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.
- In the past year CTRA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CTRA has always been profitable.
- CTRA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CTRA (7.08%) is better than 77.03% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CTRA (11.56%) is better than 66.51% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CTRA (8.64%) is better than 77.03% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTRA is significantly below the industry average of 23.03%.
- 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's Profit Margin of 22.45% is amongst the best of the industry. CTRA outperforms 81.34% of its industry peers.
- CTRA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.20%, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CTRA has grown nicely.
- CTRA's Gross Margin of 83.19% is amongst the best of the industry. CTRA outperforms 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
- 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CTRA has more shares outstanding
- CTRA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CTRA has an Altman-Z score of 2.82. 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 (2.82) 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.
- CTRA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.34 is amongst the best of the industry. CTRA outperforms 83.25% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 2.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.02
WACC8.48%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.19, CTRA perfoms like the industry average, 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.
- CTRA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 30.96% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 40.07% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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.
- 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 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.59, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CTRA.
- 60.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- CTRA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.80 indicates a correct valuation of CTRA.
- 64.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- CTRA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 74.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.49 |
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.
- CTRA's earnings are expected to grow with 18.46% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.76
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y18.46%
5. CTRA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%, CTRA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- CTRA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.20.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CTRA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CTRA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.92%!
- 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
5.3 Sustainability
- 39.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTRA. This is a low number and 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
NYSE:CTRA (3/30/2026, 9:32:08 AM)
36.58
+0.27 (+0.74%)
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 Cap27.77B
Revenue(TTM)7.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.72B
Analysts81.94
Price Target35.43 (-3.14%)
Short Float %2.6%
Short Ratio1.69
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 | 17.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.8 | ||
| P/S | 3.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 17 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.87 | ||
| P/tB | 1.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.49 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY5.69%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)2.15
FCFY5.88%
OCF(TTM)5.3
OCFY14.48%
SpS10.07
BVpS19.55
TBVpS19.55
PEG (NY)3.76
PEG (5Y)0.57
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 | 2.82 |
F-Score8
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC1.02
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
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.