Murphy Oil(Mur) Financials: Quick Ratio Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios

Liquidity Trend (Last 5 Years)

Liquidity - quick ratio

This chart shows the historical trend of quick ratio for MUR compared to its industry average over the recent years.

Ratio Definition and Interpretation

Name: Quick Ratio

Definition: The quick ratio is like an emergency response measure: can the company pay off short-term debts without selling any inventory? It only counts cash, short-term investments, and receivables — assets that can quickly be turned into cash. A healthy quick ratio shows strong liquidity. A very low quick ratio means the company depends on selling inventory to meet short-term obligations — which can be risky if sales unexpectedly slow down.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', MUR's quick ratio was 0.67, providing a stringent test of short-term liquidity. Industry average for Oil & Gas Production in '2021' stood at 1.21.
• In '2022', MUR's quick ratio was 0.70, providing a stringent test of short-term liquidity. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Oil & Gas Production in '2022' stood at 1.30. Industry average increased by 0.08 compared to previous year.
• In '2023', MUR's quick ratio was 0.78, providing a stringent test of short-term liquidity. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Oil & Gas Production in '2023' stood at 1.27. Industry average declined by 0.03 from previous year.
• In '2024', MUR's quick ratio was 0.74, providing a stringent test of short-term liquidity. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Oil & Gas Production in '2024' stood at 1.21. Industry average declined by 0.06 from previous year.
Overall, MUR's quick ratio has steadily improved over the past 4 years.

Formula: Quick Ratio = (Current Assets - Inventory) / Current Liabilities

Good Range: Normally between 0.8 and 1.5.