COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CTRA • US1270971039
Current stock price
33.8 USD
-0.17 (-0.5%)
At close:
33.4432 USD
-0.36 (-1.06%)
After Hours:
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
- In the past year CTRA was profitable.
- In the past year CTRA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CTRA has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CTRA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CTRA's Return On Assets of 7.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 77.03% of its industry peers.
- CTRA has a better Return On Equity (11.56%) than 66.03% of its industry peers.
- CTRA's Return On Invested Capital of 8.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 77.03% of its industry peers.
- CTRA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.72%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.05%.
- 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 22.45%, CTRA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTRA has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of CTRA (32.20%) is better than 77.51% of its industry peers.
- 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 92.34% 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
- CTRA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.71, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 82.78% 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 69.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.71 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC8.39%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that CTRA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CTRA has a Current ratio of 1.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTRA outperforms 52.15% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that CTRA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CTRA's Quick ratio of 1.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 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
- 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
- Looking at the last year, CTRA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 40.07%.
- Measured over the past years, CTRA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 39.13% on average per year.
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.
- 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
- 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.
4. CTRA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.25 indicates a correct valuation of CTRA.
- 62.68% 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 25.54.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.52, the valuation of CTRA can be described as correct.
- CTRA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 65.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- CTRA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CTRA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTRA is cheaper than 76.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 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 | 15.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.12 |
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)3.47
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y16.74%
EPS Next 3Y18.46%
5. CTRA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CTRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.60%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CTRA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.30.
- CTRA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.6% |
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
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
33.8
-0.17 (-0.5%)
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 Cap25.66B
Revenue(TTM)7.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.72B
Analysts81.94
Price Target33.52 (-0.83%)
Short Float %2.6%
Short Ratio1.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.6% |
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)1.21%
PT rev (3m)2.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.52 | ||
| P/S | 3.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.38 | ||
| P/B | 1.73 | ||
| P/tB | 1.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.12 |
EPS(TTM)2.08
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY6.44%
FCF(TTM)2.15
FCFY6.37%
OCF(TTM)5.3
OCFY15.67%
SpS10.07
BVpS19.55
TBVpS19.55
PEG (NY)3.47
PEG (5Y)0.52
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
WACC8.39%
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
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.