APA CORP (APA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:APA • US03743Q1085

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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, APA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. APA was compared to 206 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While APA has a great profitability rating, 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. Finally APA also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes APA very considerable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • APA had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year APA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years APA 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years APA had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 2B -2B 4B -4B

1.2 Ratios

  • APA has a Return On Assets of 8.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. APA outperforms 85.44% of its industry peers.
  • APA has a better Return On Equity (25.30%) than 90.78% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.25%, APA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.72% of the companies in the same industry.
  • APA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 23.28%. This is in line with the industry average of 21.98%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (23.28%) for APA is well above the current ROIC(14.25%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector 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%
APA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAPA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 400 600 800

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.65%, APA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • APA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APA has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.21%, APA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.67% 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 30.75%
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%
APA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAPA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), APA is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for APA has been increased compared to 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.
APA Yearly Shares OutstandingAPA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.47, we must say that APA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • APA has a Altman-Z score (1.47) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of APA is 0.94, which is an excellent value as it means it would take APA, only 0.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.94, APA belongs to the best 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 62.62% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 0.94
Altman-Z 1.47
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC7.28%
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 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that APA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • APA has a worse Current ratio (0.78) than 68.93% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that APA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.63, APA is not doing good in the industry: 68.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.63
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 1B 2B 3B

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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
  • APA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.88%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, APA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.84% on average per year.
  • 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

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.65, the valuation of APA can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of APA indicates a rather cheap valuation: APA is cheaper than 88.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.97. APA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.01, APA is valued correctly.
  • 75.24% 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 27.96, APA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.65
Fwd PE 12.01
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

  • APA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. APA is cheaper than 96.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, APA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.08
EV/EBITDA 2.53
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.
  • 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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.71%, APA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.63, APA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.79, APA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.71%

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
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 24.12% of its income as dividend. This is a 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%
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 0 2B -2B -4B
APA Dividend Payout.APA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.APA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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APA CORP

NASDAQ:APA (2/13/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 27.92 0 (0%)

27.92

+1 (+3.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners99.46%
Inst Owner Change-0.92%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change2.21%
Market Cap9.90B
Revenue(TTM)9.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.51B
Analysts64.71
Price Target26.48 (-5.16%)
Short Float %9.58%
Short Ratio5.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.71%
Yearly Dividend1.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.06%
DP24.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date01-22
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 RankSector Rank
PE 7.65
Fwd PE 12.01
P/S 1.03
P/FCF 2.08
P/OCF 2.07
P/B 1.66
P/tB 1.66
EV/EBITDA 2.53
EPS(TTM)3.65
EY13.07%
EPS(NY)2.32
Fwd EY8.33%
FCF(TTM)13.4
FCFY48.01%
OCF(TTM)13.46
OCFY48.2%
SpS27.18
BVpS16.82
TBVpS16.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
Graham Number37.16
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.47
F-Score6
WACC7.28%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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.