MUSA Murphy USA margins

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Gross margin
6.6%
Operating margin
4.2%
EBITDA margin
5.5%
Net margin
2.9%

Based on the latest figures, Murphy USA reports a gross margin of 6.6%, an operating margin of 4.2%, an EBITDA margin of 5.5%, and a net margin of 2.9%. Operating margin had the largest improvement, gaining by 0.5 percentage points, while the other available margins also increased.

MUSA margin history

Gross, operating, EBITDA and net margin trends

Looking back over the last 3 years, Murphy USA recorded average margins of 6.32% gross, 3.83% operating, 5.11% EBITDA, and 2.58% net. Compared with their three-year averages, all four current margins are higher.

MUSA margin expansion

Year-over-year margin changes in percentage points

Year over year, gross, operating, EBITDA, and net margins all increased, with operating and net margins showing the largest gain at 0.5 percentage points.

Gross margin expansion
0.3pp
Operating margin expansion
0.5pp
EBITDA margin expansion
0.4pp
Net margin expansion
0.5pp

MUSA Gross margin

Over the last 3 years, Murphy USA had an average gross margin of 6.32%. Right now, the current gross margin for Murphy USA is 6.6%, 0.3 percentage points above its three-year average. Looking back over the last 3 years, Murphy USA's gross margin reached 7% at its highest point in Mar 2026 and 5.9% at its lowest in Mar 2024.

MUSA Operating margin

Across the last 3 years, Murphy USA's operating margin stood at 3.83%. The current operating margin stands at 4.2%, 0.4 percentage points above its three-year average. Operating margin was highest at 4.3% in Jun 2026 and lowest at 3.6% in Mar 2024.

MUSA EBITDA margin

The average EBITDA margin for Murphy USA was 5.11% over the last 3 years. At present, the current EBITDA margin for Murphy USA is 5.5%, 0.4 percentage points above its three-year average. The EBITDA margin for Murphy USA moved between 4.7% in Mar 2024 and 5.7% in Mar 2026.

MUSA Net margin

Throughout the last 3 years, Murphy USA had an average net margin of 2.58%. Against its three-year average, Murphy USA's net margin is currently 2.9%, 0.3 percentage points above its three-year average. Looking back over the last 3 years, Murphy USA's net margin reached 2.9% at its highest point in Sep 2026 and 2.4% at its lowest in Mar 2024.

MUSA margin group comparison

Margins compared with peer-group, industry and sector averages

Murphy USA's gross margin of 6.6% is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 36.3%, Murphy USA's gross margin is 82% lower.

MUSA margin peer comparison

Compare margins with selected peers

Frequently asked questions

What is Murphy USA's gross margin?

As of Sep 30, 2026, MUSA has a gross margin of 6.6%.

What is Murphy USA's operating margin?

The current operating margin for MUSA is 4.2% as of Sep 30, 2026.

What is Murphy USA's EBITDA margin?

For the period ending Sep 30, 2026, MUSA recorded an EBITDA margin of 5.5%.

What is Murphy USA's net margin?

For the period ending Sep 30, 2026, MUSA recorded a net margin of 2.9%.

What are the average margins of MUSA?

Over the last 3 years, Murphy USA's margins averaged 6.3% gross, 3.8% operating, 5.1% EBITDA, and 2.6% net.

What are the highest historical margins of MUSA?

Across the 5-year period, MUSA posted its highest margins at 7% gross in Mar 2026, 4.3% operating in Jun 2026, 5.7% EBITDA in Mar 2026, and 2.9% net in Sep 2026.

What are the lowest historical margins of MUSA?

Looking back across 5 years, MUSA reached its lowest margins at 5.7% gross in Jun 2022, 3.5% operating in Dec 2021, 4.7% EBITDA in Dec 2021, and 2.3% net in Dec 2021.