COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CTRA - US1270971039 - Common Stock
25.765 USD
-0.14 (-0.56%)
Taking everything into account, CTRA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CTRA was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CTRA has a great profitability rating, 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 would make CTRA suitable for value and growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CTRA was profitable.
In the past year CTRA had a positive cash flow from operations.
CTRA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CTRA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.86%, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.24% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA has a better Return On Equity (11.18%) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
CTRA has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTRA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
CTRA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.27%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.85%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
CTRA has a Profit Margin of 23.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTRA outperforms 79.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTRA has declined.
The Operating Margin of CTRA (31.31%) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTRA has declined.
CTRA's Gross Margin of 82.81% is amongst the best of the industry. CTRA outperforms 91.90% of its industry peers.
CTRA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTRA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CTRA has more shares outstanding
CTRA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CTRA has an Altman-Z score of 2.28. 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.
The Altman-Z score of CTRA (2.28) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
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.
CTRA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.71 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
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 65.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC8.02%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.02, CTRA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.19% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that CTRA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CTRA's Quick ratio of 0.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
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.
The Revenue has grown by 25.13% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, CTRA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.44% on average per year.
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 18.98% 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 16.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y38.53%
EPS Next 2Y36.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.89%
EPS Next 5Y18.98%
Revenue Next Year38.25%
Revenue Next 2Y21.85%
Revenue Next 3Y16.04%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CTRA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.82.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CTRA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.20, the valuation of CTRA can be described as very reasonable.
CTRA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 85.24% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent 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 26.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)99.51
EPS Next 2Y36.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CTRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.28%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CTRA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.89.
CTRA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
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
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 around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP40.64%
EPS Next 2Y36.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.89%
NYSE:CTRA (11/13/2025, 3:47:09 PM)
25.765
-0.14 (-0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.45%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change-1.18%
Market Cap19.66B
Revenue(TTM)7.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts81.94
Price Target33.09 (28.43%)
Short Float %4.18%
Short Ratio3.87
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.85%
DP40.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)-1.57%
PT rev (3m)-2.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.53%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.2 | ||
| P/S | 2.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.35 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | 1.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.41 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY8.46%
EPS(NY)3.14
Fwd EY12.2%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY7.36%
OCF(TTM)4.82
OCFY18.7%
SpS9.28
BVpS19.3
TBVpS19.3
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)99.51
Graham Number30.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.28 |
F-Score7
WACC8.02%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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 Y38.53%
EPS Next 2Y36.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.89%
EPS Next 5Y18.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.53%
Revenue growth 5Y21.44%
Sales Q2Q%33.7%
Revenue Next Year38.25%
Revenue Next 2Y21.85%
Revenue Next 3Y16.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.06%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year238.86%
EBIT Next 3Y58.26%
EBIT Next 5Y32.87%
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 38.53% 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%.