APA CORP (1APA.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1APA - Euronext Milan - US03743Q1085 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
1APA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 60 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. 1APA has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1APA may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally 1APA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1APA was profitable.
1APA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years 1APA 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 1APA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1APA has a Return On Assets of 5.50%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1APA outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 18.75%, 1APA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.33% of the companies in the same industry.
1APA has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1APA outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
1APA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 23.28%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.91%.
The 3 year average ROIC (23.28%) for 1APA is well above the current ROIC(15.67%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.5% | ||
| ROE | 18.75% | ||
| ROIC | 15.67% |
ROA(3y)16.94%
ROA(5y)4%
ROE(3y)330.44%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)23.28%
ROIC(5y)17.78%
1.3 Margins
1APA has a Profit Margin of 9.78%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1APA outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1APA has declined.
1APA has a Operating Margin of 32.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1APA outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1APA has grown nicely.
1APA has a Gross Margin of 70.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1APA outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1APA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.78% | ||
| GM | 70.09% |
OM growth 3Y-0.88%
OM growth 5Y16.38%
PM growth 3Y-12.17%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.98%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1APA is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1APA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, 1APA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for 1APA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1APA has an Altman-Z score of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that 1APA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
1APA has a worse Altman-Z score (1.32) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1APA is 1.33, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1APA, only 1.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
1APA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.33. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1APA outperforms 81.67% of its industry peers.
1APA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.96. This is a neutral value indicating 1APA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
1APA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.96. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1APA underperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
Although 1APA does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.76
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
1APA has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that 1APA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1APA has a worse Current ratio (0.89) than 85.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that 1APA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, 1APA is doing worse than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for 1APA have decreased by -2.19% in the last year.
1APA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 245758.95% yearly.
Looking at the last year, 1APA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 26.76%.
1APA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.19%
EPS 3Y-1.22%
EPS 5Y245758.95%
EPS Q2Q%35.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.76%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%4.51%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1APA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.27% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-18.96%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-2.14%
EPS Next 5Y12.27%
Revenue Next Year-10.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.31%
Revenue Next 5Y0.39%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
1APA is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.74.
91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1APA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
1APA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.53, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of 1APA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1APA is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.44, 1APA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1APA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1APA is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1APA indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1APA is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of 1APA may justify a higher PE ratio.
1APA's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.14% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-2.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1APA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.31%, which is a nice return.
1APA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 58.69.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, 1APA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.31% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1APA has a limited annual growth rate of 1.06%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.06%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
36.11% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1APA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of 1APA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP36.11%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-2.14%
BIT:1APA (7/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
16.464
+16.46 (+Infinity%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.94B
Analysts63.64
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.31% |
Yearly Dividend0.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.06%
DP36.11%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.51%
Max EPS beat(2)26.52%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.51%
Max EPS beat(4)26.52%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.46%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.5%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.19%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.81%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.69%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.09%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.69%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | 1.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.07 |
EPS(TTM)3.47
EY21.08%
EPS(NY)2.52
Fwd EY15.31%
FCF(TTM)9.64
FCFY58.55%
OCF(TTM)10.41
OCFY63.21%
SpS24.94
BVpS13.01
TBVpS13.01
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.5% | ||
| ROE | 18.75% | ||
| ROCE | 21.52% | ||
| ROIC | 15.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.74% | ||
| OM | 32.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.78% | ||
| GM | 70.09% | ||
| FCFM | 38.65% |
ROA(3y)16.94%
ROA(5y)4%
ROE(3y)330.44%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)23.28%
ROIC(5y)17.78%
ROICexc(3y)23.81%
ROICexc(5y)18.21%
ROICexgc(3y)23.81%
ROICexgc(5y)18.21%
ROCE(3y)31.97%
ROCE(5y)24.42%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.49%
ROICexcg growth 5Y26.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.52%
OM growth 3Y-0.88%
OM growth 5Y16.38%
PM growth 3Y-12.17%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.59%
GM growth 5Y-0.98%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 12.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.79 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 395.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.32 |
F-Score6
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC1.76
Cap/Depr(3y)158.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)126.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)26.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.66%
Profit Quality(3y)61.5%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.19%
EPS 3Y-1.22%
EPS 5Y245758.95%
EPS Q2Q%35.9%
EPS Next Y-18.96%
EPS Next 2Y-11.66%
EPS Next 3Y-2.14%
EPS Next 5Y12.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.76%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%4.51%
Revenue Next Year-10.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.31%
Revenue Next 5Y0.39%
EBIT growth 1Y8.78%
EBIT growth 3Y5.9%
EBIT growth 5Y26.21%
EBIT Next Year47.97%
EBIT Next 3Y13.67%
EBIT Next 5Y5.31%
FCF growth 1Y121.44%
FCF growth 3Y-33.24%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-0.89%
OCF growth 3Y1.17%
OCF growth 5Y4.77%