APA CORP (APA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
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This APA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. APA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- APA had positive earnings in the past year.
- APA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- APA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- APA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of APA (8.07%) is better than 81.34% of its industry peers.
- APA's Return On Equity of 23.54% is amongst the best of the industry. APA outperforms 88.04% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.09%, APA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for APA is significantly below the industry average of 23.14%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.07% | ||
| ROE | 23.54% | ||
| ROIC | 12.09% |
ROA(3y)10.32%
ROA(5y)13.24%
ROE(3y)48.77%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)14.26%
ROIC(5y)18.47%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.08%, APA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- APA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 30.85%, APA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- APA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 71.14%, APA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of APA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 30.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.08% | ||
| GM | 71.14% |
OM growth 3Y-12.53%
OM growth 5Y45.48%
PM growth 3Y-21.45%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.1%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
2. APA Health Analysis
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 less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- APA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, APA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.69, we must say that APA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- APA has a Altman-Z score (1.69) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- APA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.53. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as APA would need 2.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of APA (2.53) is better than 80.86% of its industry peers.
- APA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70. This is a neutral value indicating APA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- APA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.70. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: APA outperforms 41.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that APA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- APA has a Current ratio of 0.82. This is in the lower half of the industry: APA underperforms 66.99% of its industry peers.
- APA has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that APA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- APA's Quick ratio of 0.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. APA is outperformed by 66.99% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. APA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.80% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, APA shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -21.32% on average per year.
- APA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.39%.
- APA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.8%
EPS 3Y-21.32%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%15.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y15%
Sales Q2Q%-0.56%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, APA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.64% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-40.76%
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y-6.92%
EPS Next 5Y9.64%
Revenue Next Year-15.9%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.69%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.16%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.87%
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.
- 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. APA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.15, the valuation of APA can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of APA indicates a rather cheap valuation: APA is cheaper than 84.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. APA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- APA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.82.
- APA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of APA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.84), we can say APA is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, APA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, APA is valued cheaper than 89.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of APA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- APA's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.92% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y-6.92%
5. APA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%, APA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- APA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.20.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, APA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of APA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 25.13%!
- 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)25.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 25.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by APA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of APA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.1%
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y-6.92%
APA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
42.04
+0.69 (+1.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners99.19%
Inst Owner Change-0.5%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change1.83%
Market Cap14.85B
Revenue(TTM)8.92B
Net Income(TTM)1.43B
Analysts64.71
Price Target31.36 (-25.4%)
Short Float %8.46%
Short Ratio3.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.13%
DP25.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date04-22 2026-04-22 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)28.52%
Min EPS beat(2)16.68%
Max EPS beat(2)40.36%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)40.77%
Min EPS beat(4)16.68%
Max EPS beat(4)79.53%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)18.39%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)14.89%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)11.98%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.9%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.7%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.56%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.81%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.7%
PT rev (1m)16.99%
PT rev (3m)19.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)42.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.82 | ||
| P/S | 1.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.27 | ||
| P/B | 2.44 | ||
| P/tB | 2.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.72 |
EPS(TTM)3.77
EY8.97%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY5.31%
FCF(TTM)5.04
FCFY11.98%
OCF(TTM)12.87
OCFY30.6%
SpS25.25
BVpS17.25
TBVpS17.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.25
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.07% | ||
| ROE | 23.54% | ||
| ROCE | 18.12% | ||
| ROIC | 12.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.51% | ||
| OM | 30.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.08% | ||
| GM | 71.14% | ||
| FCFM | 19.94% |
ROA(3y)10.32%
ROA(5y)13.24%
ROE(3y)48.77%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)14.26%
ROIC(5y)18.47%
ROICexc(3y)14.62%
ROICexc(5y)18.93%
ROICexgc(3y)14.62%
ROICexgc(5y)18.93%
ROCE(3y)21.37%
ROCE(5y)27.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-28.42%
ROICexgc growth 5Y58.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y58.43%
OM growth 3Y-12.53%
OM growth 5Y45.48%
PM growth 3Y-21.45%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.1%
GM growth 5Y1.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.7 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.53 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.85 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 120.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 31.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.79 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 124.06% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.69 |
F-Score7
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC1.6
Cap/Depr(3y)133.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)135.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)29.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.99%
Profit Quality(3y)79.76%
Profit Quality(5y)110.69%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.8%
EPS 3Y-21.32%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%15.19%
EPS Next Y-40.76%
EPS Next 2Y-19.15%
EPS Next 3Y-6.92%
EPS Next 5Y9.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.96%
Revenue growth 5Y15%
Sales Q2Q%-0.56%
Revenue Next Year-15.9%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.69%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.16%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.9%
EBIT growth 3Y-18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y67.3%
EBIT Next Year59.04%
EBIT Next 3Y22.39%
EBIT Next 5Y16.93%
FCF growth 1Y150.92%
FCF growth 3Y-11.25%
FCF growth 5Y83.29%
OCF growth 1Y25.55%
OCF growth 3Y-2.76%
OCF growth 5Y26.77%
APA CORP / APA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for APA CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to APA.
What is the valuation status for APA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to APA CORP (APA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of APA stock?
APA CORP (APA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for APA CORP (APA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of APA CORP (APA) is expected to decline by -40.76% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for APA stock?
The dividend rating of APA CORP (APA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.1%.