26.09 USD
+0.14 (+0.54%)
APA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. APA has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. APA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. APA also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
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 86.12% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of APA (25.30%) is better than 91.39% of its industry peers.
APA's Return On Invested Capital of 14.25% is amongst the best of the industry. APA outperforms 92.34% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for APA is above the industry average of 20.87%.
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 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.65%, APA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.99% of the companies in the same industry.
APA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 30.75%, APA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.60% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APA has grown nicely.
APA has a Gross Margin of 69.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: APA outperforms 77.99% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of APA has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
APA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
APA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for APA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for APA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.45, we must say that APA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.45, APA is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.07% of the companies in the same 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.
APA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.94) than 88.52% of its industry peers.
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 64.11% 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 | 1.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC8.19%
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.
APA has a worse Current ratio (0.78) than 69.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that APA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of APA (0.63) is worse than 69.86% of its industry peers.
| 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
APA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.88%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, APA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.32% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, APA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.51%
EPS Next 2Y-11.99%
EPS Next 3Y-4.4%
EPS Next 5Y10.32%
Revenue Next Year2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.96%
Revenue Next 5Y0.39%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.15, the valuation of APA can be described as very cheap.
89.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
APA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.01, which indicates a very decent valuation of APA.
80.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of APA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.96), we can say APA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.01 |
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 94.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
98.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of APA may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as APA's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
EPS Next 2Y-11.99%
EPS Next 3Y-4.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
APA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.74%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
APA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.71.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, APA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
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.
APA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP24.12%
EPS Next 2Y-11.99%
EPS Next 3Y-4.4%
NASDAQ:APA (12/12/2025, 9:53:05 AM)
26.09
+0.14 (+0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.18%
Inst Owner Change0.96%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap9.25B
Revenue(TTM)9.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.51B
Analysts64
Price Target26 (-0.34%)
Short Float %9.76%
Short Ratio4.67
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
Yearly Dividend1.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.06%
DP24.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)3.11%
PT rev (3m)6.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.55 | ||
| P/tB | 1.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.47 |
EPS(TTM)3.65
EY13.99%
EPS(NY)2.9
Fwd EY11.1%
FCF(TTM)13.4
FCFY51.38%
OCF(TTM)13.46
OCFY51.58%
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 | 1.45 |
F-Score6
WACC8.19%
ROIC/WACC1.74
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-3.51%
EPS Next 2Y-11.99%
EPS Next 3Y-4.4%
EPS Next 5Y10.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.88%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%2.77%
Revenue Next Year2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.96%
Revenue Next 5Y0.39%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.93%
EBIT growth 3Y5.9%
EBIT growth 5Y26.21%
EBIT Next Year51.59%
EBIT Next 3Y12.77%
EBIT Next 5Y9.62%
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 of APA CORP (APA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for APA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of APA CORP (APA) is expected to decline by -3.51% in the next year.
Is the dividend of APA CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of APA CORP (APA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.12%.