APA CORP (APA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:APA • US03743Q1085

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This APA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. APA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year APA was profitable.
  • APA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years APA has been profitable.
  • APA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
APA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAPA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B 4B -4B

1.2 Ratios

  • APA has a better Return On Assets (8.07%) than 81.34% of its industry peers.
  • APA's Return On Equity of 23.54% is amongst the best of the industry. APA outperforms 88.04% of its industry peers.
  • APA has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.09%) than 89.95% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for APA is significantly below the industry average of 23.10%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.07%
ROE 23.54%
ROIC 12.09%
ROA(3y)10.32%
ROA(5y)13.24%
ROE(3y)48.77%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)14.26%
ROIC(5y)18.47%
APA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAPA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200 400 600 800

1.3 Margins

  • APA has a better Profit Margin (16.08%) than 66.51% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of APA has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 30.85%, APA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • APA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of APA (71.14%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
  • APA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 30.85%
PM (TTM) 16.08%
GM 71.14%
OM growth 3Y-12.53%
OM growth 5Y45.48%
PM growth 3Y-21.45%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.1%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
APA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAPA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100

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2. APA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), APA is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, APA has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for APA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, APA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
APA Yearly Shares OutstandingAPA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
APA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAPA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.71, we must say that APA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.71, APA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of APA is 2.53, which is a good value as it means it would take APA, 2.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.53, APA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that APA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • APA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. APA outperforms 41.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 2.53
Altman-Z 1.71
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC7.47%
APA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAPA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that APA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of APA (0.82) is worse than 66.51% of its industry peers.
  • APA has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that APA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • APA has a Quick ratio of 0.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: APA underperforms 66.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.69
APA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAPA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. APA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • APA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.80%.
  • Measured over the past years, APA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -21.32% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -8.39% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, APA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.8%
EPS 3Y-21.32%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%15.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y15%
Sales Q2Q%-0.56%

3.2 Future

  • APA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.64% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-40.76%
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y-6.92%
EPS Next 5Y9.64%
Revenue Next Year-6.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.84%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.99%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.87%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
APA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAPA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
APA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAPA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4 6

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4. APA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • APA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.28.
  • APA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. APA is cheaper than 84.69% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, APA is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.35 indicates a rather expensive valuation of APA.
  • APA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • APA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.28
Fwd PE 17.35
APA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, APA is valued cheaper than 93.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of APA indicates a rather cheap valuation: APA is cheaper than 89.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.69
EV/EBITDA 3.79
APA Per share dataAPA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • APA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as APA's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.92% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y-6.92%

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5. APA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • APA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.25%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, APA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, APA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.25%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of APA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 25.13%!
  • APA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • APA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.13%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
APA Yearly Dividends per shareAPA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 25.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by APA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • APA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.1%
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y-6.92%
APA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAPA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B -4B
APA Dividend Payout.APA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.APA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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APA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

APA CORP

NASDAQ:APA (4/8/2026, 7:30:00 PM)

After market: 38.9 +0.15 (+0.39%)

38.75

-4.21 (-9.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners99.19%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change1.92%
Market Cap13.69B
Revenue(TTM)8.92B
Net Income(TTM)1.43B
Analysts64.71
Price Target31.36 (-19.07%)
Short Float %8.46%
Short Ratio3.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.25%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.13%
DP25.1%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date04-22
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)28.52%
Min EPS beat(2)16.68%
Max EPS beat(2)40.36%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)40.77%
Min EPS beat(4)16.68%
Max EPS beat(4)79.53%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)18.39%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)14.89%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)11.98%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.9%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.7%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.56%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.81%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.7%
PT rev (1m)16.99%
PT rev (3m)19.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)78.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)36.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)13.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.24%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.28
Fwd PE 17.35
P/S 1.53
P/FCF 7.69
P/OCF 3.01
P/B 2.25
P/tB 2.25
EV/EBITDA 3.79
EPS(TTM)3.77
EY9.73%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.76%
FCF(TTM)5.04
FCFY13%
OCF(TTM)12.87
OCFY33.2%
SpS25.25
BVpS17.25
TBVpS17.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.25
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.07%
ROE 23.54%
ROCE 18.12%
ROIC 12.09%
ROICexc 12.51%
ROICexgc 12.51%
OM 30.85%
PM (TTM) 16.08%
GM 71.14%
FCFM 19.94%
ROA(3y)10.32%
ROA(5y)13.24%
ROE(3y)48.77%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)14.26%
ROIC(5y)18.47%
ROICexc(3y)14.62%
ROICexc(5y)18.93%
ROICexgc(3y)14.62%
ROICexgc(5y)18.93%
ROCE(3y)21.37%
ROCE(5y)27.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-28.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y58.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y58.43%
OM growth 3Y-12.53%
OM growth 5Y45.48%
PM growth 3Y-21.45%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.1%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 2.53
Debt/EBITDA 0.85
Cap/Depr 120.05%
Cap/Sales 31.01%
Interest Coverage 9.79
Cash Conversion 89.89%
Profit Quality 124.06%
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 1.71
F-Score7
WACC7.47%
ROIC/WACC1.62
Cap/Depr(3y)133.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)135.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)29.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.99%
Profit Quality(3y)79.76%
Profit Quality(5y)110.69%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.8%
EPS 3Y-21.32%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%15.19%
EPS Next Y-40.76%
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y-6.92%
EPS Next 5Y9.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y15%
Sales Q2Q%-0.56%
Revenue Next Year-6.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.84%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.99%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.9%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y67.3%
EBIT Next Year59.04%
EBIT Next 3Y22.39%
EBIT Next 5Y16.93%
FCF growth 1Y150.92%
FCF growth 3Y-11.25%
FCF growth 5Y83.29%
OCF growth 1Y25.55%
OCF growth 3Y-2.76%
OCF growth 5Y26.77%

APA CORP / APA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for APA CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to APA.


What is the valuation status for APA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to APA CORP (APA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of APA stock?

APA CORP (APA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for APA CORP (APA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of APA CORP (APA) is expected to decline by -40.76% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for APA stock?

The dividend rating of APA CORP (APA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.1%.