Insider Sell: Senior Vice President Daniel Hanchera Sells 30,000 Shares of Murphy Oil Corp (MUR)
Murphy Oil Corp (NYSE:MUR), an independent exploration and production company, focuses on the production of oil and natural gas. The company's operations are primarily in the United States and Canada, with additional assets in Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and other international locations.According to a recent SEC filing, Senior Vice President Daniel Hanchera has sold 30,000 shares of Murphy Oil Corp (NYSE:MUR) on March 1, 2024. The transaction was executed at an average price of $40.32 per share, resulting in a total value of $1,209,600.Over the past year, Daniel Hanchera has engaged in the sale of 30,000 shares and has not made any purchases of the company's stock. The insider's recent transaction contributes to the overall insider trading trend at Murphy Oil Corp, which has seen 0 insider buys and 8 insider sells over the past year.
The market capitalization of Murphy Oil Corp stands at $6.179 billion, with the stock trading at $40.32 on the day of the insider's sale. The company's price-earnings ratio is 9.59, which is below both the industry median of 10.285 and the historical median for the company.Murphy Oil Corp's stock is currently assessed as Fairly Valued with a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 1.04, based on a GuruFocus Value of $38.85. The GF Value is determined by considering historical trading multiples, a GuruFocus adjustment factor, and future business performance estimates provided by Morningstar analysts.
The insider's decision to sell shares may be of interest to investors and analysts who track insider trading activities as an indicator of a company's financial health and future performance. However, it is important to consider the broader context of the market, the company's performance, and individual circumstances when interpreting insider transactions.
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