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COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CTRA - US1270971039 - Common Stock

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Last: 12/22/2025, 4:34:31 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Overall CTRA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CTRA against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CTRA has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CTRA is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! These ratings would make CTRA suitable for value and growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CTRA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CTRA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CTRA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CTRA had a positive operating cash flow.
CTRA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCTRA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

CTRA has a better Return On Assets (6.86%) than 78.10% of its industry peers.
CTRA has a Return On Equity of 11.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTRA outperforms 68.10% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.86%, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CTRA is significantly below the industry average of 21.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.86%) for CTRA is well below the 3 year average (12.27%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CTRA had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.86%
ROE 11.18%
ROIC 7.86%
ROA(3y)11.08%
ROA(5y)8.7%
ROE(3y)17.66%
ROE(5y)14.37%
ROIC(3y)12.27%
ROIC(5y)9.93%
CTRA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCTRA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CTRA (23.25%) is better than 80.95% of its industry peers.
CTRA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CTRA has a better Operating Margin (31.31%) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
CTRA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CTRA has a Gross Margin of 82.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRA outperforms 91.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTRA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.31%
PM (TTM) 23.25%
GM 82.81%
OM growth 3Y-19.39%
OM growth 5Y-9.76%
PM growth 3Y-15.14%
PM growth 5Y-9.04%
GM growth 3Y1.7%
GM growth 5Y3.22%
CTRA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCTRA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CTRA is still creating some value.
CTRA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CTRA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CTRA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CTRA Yearly Shares OutstandingCTRA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
CTRA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCTRA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

CTRA has an Altman-Z score of 2.24. This is not the best score and indicates that CTRA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.24, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CTRA is 2.71, which is a good value as it means it would take CTRA, 2.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.71, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.10% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.25, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.71
Altman-Z 2.24
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.12%
CTRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that CTRA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CTRA (1.02) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CTRA has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a bad value and indicates that CTRA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CTRA (0.98) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 0.98
CTRA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCTRA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CTRA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.74%, which is quite impressive.
CTRA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.12% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CTRA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 25.13%.
The Revenue has been growing by 21.44% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.74%
EPS 3Y-5.3%
EPS 5Y0.12%
EPS Q2Q%28.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.53%
Revenue growth 5Y21.44%
Sales Q2Q%33.7%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CTRA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.79% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CTRA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y34.36%
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%
EPS Next 5Y16.79%
Revenue Next Year38.68%
Revenue Next 2Y20.83%
Revenue Next 3Y15.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
CTRA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCTRA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B
CTRA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTRA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CTRA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.71.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CTRA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.74, which indicates a very decent valuation of CTRA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTRA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say CTRA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.71
Fwd PE 8.74
CTRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CTRA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than 65.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.42
EV/EBITDA 5.27
CTRA Per share dataCTRA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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.
CTRA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CTRA's earnings are expected to grow with 25.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)98.57
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CTRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.46%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.95, CTRA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
CTRA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.46%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CTRA grows each year by 18.85%, which is quite nice.
CTRA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CTRA Yearly Dividends per shareCTRA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

40.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTRA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
CTRA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.64%
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%
CTRA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCTRA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B
CTRA Dividend Payout.CTRA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CTRA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

COTERRA ENERGY INC

NYSE:CTRA (12/22/2025, 4:34:31 PM)

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25.52

+0.14 (+0.55%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners94.48%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap19.43B
Revenue(TTM)7.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts82.5
Price Target32.81 (28.57%)
Short Float %4.55%
Short Ratio3.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.46%
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.85%
DP40.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-13 2025-11-13 (0.22)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.02%
Max EPS beat(2)4.09%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.02%
Max EPS beat(4)10.97%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.34%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.24%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.69%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.06%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.06%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.94%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.87%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.64%
PT rev (1m)-0.86%
PT rev (3m)-2.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.71
Fwd PE 8.74
P/S 2.74
P/FCF 13.42
P/OCF 5.28
P/B 1.32
P/tB 1.32
EV/EBITDA 5.27
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY8.54%
EPS(NY)2.92
Fwd EY11.44%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY7.45%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY18.92%
SpS9.3
BVpS19.34
TBVpS19.34
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)98.57
Graham Number30.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.86%
ROE 11.18%
ROCE 9.85%
ROIC 7.86%
ROICexc 7.9%
ROICexgc 7.9%
OM 31.31%
PM (TTM) 23.25%
GM 82.81%
FCFM 20.45%
ROA(3y)11.08%
ROA(5y)8.7%
ROE(3y)17.66%
ROE(5y)14.37%
ROIC(3y)12.27%
ROIC(5y)9.93%
ROICexc(3y)12.9%
ROICexc(5y)10.44%
ROICexgc(3y)12.9%
ROICexgc(5y)10.44%
ROCE(3y)15.36%
ROCE(5y)12.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-19.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-19.44%
OM growth 3Y-19.39%
OM growth 5Y-9.76%
PM growth 3Y-15.14%
PM growth 5Y-9.04%
GM growth 3Y1.7%
GM growth 5Y3.22%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.71
Debt/EBITDA 0.84
Cap/Depr 102.44%
Cap/Sales 31.48%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 83.7%
Profit Quality 87.97%
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 0.98
Altman-Z 2.24
F-Score7
WACC8.12%
ROIC/WACC0.97
Cap/Depr(3y)110.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)28.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.44%
Profit Quality(3y)93.33%
Profit Quality(5y)92.4%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.74%
EPS 3Y-5.3%
EPS 5Y0.12%
EPS Q2Q%28.12%
EPS Next Y34.36%
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%
EPS Next 5Y16.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.53%
Revenue growth 5Y21.44%
Sales Q2Q%33.7%
Revenue Next Year38.68%
Revenue Next 2Y20.83%
Revenue Next 3Y15.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.06%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year222.08%
EBIT Next 3Y57.31%
EBIT Next 5Y31.87%
FCF growth 1Y-35.59%
FCF growth 3Y2.93%
FCF growth 5Y9.27%
OCF growth 1Y-16.09%
OCF growth 3Y18.8%
OCF growth 5Y14.09%

COTERRA ENERGY INC / CTRA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CTRA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CTRA.


What is the valuation status of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) stock?

COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for COTERRA ENERGY INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is expected to grow by 34.36% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CTRA stock?

The dividend rating of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.64%.