COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CTRA • US1270971039
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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
- CTRA had positive earnings in the past year.
- CTRA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CTRA has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CTRA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CTRA has a better Return On Assets (7.08%) than 77.03% of its industry peers.
- CTRA's Return On Equity of 11.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 66.51% of its industry peers.
- CTRA has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.64%) than 77.51% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTRA is significantly below the industry average of 23.14%.
- 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
- CTRA's Profit Margin of 22.45% is amongst the best of the industry. CTRA outperforms 81.34% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTRA has grown nicely.
- CTRA has a better Operating Margin (32.20%) than 77.51% of its industry peers.
- CTRA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CTRA has a better Gross Margin (83.19%) than 92.82% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CTRA is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CTRA has more shares outstanding
- CTRA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CTRA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.74 indicates that CTRA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of CTRA (2.74) is better than 76.56% of its industry peers.
- CTRA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.34. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CTRA would need 2.34 years to pay back of 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.24, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC8.37%
2.3 Liquidity
- CTRA has a Current Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that CTRA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CTRA's Current ratio of 1.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 52.15% of its industry peers.
- CTRA has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. 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 decent Quick ratio value of 1.16, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. CTRA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.08% over the past year.
- CTRA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 30.96% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CTRA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 40.07%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 39.13% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CTRA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.44% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y18.46%
EPS Next 5Y7.44%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. CTRA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.62 indicates a correct valuation of CTRA.
- CTRA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTRA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say CTRA is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.87, the valuation of CTRA can be described as correct.
- 65.55% 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 (22.84), we can say CTRA is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 66.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CTRA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of CTRA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CTRA's earnings are expected to grow with 18.46% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.55
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y18.46%
5. CTRA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CTRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.42%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.17, 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 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.42% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CTRA grows each year by 17.92%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- CTRA pays out 39.74% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- CTRA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.74%
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y18.46%
CTRA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
34.56
+0.64 (+1.89%)
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 Owners96.62%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change3.51%
Market Cap26.24B
Revenue(TTM)7.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.72B
Analysts79.35
Price Target35.43 (2.52%)
Short Float %2.07%
Short Ratio1.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.42% |
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)5.69%
PT rev (3m)7.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.87 | ||
| P/S | 3.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.77 | ||
| P/tB | 1.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY6.02%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY6.3%
FCF(TTM)2.15
FCFY6.23%
OCF(TTM)5.3
OCFY15.32%
SpS10.07
BVpS19.55
TBVpS19.55
PEG (NY)3.55
PEG (5Y)0.54
Graham Number30.25
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 | 2.74 |
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 Y4.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y18.46%
EPS Next 5Y7.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)40.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.47%
Revenue growth 5Y39.13%
Sales Q2Q%35.48%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y5.99%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%
EBIT growth 1Y77.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.45%
EBIT growth 5Y52.75%
EBIT Next Year101.77%
EBIT Next 3Y32%
EBIT Next 5Y21.94%
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 16.62 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 4.68% in the next year.