Is Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 33.8% / 30% | 0.4% / 30% | 3.4% / 30% | 0.1% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 33.8% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 3.4% / 33% | 0.1% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 58.0% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 5.8% / 33% | 0.1% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 33.8% / 33% | 0.4% / 33% | 3.4% / 33% | 0.1% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 58.0% / 33% | 0.6% / 33% | 5.8% / 50% | 0.1% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 7.7% | |
| Operating Margin | 5.2% | |
| Net Margin | 2.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 64.3% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 10.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $814M |
| Free Cash Flow | $374M |
| Total Debt | $2.7B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 439.9 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $4.7B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $495.20 |
| 50-Day MA | $425.56 |
| 200-Day MA | $401.58 |
| Avg Volume | 343K |
| Beta | 0.4 |
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52-Week Range
$345.23
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About Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA)
Murphy USA Inc., together with subsidiaries, engages in marketing of retail motor fuel products and convenience merchandise. The company operates retail stores under the Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek brands, as well as operates non-fuel convenience stores. It operates retail gasoline stores principally in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest areas of the United States. Murphy USA Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Murphy USA Inc. 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 USA Inc.'s debt ratio?
Murphy USA Inc.'s debt ratio is 33.8% 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 58.0%.
What are Murphy USA Inc.'s key financial metrics?
Murphy USA Inc. has a market capitalization of $9.4B, trailing P/E ratio of 21.0, and revenue of $19.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 7.7% and a net margin of 2.8%. Return on equity stands at 64.3%.
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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