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.
- CTRA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CTRA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.56%, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CTRA (8.64%) is better than 77.03% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CTRA is significantly below the industry average of 23.14%.
- 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 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 has a Profit Margin of 22.45%. This is amongst the best in 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.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTRA has grown nicely.
- CTRA has a Gross Margin of 83.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRA outperforms 92.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTRA has grown nicely.
| 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.
- 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
- The debt/assets ratio for CTRA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CTRA has an Altman-Z score of 2.71. 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.
- CTRA has a better Altman-Z score (2.71) than 76.56% 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.
- 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 69.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.71 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC8.35%
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 52.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of CTRA (1.16) is better than 60.29% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- 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
- CTRA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.44% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CTRA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.68%
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y18.46%
EPS Next 5Y7.44%
Revenue Next Year2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
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.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.62 indicates a correct valuation of CTRA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than 61.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTRA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.87, the valuation of CTRA can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than 66.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.84, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 75.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 66.03% 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 | 6.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- CTRA has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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)3.55
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 2.46%.
- CTRA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.20.
- CTRA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CTRA grows each year by 17.92%, 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)17.92%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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 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)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners96.62%
Inst Owner Change4452730%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change3.51%
Market Cap26.24B
Revenue(TTM)7.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.72B
Analysts81.94
Price Target35.43 (2.52%)
Short Float %2.07%
Short Ratio1.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.92%
DP39.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)8.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.06%
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 | 6.11 |
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 | 2.71 |
F-Score8
WACC8.35%
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 Year2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
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.