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APA CORP (APA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:APA - US03743Q1085 - Common Stock

24.41 USD
+0.29 (+1.2%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 8:00:00 PM
24.45 USD
+0.04 (+0.16%)
Pre-Market: 12/23/2025, 9:00:39 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to APA. APA was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. APA scores excellent on profitability, but 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year APA was profitable.
APA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
APA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years APA had a positive operating cash flow.
APA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAPA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B -10B

1.2 Ratios

APA has a Return On Assets of 8.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. APA outperforms 86.19% of its industry peers.
APA has a better Return On Equity (25.30%) than 91.43% of its industry peers.
APA has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.25%) than 92.38% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for APA is above the industry average of 21.09%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.25%) for APA is well below the 3 year average (23.28%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that APA had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector 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%
APA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAPA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 400 600 800

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.65%, APA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of APA has declined.
APA has a Operating Margin of 30.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: APA outperforms 75.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APA has grown nicely.
APA's Gross Margin of 69.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. APA outperforms 78.10% of its industry peers.
APA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
APA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAPA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

APA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for APA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, APA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for APA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
APA Yearly Shares OutstandingAPA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
APA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAPA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.42, APA is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of APA is 0.94, which is an excellent value as it means it would take APA, only 0.94 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.94, APA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.72, APA is not doing good in the industry: 63.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 0.94
Altman-Z 1.42
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC8.21%
APA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAPA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

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 68.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that APA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
APA has a Quick ratio of 0.63. This is in the lower half of the industry: APA underperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.63
APA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAPA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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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.
Measured over the past years, APA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.45% on average per year.
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

APA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.32% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, APA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.51%
EPS Next 2Y-11.99%
EPS Next 3Y-4.4%
EPS Next 5Y10.32%
Revenue Next Year2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.96%
Revenue Next 5Y0.39%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
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.
APA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAPA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B
APA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAPA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.69, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of APA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of APA indicates a rather cheap valuation: APA is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.61. APA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
APA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.43.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, APA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.01, APA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.69
Fwd PE 8.43
APA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

APA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. APA is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
98.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than APA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.82
EV/EBITDA 2.37
APA Per share dataAPA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

APA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
APA's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.40% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
EPS Next 2Y-11.99%
EPS Next 3Y-4.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

APA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.20%, which is a nice return.
APA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.95.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, APA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.2%

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
APA Yearly Dividends per shareAPA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

APA pays out 24.12% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
APA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP24.12%
EPS Next 2Y-11.99%
EPS Next 3Y-4.4%
APA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAPA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -5B -10B
APA Dividend Payout.APA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.APA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

APA CORP

NASDAQ:APA (12/22/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

Premarket: 24.45 +0.04 (+0.16%)

24.41

+0.29 (+1.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners99.18%
Inst Owner Change0.96%
Ins Owners0.2%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap8.66B
Revenue(TTM)9.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.51B
Analysts64
Price Target26 (6.51%)
Short Float %9.27%
Short Ratio4.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.2%
Yearly Dividend1.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.06%
DP24.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date01-22 2026-01-22 (0.25)
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)3.11%
PT rev (3m)6.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.89%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.69
Fwd PE 8.43
P/S 0.9
P/FCF 1.82
P/OCF 1.81
P/B 1.45
P/tB 1.45
EV/EBITDA 2.37
EPS(TTM)3.65
EY14.95%
EPS(NY)2.9
Fwd EY11.87%
FCF(TTM)13.4
FCFY54.91%
OCF(TTM)13.46
OCFY55.13%
SpS27.18
BVpS16.82
TBVpS16.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0
Graham Number37.16
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC1.74
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-3.51%
EPS Next 2Y-11.99%
EPS Next 3Y-4.4%
EPS Next 5Y10.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.88%
Revenue growth 3Y6.84%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%2.77%
Revenue Next Year2.72%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.96%
Revenue Next 5Y0.39%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.93%
EBIT growth 3Y5.9%
EBIT growth 5Y26.21%
EBIT Next Year51.59%
EBIT Next 3Y12.77%
EBIT Next 5Y9.62%
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 8 / 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 -3.51% 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%.