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COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

25.79 USD
+0.1 (+0.39%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
25.6 USD
-0.19 (-0.74%)
After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, CTRA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CTRA was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CTRA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CTRA has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination! These ratings could make CTRA a good candidate 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.
CTRA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
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's Return On Assets of 6.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.18%, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.10% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA's Return On Invested Capital of 7.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTRA is significantly below the industry average of 21.18%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.27%) for CTRA is well above the current ROIC(7.86%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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

CTRA has a Profit Margin of 23.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRA outperforms 81.43% of its industry peers.
CTRA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 31.31%, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 82.81%, CTRA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.90% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

CTRA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CTRA has been reduced compared to 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

An Altman-Z score of 2.26 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 2.26, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.86% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.71, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.10% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that CTRA is not too dependend on debt financing.
CTRA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.25) than 67.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.71
Altman-Z 2.26
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.1%
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

CTRA has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that CTRA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CTRA has a Current ratio (1.02) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
CTRA's Quick ratio of 0.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
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.
Measured over the past 5 years, CTRA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.12% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CTRA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 25.13%.
CTRA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.44% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 11.83.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTRA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say CTRA is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.83, which indicates a very decent valuation of CTRA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46, CTRA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.83
Fwd PE 8.83
CTRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CTRA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.56
EV/EBITDA 5.34
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)99.61
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CTRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.43%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, CTRA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, CTRA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.43%

5.2 History

The dividend of CTRA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.85%!
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

CTRA pays out 40.64% of its income as dividend. 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 (12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 25.6 -0.19 (-0.74%)

25.79

+0.1 (+0.39%)

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 Cap19.64B
Revenue(TTM)7.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts82.5
Price Target32.81 (27.22%)
Short Float %4.55%
Short Ratio3.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.43%
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)0.63%
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)-11.55%
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 11.83
Fwd PE 8.83
P/S 2.77
P/FCF 13.56
P/OCF 5.34
P/B 1.33
P/tB 1.33
EV/EBITDA 5.34
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY8.45%
EPS(NY)2.92
Fwd EY11.32%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY7.37%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY18.73%
SpS9.3
BVpS19.34
TBVpS19.34
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)99.61
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 2.26
F-Score7
WACC8.1%
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 Year222.27%
EBIT Next 3Y57.19%
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%.