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COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CTRA - US1270971039 - Common Stock

25.97 USD
-0.37 (-1.4%)
Last: 11/17/2025, 7:14:46 PM
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After Hours: 11/17/2025, 7:14:46 PM
Fundamental Rating

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CTRA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 210 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 evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! These ratings could make CTRA a good candidate for value and 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.
In the past 5 years CTRA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CTRA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 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 75.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CTRA (11.18%) is better than 65.24% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CTRA (7.86%) is better than 71.90% 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 21.71%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.86%) for CTRA is well below the 3 year average (12.27%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CTRA had better years and this may not be a problem.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

CTRA's Profit Margin of 23.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 79.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTRA has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 31.31%, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.81%, CTRA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.90% 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 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 2015 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
CTRA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CTRA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CTRA Yearly Shares OutstandingCTRA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

CTRA has an Altman-Z score of 2.29. 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 Altman-Z score of 2.29. This is in the better half of the industry: CTRA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
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 78.10% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that CTRA is not too dependend on debt financing.
CTRA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25. This is in the better half of the industry: CTRA outperforms 65.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.71
Altman-Z 2.29
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.22%
CTRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

CTRA has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that CTRA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CTRA has a Current ratio of 1.02. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTRA outperforms 45.71% of its industry peers.
CTRA has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a bad value and indicates that CTRA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CTRA (0.98) is comparable to the rest of the 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 2015 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!
CTRA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.44% yearly.
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 18.98% on average per year.
CTRA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y38.53%
EPS Next 2Y36.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.89%
EPS Next 5Y18.98%
Revenue Next Year38.25%
Revenue Next 2Y21.85%
Revenue Next 3Y16.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B
CTRA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTRA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.91, which indicates a very decent valuation of CTRA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CTRA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTRA is cheaper than 67.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CTRA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.26, the valuation of CTRA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTRA is valued cheaper than 84.76% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTRA to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.62), we can say CTRA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.91
Fwd PE 8.26
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 74.29% 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 67.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.69
EV/EBITDA 5.45
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 26.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)100.31
EPS Next 2Y36.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CTRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CTRA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.86.
CTRA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.41%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CTRA grows each year by 18.85%, which is quite nice.
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 2015 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 around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP40.64%
EPS Next 2Y36.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.89%
CTRA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCTRA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

COTERRA ENERGY INC

NYSE:CTRA (11/17/2025, 7:14:46 PM)

After market: 25.97 0 (0%)

25.97

-0.37 (-1.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners94.45%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change-1.21%
Market Cap19.82B
Revenue(TTM)7.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts81.94
Price Target33.09 (27.42%)
Short Float %4.18%
Short Ratio3.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.41%
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.85%
DP40.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-13 2025-11-13 (0.22)
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)-1.57%
PT rev (3m)-2.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.91
Fwd PE 8.26
P/S 2.8
P/FCF 13.69
P/OCF 5.39
P/B 1.35
P/tB 1.35
EV/EBITDA 5.45
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY8.39%
EPS(NY)3.14
Fwd EY12.11%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY7.31%
OCF(TTM)4.82
OCFY18.55%
SpS9.28
BVpS19.3
TBVpS19.3
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)100.31
Graham Number30.77
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 2.29
F-Score7
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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 Y38.53%
EPS Next 2Y36.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.89%
EPS Next 5Y18.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.53%
Revenue growth 5Y21.44%
Sales Q2Q%33.7%
Revenue Next Year38.25%
Revenue Next 2Y21.85%
Revenue Next 3Y16.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.06%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year238.86%
EBIT Next 3Y58.26%
EBIT Next 5Y32.87%
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 7 / 10 to CTRA.


What is the valuation status of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) stock?

COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for COTERRA ENERGY INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is expected to grow by 38.53% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CTRA stock?

The dividend rating of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.64%.