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.

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CTRA. CTRA was compared to 207 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CTRA has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CTRA had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of CTRA (11.56%) is better than 65.70% of its industry peers.
  • CTRA has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.64%) than 77.29% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTRA is significantly below the industry average of 22.51%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.64%) for CTRA is above the 3 year average (7.72%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
CTRA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCTRA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CTRA (22.45%) is better than 80.68% 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 77.29% of its industry peers.
  • CTRA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 83.19%, CTRA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.79% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTRA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
CTRA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCTRA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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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.
  • CTRA has more 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 an improved debt to assets ratio.
CTRA Yearly Shares OutstandingCTRA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
CTRA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCTRA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.61 indicates that CTRA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CTRA has a better Altman-Z score (2.61) than 75.85% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • CTRA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.34. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRA outperforms 82.13% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that CTRA is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CTRA (0.24) is better than 69.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 2.34
Altman-Z 2.61
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC8.21%
CTRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that CTRA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.19, CTRA is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 better than 61.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.16
CTRA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCTRA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 30.96% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • CTRA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 40.07%.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.44% on average over the next years.
  • CTRA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y18.46%
EPS Next 5Y7.44%
Revenue Next Year0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3Y6.53%
Revenue Next 5Y4.9%

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 decreasing.
  • 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.
CTRA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCTRA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B
CTRA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTRA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 2 3 4

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4. CTRA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.46 indicates a correct valuation of CTRA.
  • 62.32% 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 25.71.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.77, the valuation of CTRA can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • CTRA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.46
Fwd PE 14.77
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

  • CTRA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 77.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CTRA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 68.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.94
EV/EBITDA 5.81
CTRA Per share dataCTRA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CTRA's earnings are expected to grow with 18.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.3
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y18.46%

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5. CTRA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.83%, CTRA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • CTRA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.41.
  • CTRA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.83%

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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CTRA Yearly Dividends per shareCTRA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • CTRA pays out 39.74% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of CTRA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.74%
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y18.46%
CTRA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCTRA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B
CTRA Dividend Payout.CTRA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CTRA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CTRA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

COTERRA ENERGY INC

NYSE:CTRA (3/13/2026, 5:23:45 PM)

After market: 32.15 0 (0%)

32.15

+0.17 (+0.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners96.62%
Inst Owner Change4452730%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change3.51%
Market Cap24.41B
Revenue(TTM)7.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.72B
Analysts81.94
Price Target33.52 (4.26%)
Short Float %2.89%
Short Ratio2.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.83%
Yearly Dividend0.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.92%
DP39.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-11
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)1.21%
PT rev (3m)2.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.46
Fwd PE 14.77
P/S 3.19
P/FCF 14.94
P/OCF 6.07
P/B 1.64
P/tB 1.64
EV/EBITDA 5.81
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY6.47%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY6.77%
FCF(TTM)2.15
FCFY6.69%
OCF(TTM)5.3
OCFY16.47%
SpS10.07
BVpS19.55
TBVpS19.55
PEG (NY)3.3
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number30.25
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.61
F-Score8
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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 Year0.74%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3Y6.53%
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 FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CTRA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CTRA.


Can you provide the valuation status for COTERRA ENERGY INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) stock?

COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is COTERRA ENERGY INC?

The financial health rating of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CTRA stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is expected to grow by 4.68% in the next year.