27.93 USD
+0.48 (+1.75%)
Last: Feb 11, 2026, 02:54 PM
Overall APA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated APA against 206 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While APA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on APA. APA also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make APA a good candidate for value and dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year APA was profitable.
- In the past year APA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- APA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- APA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- APA's Return On Assets of 8.53% is amongst the best of the industry. APA outperforms 85.44% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.30%, APA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.25%, APA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for APA is in line with the industry average of 22.01%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.25%) for APA is well below the 3 year average (23.28%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that APA had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.53% | ||
| ROE | 25.3% | ||
| ROIC | 14.25% |
ROA(3y)16.94%
ROA(5y)4%
ROE(3y)330.44%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)23.28%
ROIC(5y)17.78%
1.3 Margins
- APA has a Profit Margin of 15.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: APA outperforms 67.48% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of APA has declined.
- APA has a Operating Margin of 30.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: APA outperforms 75.73% of its industry peers.
- APA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- APA has a better Gross Margin (69.21%) than 77.67% of its industry peers.
- APA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.65% | ||
| GM | 69.21% |
OM growth 3Y-0.88%
OM growth 5Y16.38%
PM growth 3Y-12.17%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.98%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so APA is creating value.
- APA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, APA has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, APA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- APA has an Altman-Z score of 1.48. This is a bad value and indicates that APA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of APA (1.48) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- APA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.94. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.94, APA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that APA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of APA (0.72) is worse than 63.11% of its industry peers.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for APA, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC7.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- APA has a Current Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that APA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of APA (0.78) is worse than 69.42% of its industry peers.
- APA has a Quick Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that APA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.63, APA is doing worse than 68.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- APA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.98%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 245758.95% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.88% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, APA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.98%
EPS 3Y-1.22%
EPS 5Y245758.95%
EPS Q2Q%-7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.88%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%2.77%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.84% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.96%
EPS Next 2Y-21.16%
EPS Next 3Y-11.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.84%
Revenue Next Year1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.16%
Revenue Next 5Y0.39%
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 decreasing.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.65 indicates a rather cheap valuation of APA.
- 87.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of APA to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.03), we can say APA is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.01, which indicates a correct valuation of APA.
- 74.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- APA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.97.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 96.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- APA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. APA is cheaper than 98.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- APA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- APA's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.42% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
EPS Next 2Y-21.16%
EPS Next 3Y-11.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- APA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.78%.
- APA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.64.
- APA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of APA has a limited annual growth rate of 1.06%.
- 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)1.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 24.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by APA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of APA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.12%
EPS Next 2Y-21.16%
EPS Next 3Y-11.42%
NASDAQ:APA (2/11/2026, 2:54:10 PM)
27.93
+0.48 (+1.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners99.46%
Inst Owner Change-0.92%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change2.21%
Market Cap9.91B
Revenue(TTM)9.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.51B
Analysts64.71
Price Target26.48 (-5.19%)
Short Float %9.58%
Short Ratio5.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
Yearly Dividend1.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.06%
DP24.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date01-22 2026-01-22 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)48.1%
Min EPS beat(2)16.68%
Max EPS beat(2)79.53%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)25.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.51%
Max EPS beat(4)79.53%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)11.4%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)12.67%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)8.65%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)13.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)25.7%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.7%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.93%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.81%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.56%
PT rev (1m)0.55%
PT rev (3m)4.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.01 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.08 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 1.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.57 |
EPS(TTM)3.65
EY13.07%
EPS(NY)2.32
Fwd EY8.32%
FCF(TTM)13.4
FCFY47.99%
OCF(TTM)13.46
OCFY48.18%
SpS27.18
BVpS16.82
TBVpS16.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
Graham Number37.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.53% | ||
| ROE | 25.3% | ||
| ROCE | 19.57% | ||
| ROIC | 14.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.71% | ||
| OM | 30.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.65% | ||
| GM | 69.21% | ||
| FCFM | 49.31% |
ROA(3y)16.94%
ROA(5y)4%
ROE(3y)330.44%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)23.28%
ROIC(5y)17.78%
ROICexc(3y)23.81%
ROICexc(5y)18.21%
ROICexgc(3y)23.81%
ROICexgc(5y)18.21%
ROCE(3y)31.97%
ROCE(5y)24.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y26.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.52%
OM growth 3Y-0.88%
OM growth 5Y16.38%
PM growth 3Y-12.17%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.98%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 315.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
F-Score6
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACC1.93
Cap/Depr(3y)158.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.66%
Profit Quality(3y)61.5%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.98%
EPS 3Y-1.22%
EPS 5Y245758.95%
EPS Q2Q%-7%
EPS Next Y-4.96%
EPS Next 2Y-21.16%
EPS Next 3Y-11.42%
EPS Next 5Y7.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.88%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%2.77%
Revenue Next Year1.89%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.16%
Revenue Next 5Y0.39%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.93%
EBIT growth 3Y5.9%
EBIT growth 5Y26.21%
EBIT Next Year51.3%
EBIT Next 3Y10.02%
EBIT Next 5Y12.12%
FCF growth 1Y334.95%
FCF growth 3Y-33.24%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y35.91%
OCF growth 3Y1.17%
OCF growth 5Y4.77%
APA CORP / APA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for APA CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to APA.
What is the valuation status for APA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to APA CORP (APA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for APA CORP?
APA CORP (APA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of APA CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for APA CORP (APA) is 7.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for APA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of APA CORP (APA) is expected to decline by -4.96% in the next year.