89 indicating that ConocoPhillips is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment ConocoPhillips 32 Very Positive mention(s) 9 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 2 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Murphy Oil 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Which has better earnings & valuation, DVN or MUR?

Devon Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Murphy Oil. Devon Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Murphy Oil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Devon Energy $16.54B 1.70 $2.64B $3.59 12.61 Murphy Oil $2.72B 2.04 $104.23M $0.59 65.71

Does the media refer more to DVN or MUR?

In the previous week, Devon Energy had 51 more articles in the media than Murphy Oil. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for Devon Energy and 5 mentions for Murphy Oil. Devon Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Murphy Oil's score of 0.89 indicating that Devon Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Devon Energy 36 Very Positive mention(s) 11 Positive mention(s) 4 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 1 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Murphy Oil 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

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MUR vs. APA, CHRD, FANG, COP, and DVN

Should you buy Murphy Oil stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Murphy Oil with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Murphy Oil include APA (APA), Chord Energy (CHRD), Diamondback Energy (FANG), ConocoPhillips (COP), and Devon Energy (DVN). These companies are all part of the "energy" sector.

How does Murphy Oil compare to APA?

APA (NASDAQ:APA) and Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and risk.

83.0% of APA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.3% of Murphy Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of APA shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of Murphy Oil shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

APA has a net margin of 17.38% compared to Murphy Oil's net margin of 3.02%. APA's return on equity of 20.70% beat Murphy Oil's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
APA	17.38%	20.70%	8.14%
Murphy Oil	3.02%	3.09%	1.65%

APA pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. Murphy Oil pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. APA pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Murphy Oil pays out 237.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Murphy Oil has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Murphy Oil is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

APA currently has a consensus price target of $41.04, suggesting a potential upside of 10.85%. Murphy Oil has a consensus price target of $37.75, suggesting a potential downside of 2.62%. Given APA's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe APA is more favorable than Murphy Oil.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
APA	4 Sell rating(s)	18 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.13
Murphy Oil	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.06

In the previous week, APA had 9 more articles in the media than Murphy Oil. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for APA and 5 mentions for Murphy Oil. APA's average media sentiment score of 0.96 beat Murphy Oil's score of 0.89 indicating that APA is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
APA	7 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Murphy Oil	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

APA has a beta of 0.33, meaning that its share price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Murphy Oil has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

APA has higher revenue and earnings than Murphy Oil. APA is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Murphy Oil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
APA	$8.61B	1.52	$1.43B	$4.29	8.63
Murphy Oil	$2.72B	2.04	$104.23M	$0.59	65.71

Summary

APA beats Murphy Oil on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Murphy Oil compare to Chord Energy?

Chord Energy (NASDAQ:CHRD) and Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Murphy Oil has a net margin of 3.02% compared to Chord Energy's net margin of -1.25%. Chord Energy's return on equity of 7.06% beat Murphy Oil's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Chord Energy	-1.25%	7.06%	4.39%
Murphy Oil	3.02%	3.09%	1.65%

Chord Energy pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Murphy Oil pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Chord Energy pays out -460.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Murphy Oil pays out 237.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Chord Energy has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Murphy Oil has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Chord Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, Chord Energy had 5 more articles in the media than Murphy Oil. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Chord Energy and 5 mentions for Murphy Oil. Chord Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Murphy Oil's score of 0.89 indicating that Chord Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Chord Energy	7 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Murphy Oil	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Murphy Oil has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Chord Energy. Chord Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Murphy Oil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Chord Energy	$4.88B	1.56	$44.46M	-$1.13	N/A
Murphy Oil	$2.72B	2.04	$104.23M	$0.59	65.71

Chord Energy has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Murphy Oil has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

97.8% of Chord Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.3% of Murphy Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Chord Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of Murphy Oil shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Chord Energy currently has a consensus price target of $157.54, indicating a potential upside of 16.40%. Murphy Oil has a consensus price target of $37.75, indicating a potential downside of 2.62%. Given Chord Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Chord Energy is more favorable than Murphy Oil.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Chord Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Murphy Oil	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.06

Summary

Chord Energy beats Murphy Oil on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Murphy Oil compare to Diamondback Energy?

Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) and Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability and media sentiment.

Murphy Oil currently has a consensus target price of $37.75, suggesting a potential downside of 2.62%. Diamondback Energy has a consensus target price of $223.63, suggesting a potential upside of 16.40%. Given Diamondback Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Diamondback Energy is more favorable than Murphy Oil.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Murphy Oil	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.06
Diamondback Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	4 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.96

Murphy Oil has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Diamondback Energy has a beta of 0.42, meaning that its share price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

Murphy Oil pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Diamondback Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Murphy Oil pays out 237.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Diamondback Energy pays out 511.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Murphy Oil has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years and Diamondback Energy has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Murphy Oil is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

78.3% of Murphy Oil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.0% of Diamondback Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 5.8% of Murphy Oil shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Diamondback Energy shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Diamondback Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Murphy Oil. Murphy Oil is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Diamondback Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Murphy Oil	$2.72B	2.04	$104.23M	$0.59	65.71
Diamondback Energy	$15.03B	3.60	$1.66B	$0.86	223.41

Murphy Oil has a net margin of 3.02% compared to Diamondback Energy's net margin of 1.87%. Diamondback Energy's return on equity of 7.76% beat Murphy Oil's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Murphy Oil	3.02%	3.09%	1.65%
Diamondback Energy	1.87%	7.76%	4.67%

In the previous week, Diamondback Energy had 22 more articles in the media than Murphy Oil. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for Diamondback Energy and 5 mentions for Murphy Oil. Diamondback Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Murphy Oil's score of 0.89 indicating that Diamondback Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Murphy Oil	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Diamondback Energy	18 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

Diamondback Energy beats Murphy Oil on 15 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Murphy Oil compare to ConocoPhillips?

ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) are both energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability, risk, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

ConocoPhillips has a beta of 0.11, suggesting that its share price is 89% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Murphy Oil has a beta of 0.5, suggesting that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

ConocoPhillips has a net margin of 12.10% compared to Murphy Oil's net margin of 3.02%. ConocoPhillips' return on equity of 11.39% beat Murphy Oil's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
ConocoPhillips	12.10%	11.39%	6.03%
Murphy Oil	3.02%	3.09%	1.65%

In the previous week, ConocoPhillips had 43 more articles in the media than Murphy Oil. MarketBeat recorded 48 mentions for ConocoPhillips and 5 mentions for Murphy Oil. ConocoPhillips' average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Murphy Oil's score of 0.89 indicating that ConocoPhillips is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
ConocoPhillips	32 Very Positive mention(s)	9 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	2 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Murphy Oil	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

ConocoPhillips pays an annual dividend of $3.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Murphy Oil pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. ConocoPhillips pays out 57.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Murphy Oil pays out 237.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Murphy Oil has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Murphy Oil is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

ConocoPhillips presently has a consensus price target of $134.48, indicating a potential upside of 15.35%. Murphy Oil has a consensus price target of $37.75, indicating a potential downside of 2.62%. Given ConocoPhillips' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe ConocoPhillips is more favorable than Murphy Oil.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
ConocoPhillips	1 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	17 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.57
Murphy Oil	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.06

ConocoPhillips has higher revenue and earnings than Murphy Oil. ConocoPhillips is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Murphy Oil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
ConocoPhillips	$58.19B	2.44	$7.99B	$5.89	19.79
Murphy Oil	$2.72B	2.04	$104.23M	$0.59	65.71

82.4% of ConocoPhillips shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.3% of Murphy Oil shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of ConocoPhillips shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of Murphy Oil shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

ConocoPhillips beats Murphy Oil on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Murphy Oil compare to Devon Energy?

Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) and Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, risk and institutional ownership.

Devon Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Murphy Oil pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Devon Energy pays out 35.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Murphy Oil pays out 237.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Devon Energy has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Murphy Oil has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Murphy Oil is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Devon Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Murphy Oil. Devon Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Murphy Oil, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Devon Energy	$16.54B	1.70	$2.64B	$3.59	12.61
Murphy Oil	$2.72B	2.04	$104.23M	$0.59	65.71

Devon Energy presently has a consensus target price of $58.67, indicating a potential upside of 29.61%. Murphy Oil has a consensus target price of $37.75, indicating a potential downside of 2.62%. Given Devon Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Devon Energy is more favorable than Murphy Oil.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Devon Energy	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	24 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.90
Murphy Oil	2 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.06

Devon Energy has a net margin of 13.71% compared to Murphy Oil's net margin of 3.02%. Devon Energy's return on equity of 15.22% beat Murphy Oil's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Devon Energy	13.71%	15.22%	7.39%
Murphy Oil	3.02%	3.09%	1.65%

In the previous week, Devon Energy had 51 more articles in the media than Murphy Oil. MarketBeat recorded 56 mentions for Devon Energy and 5 mentions for Murphy Oil. Devon Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Murphy Oil's score of 0.89 indicating that Devon Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Devon Energy	36 Very Positive mention(s)	11 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	1 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Murphy Oil	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

69.7% of Devon Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.3% of Murphy Oil shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.6% of Devon Energy shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.8% of Murphy Oil shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Devon Energy has a beta of 0.37, suggesting that its share price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Murphy Oil has a beta of 0.5, suggesting that its share price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Devon Energy beats Murphy Oil on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NYSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

MUR vs. The Competition

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Metric	Murphy Oil	OIL Industry	Energy Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$5.57B	$8.46B	$10.39B	$23.31B
Dividend Yield	3.60%	4.63%	10.42%	4.07%
P/E Ratio	65.71	12.03	20.33	31.33
Price / Sales	2.04	6.31	762.56	103.93
Price / Cash	4.67	6.48	37.27	24.31
Price / Book	1.06	2.01	4.25	4.68
Net Income	$104.23M	$585.47M	$4.24B	$1.07B
7 Day Performance	0.33%	-0.20%	-0.28%	2.11%
1 Month Performance	-0.42%	-3.53%	-2.86%	1.95%
1 Year Performance	52.30%	15.02%	37.45%	24.11%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MUR Murphy Oil	1.9313 of 5 stars	$38.77 +0.7%	$37.75 -2.6%	+52.3%	$5.57B	$2.72B	65.71	690	Analyst Upgrade
APA APA	2.8803 of 5 stars	$37.75 +3.6%	$40.96 +8.5%	+76.2%	$12.87B	$8.61B	8.80	1,791	News Coverage Analyst Forecast
CHRD Chord Energy	3.8577 of 5 stars	$138.00 +4.6%	$157.54 +14.2%	+27.6%	$7.42B	$4.88B	N/A	530	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Downgrade
FANG Diamondback Energy	3.9045 of 5 stars	$199.03 +3.9%	$223.26 +12.2%	+24.0%	$53.87B	$15.03B	231.43	1,762	Positive News Analyst Forecast
COP ConocoPhillips	4.6024 of 5 stars	$115.42 +1.3%	$134.48 +16.5%	+20.2%	$138.86B	$61.55B	19.60	9,900	Trending News

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MUR vs. APA, CHRD, FANG, COP, and DVN

How does Murphy Oil compare to APA?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of APA or MUR?

Is APA or MUR more profitable?

Is APA or MUR a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate APA or MUR?

Does the media prefer APA or MUR?

Which has more risk and volatility, APA or MUR?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, APA or MUR?

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How does Murphy Oil compare to Chord Energy?

Is CHRD or MUR more profitable?

Is CHRD or MUR a better dividend stock?

Does the media favor CHRD or MUR?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, CHRD or MUR?

Which has more risk & volatility, CHRD or MUR?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in CHRD or MUR?

Do analysts rate CHRD or MUR?

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How does Murphy Oil compare to Diamondback Energy?

Do analysts prefer MUR or FANG?

Which has more volatility and risk, MUR or FANG?

Is MUR or FANG a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of MUR or FANG?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, MUR or FANG?

Is MUR or FANG more profitable?

Does the media favor MUR or FANG?

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How does Murphy Oil compare to ConocoPhillips?

Which has more volatility & risk, COP or MUR?

Is COP or MUR more profitable?

Does the media favor COP or MUR?

Is COP or MUR a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer COP or MUR?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, COP or MUR?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in COP or MUR?

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How does Murphy Oil compare to Devon Energy?

Is DVN or MUR a better dividend stock?

Which has better earnings & valuation, DVN or MUR?

Do analysts prefer DVN or MUR?

Is DVN or MUR more profitable?

Does the media refer more to DVN or MUR?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in DVN or MUR?

Which has more volatility & risk, DVN or MUR?

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