COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CTRA • US1270971039
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This CTRA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CTRA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CTRA was profitable.
- In the past year CTRA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years CTRA has been profitable.
- CTRA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.08%, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTRA has a Return On Equity of 11.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTRA outperforms 65.55% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CTRA (8.64%) is better than 76.56% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CTRA is significantly below the industry average of 22.60%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.64%) for CTRA is above the 3 year average (7.72%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.08% | ||
| ROE | 11.56% | ||
| ROIC | 8.64% |
ROA(3y)6.73%
ROA(5y)9.23%
ROE(3y)10.84%
ROE(5y)14.87%
ROIC(3y)7.72%
ROIC(5y)10.49%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 22.45%, CTRA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTRA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CTRA's Operating Margin of 32.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 77.51% of its industry peers.
- CTRA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 83.19%, CTRA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTRA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.45% | ||
| GM | 83.19% |
OM growth 3Y-17.96%
OM growth 5Y9.79%
PM growth 3Y-20.59%
PM growth 5Y10.42%
GM growth 3Y-2.02%
GM growth 5Y8.22%
2. CTRA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CTRA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- CTRA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CTRA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CTRA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.66 indicates that CTRA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.66, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CTRA is 2.34, which is a good value as it means it would take CTRA, 2.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CTRA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.34 is amongst the best of the industry. CTRA outperforms 83.25% of its industry peers.
- CTRA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CTRA (0.24) is better than 69.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.31%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that CTRA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CTRA's Current ratio of 1.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 51.20% of its industry peers.
- CTRA has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that CTRA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.16, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. CTRA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.08% over the past year.
- CTRA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 30.96% yearly.
- CTRA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 40.07%.
- CTRA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 39.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.08%
EPS 3Y-25.05%
EPS 5Y30.96%
EPS Q2Q%-20.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.47%
Revenue growth 5Y39.13%
Sales Q2Q%35.48%
3.2 Future
- CTRA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.44% yearly.
- CTRA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.79%
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
EPS Next 5Y7.44%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CTRA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.23, CTRA is valued correctly.
- CTRA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.18. CTRA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.50, CTRA is valued correctly.
- CTRA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 67.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.96. CTRA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CTRA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTRA is cheaper than 75.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CTRA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTRA is cheaper than 67.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CTRA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of CTRA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CTRA's earnings are expected to grow with 18.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
5. CTRA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CTRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.63%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.23, CTRA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- CTRA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.63% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CTRA grows each year by 17.92%, which is quite nice.
- CTRA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of CTRA decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.92%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- CTRA pays out 39.74% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of CTRA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.74%
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
CTRA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.67
-1.34 (-4.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30/amc
Inst Owners96.54%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change3.51%
Market Cap24.05B
Revenue(TTM)7.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.72B
Analysts79.35
Price Target37.31 (17.81%)
Short Float %2.63%
Short Ratio1.76
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.63% |
Yearly Dividend0.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.92%
DP39.74%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-11 2026-03-11 (0.22)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.8%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.57%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.02%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.72%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.57%
Max EPS beat(4)4.09%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.31%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.27%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.68%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.46%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.06%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.93%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.58%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.75%
PT rev (1m)11.32%
PT rev (3m)13.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)16.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.5 | ||
| P/S | 3.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | 1.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.97 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY6.57%
EPS(NY)2.53
Fwd EY8%
FCF(TTM)2.15
FCFY6.79%
OCF(TTM)5.3
OCFY16.72%
SpS10.07
BVpS19.55
TBVpS19.55
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number30.25
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.08% | ||
| ROE | 11.56% | ||
| ROCE | 10.85% | ||
| ROIC | 8.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.68% | ||
| OM | 32.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.45% | ||
| GM | 83.19% | ||
| FCFM | 21.37% |
ROA(3y)6.73%
ROA(5y)9.23%
ROE(3y)10.84%
ROE(5y)14.87%
ROIC(3y)7.72%
ROIC(5y)10.49%
ROICexc(3y)8.1%
ROICexc(5y)10.96%
ROICexgc(3y)8.1%
ROICexgc(5y)10.96%
ROCE(3y)9.7%
ROCE(5y)13.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-27.7%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.03%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.03%
OM growth 3Y-17.96%
OM growth 5Y9.79%
PM growth 3Y-20.59%
PM growth 5Y10.42%
GM growth 3Y-2.02%
GM growth 5Y8.22%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.27% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.22% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.45 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.66 |
F-Score8
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)108.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)33.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)27.83%
Profit Quality(3y)94.29%
Profit Quality(5y)91.26%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.08%
EPS 3Y-25.05%
EPS 5Y30.96%
EPS Q2Q%-20.41%
EPS Next Y21.79%
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
EPS Next 5Y7.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.47%
Revenue growth 5Y39.13%
Sales Q2Q%35.48%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
EBIT growth 1Y77.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.45%
EBIT growth 5Y52.75%
EBIT Next Year117.36%
EBIT Next 3Y33.43%
EBIT Next 5Y21.94%
FCF growth 1Y59.57%
FCF growth 3Y-24.16%
FCF growth 5Y51.85%
OCF growth 1Y43.86%
OCF growth 3Y-9.67%
OCF growth 5Y38.88%
COTERRA ENERGY INC / CTRA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is 15.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.62.
What is the expected EPS growth for COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is expected to grow by 21.79% in the next year.