Is MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) Halal?
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
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-Equity | 42.0 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $9.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $41.75 |
| 50-Day MA | $33.88 |
| 200-Day MA | $29.17 |
| Avg Volume | 2.7M |
| Beta | 0.7 |
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52-Week Range
$18.95
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About MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR)
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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