Is MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) Halal?

NYSE Energy United States $6.0B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 44.6% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. MURPHY OIL CORP operates in the Energy sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 44.6%
/ 30%
7.6%
/ 30%
7.0%
/ 30%
5.49%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 44.6%
/ 33%
7.6%
/ 33%
7.0%
/ 33%
5.49%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 22.4%
/ 33%
3.8%
/ 33%
3.5%
/ 33%
5.49%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 44.6%
/ 33%
7.6%
/ 33%
7.0%
/ 33%
5.49%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 22.4%
/ 33%
3.8%
/ 33%
3.5%
/ 50%
5.49%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
58.5
Forward: 14.0
EPS
$0.72
Dividend Yield
315.0%
Payout: 180.6%
P/B Ratio
1.2
EV/EBITDA
5.5
EV: $8.0B
Revenue
$2.7B
Growth: -8.4%
Beta
0.7
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 75.7%
Operating Margin -10.4%
Net Margin 3.9%
Return on Equity (ROE) 2.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) 1.8%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$1.2B
Free Cash Flow$198M
Total Debt$2.2B
Debt-to-Equity42.0
Current Ratio0.8
Total Assets$9.8B

Price & Trading

Last Close$41.75
50-Day MA$33.88
200-Day MA$29.17
Avg Volume2.7M
Beta0.7
52-Week Range
$18.95
$42.51

About MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR)

CEO
Mr. Eric M. Hambly
Employees
813
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas E&P
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$6.0B
Currency
USD

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 1950 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), MURPHY OIL CORP is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is MURPHY OIL CORP's debt ratio?

MURPHY OIL CORP's debt ratio is 44.6% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 22.4%.

What are MURPHY OIL CORP's key financial metrics?

MURPHY OIL CORP has a market capitalization of $6.0B, trailing P/E ratio of 58.5, and revenue of $2.7B. The company maintains a gross margin of 75.7% and a net margin of 3.9%. Return on equity stands at 2.6%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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