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COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CTRA - US1270971039 - Common Stock

26.75 USD
+0.53 (+2.02%)
Last: 1/21/2026, 8:06:49 PM
26.81 USD
+0.06 (+0.22%)
After Hours: 1/21/2026, 8:06:49 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

CTRA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 207 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. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: CTRA is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. With these ratings, CTRA could be worth investigating further for value and growth investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
  • CTRA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

  • The Return On Assets of CTRA (6.86%) is better than 76.81% of its industry peers.
  • CTRA has a better Return On Equity (11.18%) than 67.15% of its industry peers.
  • CTRA has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTRA outperforms 72.46% 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 21.94%.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of CTRA (23.25%) is better than 81.16% of its industry peers.
  • CTRA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of CTRA (31.31%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • CTRA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CTRA has a Gross Margin of 82.81%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CTRA outperforms 91.79% of its industry peers.
  • CTRA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CTRA is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CTRA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CTRA has more shares outstanding
  • 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 2.28 indicates that CTRA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CTRA has a Altman-Z score of 2.28. This is in the better half of the industry: CTRA outperforms 70.53% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CTRA is 2.71, which is a good value as it means it would take CTRA, 2.71 years of fcf income to pay off 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 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that CTRA is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.25, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.71
Altman-Z 2.28
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.18%
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

  • 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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.02, CTRA is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.98, CTRA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.24% 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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.12% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 25.13% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • The Revenue has been growing by 21.44% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.83% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CTRA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.96% on average per year.
EPS Next Y31.41%
EPS Next 2Y18.13%
EPS Next 3Y22%
EPS Next 5Y15.83%
Revenue Next Year38.09%
Revenue Next 2Y19.83%
Revenue Next 3Y15.51%
Revenue Next 5Y11.96%

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.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 10B
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.27 indicates a correct valuation of CTRA.
  • CTRA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 71.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CTRA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.34, the valuation of CTRA can be described as reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTRA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTRA is cheaper than 71.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.30. CTRA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.27
Fwd PE 11.34
CTRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CTRA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CTRA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTRA is cheaper than 65.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.07
EV/EBITDA 5.41
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 22.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)103.32
EPS Next 2Y18.13%
EPS Next 3Y22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CTRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%.
  • CTRA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.75.
  • CTRA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.86.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.42%

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 2Y18.13%
EPS Next 3Y22%
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

COTERRA ENERGY INC

NYSE:CTRA (1/21/2026, 8:06:49 PM)

After market: 26.81 +0.06 (+0.22%)

26.75

+0.53 (+2.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03
Earnings (Next)02-23
Inst Owners95.23%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap20.37B
Revenue(TTM)7.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts82.42
Price Target32.93 (23.1%)
Short Float %4.45%
Short Ratio4.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.42%
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)0.37%
PT rev (3m)-2.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.27
Fwd PE 11.34
P/S 2.88
P/FCF 14.07
P/OCF 5.54
P/B 1.38
P/tB 1.38
EV/EBITDA 5.41
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY8.15%
EPS(NY)2.36
Fwd EY8.82%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY7.11%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY18.05%
SpS9.3
BVpS19.34
TBVpS19.34
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)103.32
Graham Number30.8
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 2.28
F-Score7
WACC8.18%
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 Y31.41%
EPS Next 2Y18.13%
EPS Next 3Y22%
EPS Next 5Y15.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.53%
Revenue growth 5Y21.44%
Sales Q2Q%33.7%
Revenue Next Year38.09%
Revenue Next 2Y19.83%
Revenue Next 3Y15.51%
Revenue Next 5Y11.96%
EBIT growth 1Y35.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.06%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year222.27%
EBIT Next 3Y57.19%
EBIT Next 5Y33.65%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for COTERRA ENERGY INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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.


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 31.41% in the next year.