COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CTRA • US1270971039

31.07 USD
-0.3 (-0.96%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
31.3 USD
+0.23 (+0.74%)
Pre-Market: 2/18/2026, 9:10:43 AM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, CTRA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CTRA was compared to 206 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CTRA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CTRA is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes CTRA very considerable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CTRA was profitable.
  • CTRA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
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 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • CTRA has a better Return On Assets (6.86%) than 76.70% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.18%, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.86%, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.79% 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 21.98%.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • CTRA has a better Profit Margin (23.25%) than 82.04% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTRA has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of CTRA (31.31%) is better than 76.70% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTRA has declined.
  • CTRA's Gross Margin of 82.81% is amongst the best of the industry. CTRA outperforms 91.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTRA has grown nicely.
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 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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CTRA has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for CTRA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • CTRA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CTRA Yearly Shares OutstandingCTRA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.52 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 2.52, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.79% 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 77.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CTRA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • CTRA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 67.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.71
Altman-Z 2.52
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC8.04%
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 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that CTRA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of CTRA (1.02) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that CTRA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.98, CTRA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CTRA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.74%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, CTRA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.12% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 25.13% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • Measured over the past years, CTRA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.44% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CTRA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.54% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CTRA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y31.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.82%
EPS Next 3Y18.81%
EPS Next 5Y11.54%
Revenue Next Year37.46%
Revenue Next 2Y18.81%
Revenue Next 3Y14.98%
Revenue Next 5Y11.37%

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.
  • Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
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 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.25, the valuation of CTRA can be described as correct.
  • 66.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.95, CTRA is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than 63.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.10. CTRA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.25
Fwd PE 13.95
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 71.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • CTRA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 64.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.28
EV/EBITDA 6.24
CTRA Per share dataCTRA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of CTRA may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • CTRA's earnings are expected to grow with 18.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)120
EPS Next 2Y14.82%
EPS Next 3Y18.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CTRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.86%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.57, CTRA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CTRA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.86%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CTRA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.85%!
  • CTRA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 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 2Y14.82%
EPS Next 3Y18.81%
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 0 1B 2B 3B 4B
CTRA Dividend Payout.CTRA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CTRA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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COTERRA ENERGY INC

NYSE:CTRA (2/17/2026, 8:07:51 PM)

Premarket: 31.3 +0.23 (+0.74%)

31.07

-0.3 (-0.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners95.23%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change-2.03%
Market Cap23.57B
Revenue(TTM)7.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts82.5
Price Target33.12 (6.6%)
Short Float %3.7%
Short Ratio2.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.86%
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.85%
DP40.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.95%
PT rev (3m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.25
Fwd PE 13.95
P/S 3.33
P/FCF 16.28
P/OCF 6.41
P/B 1.6
P/tB 1.6
EV/EBITDA 6.24
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY7.02%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY7.17%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY6.14%
OCF(TTM)4.85
OCFY15.6%
SpS9.33
BVpS19.41
TBVpS19.41
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)120
Graham Number30.86
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 2.52
F-Score7
WACC8.04%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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 Y31.29%
EPS Next 2Y14.82%
EPS Next 3Y18.81%
EPS Next 5Y11.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.53%
Revenue growth 5Y21.44%
Sales Q2Q%33.7%
Revenue Next Year37.46%
Revenue Next 2Y18.81%
Revenue Next 3Y14.98%
Revenue Next 5Y11.37%
EBIT growth 1Y35.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.06%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year218.31%
EBIT Next 3Y54.08%
EBIT Next 5Y33.46%
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 6 / 10 to CTRA.


Can you provide the valuation status for COTERRA ENERGY INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is COTERRA ENERGY INC?

The financial health rating of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is 5 / 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 31.29% in the next year.