StockStory Recommends Ryan Specialty, Avoids Ralph Lauren and Murphy Oil

Investment research firm StockStory named Ryan Specialty (NYSE:RYAN) a top profitable pick for long-term investors while advising against Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) and Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) in a May 29, 2026 report. Ryan Specialty, a wholesale insurance broker, trades at 15.5 times forward earnings with a trailing 12-month GAAP operating margin of 15.5%. The firm cited reliable profit generation and growth potential, making the valuation attractive. Ralph Lauren, the luxury apparel company, sits at $370.25 per share, or 20.4 times forward P/E, despite a matching 15.5% margin. StockStory flagged the premium multiple as unjustified, limiting future returns. Murphy Oil, an exploration and production company, has a lower 10.6% operating margin and an 8.1 times forward P/E, but the analysis uncovered risks that outweigh its low valuation.