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.
  • In the past year APA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • APA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years APA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.07%, APA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • APA has a Return On Equity of 23.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. APA outperforms 88.04% of its industry peers.
  • APA has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. APA outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for APA is significantly below the industry average of 23.05%.
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

  • The Profit Margin of APA (16.08%) is better than 66.51% of its industry peers.
  • APA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of APA (30.85%) is better than 74.16% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APA has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 71.14%, APA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of APA has remained more or less at the same level.
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so APA is creating value.
  • APA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • APA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for APA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

  • APA has an Altman-Z score of 1.70. This is a bad value and indicates that APA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • APA has a Altman-Z score (1.70) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • APA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.53. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as APA would need 2.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.53, APA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • APA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating APA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of APA (0.70) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF 2.53
Altman-Z 1.7
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC7.69%
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.82, APA is doing worse than 67.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that APA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.69, APA is not doing good in the industry: 67.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.80% over the past year.
  • APA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -21.32% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -8.39% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 15.00% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, APA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.64% on average per year.
  • APA is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y-40.76%
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y-6.92%
EPS Next 5Y9.64%
Revenue Next Year-15.9%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.69%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.16%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.77, the valuation of APA can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of APA indicates a rather cheap valuation: APA is cheaper than 83.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • APA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • APA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.88.
  • 60.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, APA is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.77
Fwd PE 19.88
APA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of APA indicates a rather cheap valuation: APA is cheaper than 93.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 89.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.81
EV/EBITDA 3.78
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

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.63%, APA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • APA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.29.
  • APA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.63%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of APA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 25.13%!
  • APA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • APA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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

  • APA pays out 25.10% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of APA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (3/27/2026, 8:00:49 PM)

After market: 44.5315 +0.14 (+0.32%)

44.39

+1.59 (+3.71%)

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-0.5%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change1.83%
Market Cap15.68B
Revenue(TTM)8.92B
Net Income(TTM)1.43B
Analysts64.71
Price Target26.8 (-39.63%)
Short Float %9.84%
Short Ratio4.8
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.63%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.13%
DP25.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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)1.24%
PT rev (3m)3.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.77
Fwd PE 19.88
P/S 1.76
P/FCF 8.81
P/OCF 3.45
P/B 2.57
P/tB 2.57
EV/EBITDA 3.78
EPS(TTM)3.77
EY8.49%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.03%
FCF(TTM)5.04
FCFY11.35%
OCF(TTM)12.87
OCFY28.98%
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 1.7
F-Score7
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC1.57
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-15.9%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.69%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.16%
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

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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.


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 11.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.57.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for APA stock?

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