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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: 12/5/2025, 8:12:16 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

CTRA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 209 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 has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination! With these ratings, CTRA could be worth investigating further for value and growth investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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

The Return On Assets of CTRA (6.86%) is better than 77.51% of its industry peers.
CTRA has a better Return On Equity (11.18%) than 67.46% of its industry peers.
CTRA has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.86%) than 72.73% 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 20.88%.
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's Profit Margin of 23.25% is amongst the best of the industry. CTRA outperforms 80.86% 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 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CTRA has a better Gross Margin (82.81%) than 91.87% of its industry peers.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CTRA is creating some value.
CTRA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CTRA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTRA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 2.34. 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 2.34, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.77% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.71. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CTRA would need 2.71 years to pay back of 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 77.99% 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25. This is in the better half of the industry: CTRA outperforms 66.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.71
Altman-Z 2.34
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.22%
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 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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.74% over the past year.
CTRA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.12% yearly.
CTRA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.05% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y33.85%
EPS Next 2Y32.34%
EPS Next 3Y25.43%
EPS Next 5Y16.79%
Revenue Next Year38.66%
Revenue Next 2Y21.04%
Revenue Next 3Y16.05%
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 correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.56.
CTRA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 67.46% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.49.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.25, which indicates a very decent valuation of CTRA.
80.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTRA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say CTRA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.56
Fwd PE 9.25
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
64.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.4
EV/EBITDA 5.62
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.
CTRA's earnings are expected to grow with 25.43% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)105.79
EPS Next 2Y32.34%
EPS Next 3Y25.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CTRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.22%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.71, 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 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.22%

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.
The dividend of CTRA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.64%
EPS Next 2Y32.34%
EPS Next 3Y25.43%
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 (12/5/2025, 8:12:16 PM)

After market: 27.39 0 (0%)

27.39

+0.05 (+0.18%)

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 Cap20.85B
Revenue(TTM)7.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts82.5
Price Target32.81 (19.79%)
Short Float %4.64%
Short Ratio3.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.22%
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)-3.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.56
Fwd PE 9.25
P/S 2.95
P/FCF 14.4
P/OCF 5.67
P/B 1.42
P/tB 1.42
EV/EBITDA 5.62
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY7.96%
EPS(NY)2.96
Fwd EY10.81%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY6.94%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY17.63%
SpS9.3
BVpS19.34
TBVpS19.34
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)105.79
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 2.34
F-Score7
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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 Y33.85%
EPS Next 2Y32.34%
EPS Next 3Y25.43%
EPS Next 5Y16.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.53%
Revenue growth 5Y21.44%
Sales Q2Q%33.7%
Revenue Next Year38.66%
Revenue Next 2Y21.04%
Revenue Next 3Y16.05%
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 33.85% 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%.