COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CTRA • US1270971039
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34.63 USD
+0.96 (+2.85%)
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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.
- CTRA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CTRA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.08%, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.56%, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.64%, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.08% 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 22.52%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.72%) for CTRA is below the current ROIC(8.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 22.45%, CTRA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTRA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CTRA has a better Operating Margin (32.20%) than 76.56% of its industry peers.
- CTRA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CTRA's Gross Margin of 83.19% is amongst the best of the industry. CTRA outperforms 92.34% of its industry peers.
- CTRA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CTRA is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CTRA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CTRA has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CTRA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.70 indicates that CTRA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.70, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.64% 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.34, CTRA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 68.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.7 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC8.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that CTRA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CTRA has a Current ratio of 1.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTRA outperforms 51.20% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that CTRA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CTRA (1.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for CTRA is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. CTRA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CTRA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.08%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, CTRA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.96% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 40.07% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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 quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.15% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y21.79%
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
EPS Next 5Y11.15%
Revenue Next Year5.73%
Revenue Next 2Y5.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5Y3.22%
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.
- 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
- CTRA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.65.
- 62.20% 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 valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.67 indicates a correct valuation of CTRA.
- 67.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.99, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.67 |
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 74.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.07 |
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)0.76
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y19.39%
EPS Next 3Y18.48%
5. CTRA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CTRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.62%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.22, CTRA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CTRA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.62% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CTRA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.92%!
- CTRA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CTRA has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.92%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 39.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTRA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- CTRA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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
34.63
+0.96 (+2.85%)
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-0.05%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change3.51%
Market Cap26.30B
Revenue(TTM)7.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.72B
Analysts79.35
Price Target37.31 (7.74%)
Short Float %2.13%
Short Ratio1.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.62% |
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)13.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)23.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)16.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.67 | ||
| P/S | 3.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.77 | ||
| P/tB | 1.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.07 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY6.01%
EPS(NY)2.53
Fwd EY7.32%
FCF(TTM)2.15
FCFY6.21%
OCF(TTM)5.3
OCFY15.29%
SpS10.07
BVpS19.55
TBVpS19.55
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)0.54
Graham Number30.2487 (-12.65%)
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 | 2.7 |
F-Score8
WACC8.37%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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 5Y11.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.47%
Revenue growth 5Y39.13%
Sales Q2Q%35.48%
Revenue Next Year5.73%
Revenue Next 2Y5.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5Y3.22%
EBIT growth 1Y77.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.45%
EBIT growth 5Y52.75%
EBIT Next Year117.36%
EBIT Next 3Y33.43%
EBIT Next 5Y20.74%
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 16.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.
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.