Murphy USA [MUSA] vs Ulta Beauty [ULTA] Detailed Comparison
Murphy USA
NYSE
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Ulta Beauty
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Murphy USA wins in 8 metrics, Ulta Beauty wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Ulta Beauty appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Murphy USA | Ulta Beauty | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 17.94 | 19.58 | Murphy USA |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 11.64 | 9.27 | Ulta Beauty |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 348.62 | 81.27 | Ulta Beauty |
| PEG Ratio | 15.81 | 21.87 | Murphy USA |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.50 | 12.26 | Murphy USA |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.78% | 10.45% | Ulta Beauty |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 2.22% | 14.11% | Ulta Beauty |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 2.22% | 14.11% | Ulta Beauty |
| Return on Equity | 65.24% | 50.44% | Murphy USA |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 10.49% | 16.85% | Ulta Beauty |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $389.50M | $964.15M | Ulta Beauty |
| Dividend Yield | 0.37% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | -17.26% | 34.63% | Ulta Beauty |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.48 | 1.97 | Murphy USA |
| Enterprise Value | $10.50B | $22.55B | Ulta Beauty |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.60 | 1.98 | Murphy USA |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 10.69% | 39.12% | Ulta Beauty |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $866 | $245 | Murphy USA |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $23.62 | $25.55 | Ulta Beauty |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.50 | 1.10 | Murphy USA |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Murphy USA vs Ulta Beauty Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy USA | 3.14% | 2.20% | 2.40% | -13.85% | -9.70% | -11.80% |
| Ulta Beauty | 1.07% | 6.11% | 6.61% | 32.76% | 20.15% | 17.15% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy USA | -17.26% | 48.47% | 218.84% | 670.96% | 3,307.43% | 2,098.85% |
| Ulta Beauty | 34.63% | 27.90% | 157.74% | 199.59% | 1,869.16% | 1,454.41% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Murphy USA vs Ulta Beauty
| Metric | MUSA | ULTA |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $8.38B | $22.48B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 243,692 | 549,593 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 305,274 | 670,901 |
| Last Close | $435.43 | $502.74 |
| 52 Week Range | $385.44 - $561.08 | $309.01 - $504.83 |
| % from 52W High | -22.39% | -0.41% |
| All-Time High | $561.08 (Nov 25, 2024) | $574.76 (Mar 11, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -22.39% | -12.53% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.07% | 0.05% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.19% | -0.03% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.10% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.14% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.65% | 0.50% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 348.62 | 81.27 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.41 | $53.96 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.50 | $10.12 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $840.10M | $1.40B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $257.64M | $875.77M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.37% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.42 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Murphy USA vs Ulta Beauty
| Metric | MUSA | ULTA |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 17.94 | 19.58 |
| Forward P/E | 15.81 | 21.87 |
| PEG Ratio | 15.81 | 21.87 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.48 | 1.97 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 11.64 | 9.27 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $8.38B | $22.48B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.50B | $22.55B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.60 | 1.98 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 10.50 | 12.26 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.50 | 1.10 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $36.41 | $53.96 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Murphy USA vs Ulta Beauty
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MUSA | ULTA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $4.53B | $2.85B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $4.04B | $1.73B |
| Gross Profit | $483.60M | $1.11B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $88.30M | $403.61M |
| EBITDA | $155.90M | $477.47M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $61.90M | $405.32M |
| Income Tax | $8.70M | $99.64M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $53.20M | $305.05M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MUSA | ULTA |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $49.40M | $454.63M |
| Total Current Assets | $716.40M | $2.94B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $891.80M | $1.76B |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.47B | $1.69B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $719.60M | $2.43B |
| Retained Earnings | $3.79B | $1.42B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $5.29B | $2.91B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | MUSA | ULTA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $164.30M | $260.50M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-87.80M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $40.70M | $140.99M |
| Debt Repayment | $-530.00M | N/A |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-150.00M | $-382.70M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | MUSA | ULTA |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 985,697 | 2.33M |
| Short Ratio | 3.04 | 2.54 |
| Short % of Float | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 243,692 | 549,593 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 305,274 | 670,901 |
| Shares Outstanding | 20.02M | 45.97M |
| Float Shares | 17.89M | 44.80M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.09% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.89% | 0.98% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Murphy USA vs Ulta Beauty
| Metric | MUSA | ULTA |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.42 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.37% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $1.37 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.11% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $4.11 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 24, 2025 | N/A |