Stock price performance comparison: Casey's General Store (CASY) vs Murphy's USA (MUSA)
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Category: Casey's General Store (CASY) and Murphy's USA (MUSA)
Date: 5 July 2021 Stock price of Casey's (CASY): $195.10 Stock price of Murphy's (MUSA) : $134.85 Stock price performance comparison between two of general retailers with a heavy presence in fuel station forecourts in the United States. We compare the stock performance of Casey's (CASY) and Murphy's USA (MUSA). Which of these two retailers stock has been fueling up the highest returns over the last 5 years?
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The stock of Murphy's (MUSA) outperformed that of Casey's (CASY) over the last 5 years. Over the last 5 years for every 1% that Murphy's (MUSA) stock increased the stock of Casey's (CASY) increased by 0.63%"
More About Casey's (CASY)
Headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa, Casey's General Stores, Inc. operates more than 2,000 convenience stores in 16 Midwestern states. Casey's offers self-service gasoline, a wide selection of grocery items and an array of freshly prepared food items. Among the most popular of Casey's prepared foods are their made-from-scratch pizzas, donuts, subs and sandwiches. Casey's operates from two company distribution centers, enabling an approximate delivery of 90% of in-store products as well as 75% of fuel.
The first store opened in 1968 in Boone, Iowa. In the years following, Casey's found success by opening stores in other small towns across Iowa. Approximately 57% of Casey's stores are still found in areas with populations of 5,000 or less. In contrast, roughly 17% of Casey's are now located in areas with populations of 20,000 or more. Casey's has a strong balance sheet and owns nearly all of its assets, which allows the company to consistently take advantage of growth opportunities
The first store opened in 1968 in Boone, Iowa. In the years following, Casey's found success by opening stores in other small towns across Iowa. Approximately 57% of Casey's stores are still found in areas with populations of 5,000 or less. In contrast, roughly 17% of Casey's are now located in areas with populations of 20,000 or more. Casey's has a strong balance sheet and owns nearly all of its assets, which allows the company to consistently take advantage of growth opportunities
Casey's general store entrance
More About Murphy's USA (MUSA)
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Murphy USA is one of the largest independent retailers of gasoline products and convenience store merchandise with over 1,400 locations in 26 states across the Southern and Midwestern United States.
Our stores are 100% company operated and 90% company owned; most are adjacent to Walmart stores. Murphy USA serves approximately 1.6 million customers per day. Our business includes a network of seven owned terminals which support an advantaged fuel supply allowing the company to source fuel at or below the industry benchmark prices. |
Murphy's express in Jefferies
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Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs Murphy's USA (MUSA) stock comparison chart
The image below shows the stock price performance of Casey's General Stores (CASY) and Murphy's USA (MUSA) over the last 5 years. Both these firms stocks have seen decent increases over the last 5 years. The summary below shows the stock price returns of Casey's General Stores (CASY) and Murphy's USA (MUSA) over the last 5 years:
The stock of Murphy's (MUSA) outperformed that of Casey's (CASY) over the last 5 years. Over the last 5 years for every 1% that Murphy's (MUSA) stock increased the stock of Casey's (CASY) increased by 0.63%
- Murphy's USA (MUSA): 74.7%
- Casey's General Stores (CASY): 47.6%
The stock of Murphy's (MUSA) outperformed that of Casey's (CASY) over the last 5 years. Over the last 5 years for every 1% that Murphy's (MUSA) stock increased the stock of Casey's (CASY) increased by 0.63%
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs Murphy's USA (MUSA) stock comparison chart
Market Capital of Casey's General Stores (CASY) and Murphy's USA (MUSA)
So what does market capital mean? Well it basically shows what a firm is worth based on the number of shares it has in issue and its current stock price. As at 3 July 2021 Casey's General Stores (CASY) and Murphy's USA (MUSA) has the following market capitals
Based on the current market capital of both firms Casey's (CASY) is 1.97 times the size of Murphy's (MUSA). Put differently Casey's General Stores is worth 97% more than Murphy's
- Market Capital of Casey's General Stores (CASY): $7.2 billion
- Market Capital of Murphy's USA (MUSA): $3.65 billion
Based on the current market capital of both firms Casey's (CASY) is 1.97 times the size of Murphy's (MUSA). Put differently Casey's General Stores is worth 97% more than Murphy's
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