EQT CORP (EQT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:EQT - US26884L1098 - Common Stock
50.39 USD
-0.55 (-1.08%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to EQT. EQT was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. EQT has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. EQT is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
EQT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year EQT had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: EQT reported negative net income in multiple years.
EQT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
EQT's Return On Assets of 2.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EQT outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
EQT's Return On Equity of 5.34% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. EQT outperforms 44.29% of its industry peers.
EQT's Return On Invested Capital of 4.07% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. EQT is outperformed by 62.38% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EQT is significantly below the industry average of 21.90%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.07%) for EQT is well below the 3 year average (8.25%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that EQT had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 5.34% | ||
| ROIC | 4.07% |
ROA(3y)5.08%
ROA(5y)0.93%
ROE(3y)9.57%
ROE(5y)1.36%
ROIC(3y)8.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
EQT's Profit Margin of 15.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EQT outperforms 67.62% of its industry peers.
EQT has a Operating Margin (24.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
EQT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
EQT has a Gross Margin of 72.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EQT outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
EQT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.87% | ||
| GM | 72.63% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-15.64%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y24.52%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
EQT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, EQT has more shares outstanding
EQT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for EQT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
EQT has an Altman-Z score of 1.47. This is a bad value and indicates that EQT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of EQT (1.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of EQT is 3.93, which is a good value as it means it would take EQT, 3.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
EQT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.93. This is in the better half of the industry: EQT outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
EQT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of EQT (0.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC8.42%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.71 indicates that EQT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
EQT has a worse Current ratio (0.71) than 75.24% of its industry peers.
EQT has a Quick Ratio of 0.71. This is a bad value and indicates that EQT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.71, EQT is not doing good in the industry: 67.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 60.53% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.31% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 28.82% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
EQT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.61% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)60.53%
EPS 3Y19.87%
EPS 5Y13.31%
EPS Q2Q%662.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.82%
Revenue growth 3Y19.83%
Revenue growth 5Y3.61%
Sales Q2Q%168.52%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, EQT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.13% on average per year.
EQT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y112.02%
EPS Next 2Y81.77%
EPS Next 3Y47.57%
EPS Next 5Y18.13%
Revenue Next Year54.16%
Revenue Next 2Y36.41%
Revenue Next 3Y21.04%
Revenue Next 5Y14.27%
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 Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.65 indicates a rather expensive valuation of EQT.
EQT's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. EQT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.84, the valuation of EQT can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EQT is valued a bit cheaper than 70.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.73, EQT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
EQT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
EQT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EQT is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.42 |
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.
EQT's earnings are expected to grow with 47.57% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)1.55
EPS Next 2Y81.77%
EPS Next 3Y47.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%, EQT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
EQT's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.18.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.24, EQT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of EQT grows each year by 39.73%, which is quite nice.
EQT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
EQT has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.73%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
EQT pays out 32.87% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of EQT is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP32.87%
EPS Next 2Y81.77%
EPS Next 3Y47.57%
NYSE:EQT (9/15/2025, 3:10:08 PM)
50.39
-0.55 (-1.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.24%
Inst Owner Change-3.16%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change1.1%
Market Cap31.45B
Analysts80.67
Price Target63.6 (26.22%)
Short Float %2.94%
Short Ratio2.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)39.73%
DP32.87%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.22%
Min EPS beat(2)9.71%
Max EPS beat(2)14.72%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)40.2%
Min EPS beat(4)9.71%
Max EPS beat(4)97.2%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)88.06%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)62.66%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)66.72%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-19.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)42.33%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-19.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)42.33%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.74%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)13.79%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.26%
PT rev (1m)-0.26%
PT rev (3m)5.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.84 | ||
| P/S | 4.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.47 | ||
| P/tB | 1.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.42 |
EPS(TTM)2.44
EY4.84%
EPS(NY)5.12
Fwd EY10.16%
FCF(TTM)3.39
FCFY6.73%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY13.78%
SpS11.55
BVpS34.33
TBVpS30.69
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)1.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 5.34% | ||
| ROCE | 4.67% | ||
| ROIC | 4.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.4% | ||
| OM | 24.22% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.87% | ||
| GM | 72.63% | ||
| FCFM | 29.36% |
ROA(3y)5.08%
ROA(5y)0.93%
ROE(3y)9.57%
ROE(5y)1.36%
ROIC(3y)8.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.67%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)8.68%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.48%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y-23.92%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.86%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-15.64%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y24.52%
GM growth 5Y-0.11%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 30.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | 184.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
F-Score6
WACC8.42%
ROIC/WACC0.48
Cap/Depr(3y)101.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)30.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)31.83%
Profit Quality(3y)144.02%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)60.53%
EPS 3Y19.87%
EPS 5Y13.31%
EPS Q2Q%662.5%
EPS Next Y112.02%
EPS Next 2Y81.77%
EPS Next 3Y47.57%
EPS Next 5Y18.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.82%
Revenue growth 3Y19.83%
Revenue growth 5Y3.61%
Sales Q2Q%168.52%
Revenue Next Year54.16%
Revenue Next 2Y36.41%
Revenue Next 3Y21.04%
Revenue Next 5Y14.27%
EBIT growth 1Y134.04%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-12.6%
EBIT Next Year357.82%
EBIT Next 3Y79.76%
EBIT Next 5Y39.97%
FCF growth 1Y-19.15%
FCF growth 3Y-1.91%
FCF growth 5Y18.13%
OCF growth 1Y0.42%
OCF growth 3Y19.36%
OCF growth 5Y8.83%