24.875 USD
+0.8 (+3.3%)
Taking everything into account, APA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. APA was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While APA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on APA. Finally APA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year APA was profitable.
In the past year APA had a positive cash flow from operations.
APA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
APA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
APA has a better Return On Assets (8.53%) than 84.29% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of APA (25.30%) is better than 90.48% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.25%, APA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for APA is in line with the industry average of 21.41%.
The 3 year average ROIC (23.28%) for APA is well above the current ROIC(14.25%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.53% | ||
| ROE | 25.3% | ||
| ROIC | 14.25% |
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
The Profit Margin of APA (15.65%) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
APA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
APA's Operating Margin of 30.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APA outperforms 74.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APA has grown nicely.
APA has a better Gross Margin (69.21%) than 78.10% of its industry peers.
APA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.65% | ||
| GM | 69.21% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so APA is creating value.
APA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for APA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, APA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
APA has an Altman-Z score of 1.42. This is a bad value and indicates that APA is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
APA has a Altman-Z score (1.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
APA has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.94. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.94, APA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.05% of the companies in the same industry.
APA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating APA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
APA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. APA is outperformed by 63.81% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for APA, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that APA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
APA's Current ratio of 0.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. APA is outperformed by 69.05% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that APA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.63, APA is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
APA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.98%.
APA 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, APA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.88% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.98%
EPS 3Y-1.22%
EPS 5Y245758.95%
EPS Q2Q%-7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.88%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%2.77%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.43% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.39% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.19%
EPS Next 2Y-8.93%
EPS Next 3Y-5.25%
EPS Next 5Y4.43%
Revenue Next Year3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.8%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.27%
Revenue Next 5Y0.39%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.82, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of APA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, APA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of APA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say APA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.02 indicates a reasonable valuation of APA.
APA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. APA is cheaper than 85.24% of the companies in the same industry.
APA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, APA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
APA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. APA is cheaper than 98.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of APA may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as APA's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
EPS Next 2Y-8.93%
EPS Next 3Y-5.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.28%, APA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
APA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.88.
APA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.28% |
5.2 History
The dividend of APA has a limited annual growth rate of 1.06%.
APA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
APA has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
APA pays out 24.12% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of APA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.12%
EPS Next 2Y-8.93%
EPS Next 3Y-5.25%
NASDAQ:APA (11/26/2025, 12:29:00 PM)
24.875
+0.8 (+3.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.06%
Inst Owner Change0.79%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change0.1%
Market Cap8.90B
Revenue(TTM)9.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.51B
Analysts57.3
Price Target25.4 (2.11%)
Short Float %10.23%
Short Ratio4.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.28% |
Yearly Dividend1.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.06%
DP24.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)48.1%
Min EPS beat(2)16.68%
Max EPS beat(2)79.53%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)25.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.51%
Max EPS beat(4)79.53%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)11.4%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)12.67%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)8.65%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)13.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)25.7%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.7%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.93%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.81%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.56%
PT rev (1m)3.32%
PT rev (3m)5.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.49 | ||
| P/tB | 1.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.36 |
EPS(TTM)3.65
EY14.67%
EPS(NY)3.1
Fwd EY12.47%
FCF(TTM)13.29
FCFY53.42%
OCF(TTM)13.34
OCFY53.63%
SpS26.95
BVpS16.67
TBVpS16.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
Graham Number37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.53% | ||
| ROE | 25.3% | ||
| ROCE | 19.57% | ||
| ROIC | 14.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.71% | ||
| OM | 30.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.65% | ||
| GM | 69.21% | ||
| FCFM | 49.31% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.49%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.2% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 315.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.42 |
F-Score6
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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)-10.98%
EPS 3Y-1.22%
EPS 5Y245758.95%
EPS Q2Q%-7%
EPS Next Y-5.19%
EPS Next 2Y-8.93%
EPS Next 3Y-5.25%
EPS Next 5Y4.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.88%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%2.77%
Revenue Next Year3.85%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.8%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.27%
Revenue Next 5Y0.39%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.93%
EBIT growth 3Y5.9%
EBIT growth 5Y26.21%
EBIT Next Year49.02%
EBIT Next 3Y12.77%
EBIT Next 5Y9.09%
FCF growth 1Y334.95%
FCF growth 3Y-33.24%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y35.91%
OCF growth 3Y1.17%
OCF growth 5Y4.77%
APA CORP / APA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for APA CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to APA.
What is the valuation status of APA CORP (APA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to APA CORP (APA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for APA CORP?
APA CORP (APA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for APA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of APA CORP (APA) is expected to decline by -5.19% in the next year.
Is the dividend of APA CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of APA CORP (APA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 24.12%.