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COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CTRA - US1270971039 - Common Stock

25.29 USD
+0.22 (+0.88%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 8:04:00 PM
25.34 USD
+0.05 (+0.2%)
After Hours: 1/7/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall CTRA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CTRA against 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CTRA has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CTRA is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! These ratings would make CTRA suitable for value and growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CTRA was profitable.
CTRA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CTRA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CTRA had a positive operating cash flow.
CTRA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCTRA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

CTRA has a Return On Assets of 6.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTRA outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.18%, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.31% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: CTRA outperforms 72.60% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CTRA is significantly below the industry average of 21.28%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.86%) for CTRA is well below the 3 year average (12.27%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CTRA had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.86%
ROE 11.18%
ROIC 7.86%
ROA(3y)11.08%
ROA(5y)8.7%
ROE(3y)17.66%
ROE(5y)14.37%
ROIC(3y)12.27%
ROIC(5y)9.93%
CTRA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCTRA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 23.25%, CTRA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CTRA has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 31.31%, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.40% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CTRA has a better Gross Margin (82.81%) than 91.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CTRA has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.31%
PM (TTM) 23.25%
GM 82.81%
OM growth 3Y-19.39%
OM growth 5Y-9.76%
PM growth 3Y-15.14%
PM growth 5Y-9.04%
GM growth 3Y1.7%
GM growth 5Y3.22%
CTRA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCTRA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CTRA is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CTRA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CTRA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTRA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CTRA Yearly Shares OutstandingCTRA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
CTRA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCTRA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.23 indicates that CTRA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CTRA's Altman-Z score of 2.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 71.15% of its industry peers.
CTRA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.71. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CTRA would need 2.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CTRA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.71. This is in the better half of the industry: CTRA outperforms 77.88% of its industry peers.
CTRA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.25, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.71
Altman-Z 2.23
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC8.04%
CTRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCTRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.02 indicates that CTRA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CTRA's Current ratio of 1.02 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 45.19% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that CTRA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CTRA has a Quick ratio (0.98) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 0.98
CTRA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCTRA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.74% over the past year.
CTRA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.12% yearly.
CTRA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 25.13%.
CTRA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.74%
EPS 3Y-5.3%
EPS 5Y0.12%
EPS Q2Q%28.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.53%
Revenue growth 5Y21.44%
Sales Q2Q%33.7%

3.2 Future

CTRA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.79% yearly.
CTRA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y34.36%
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%
EPS Next 5Y16.79%
Revenue Next Year38.68%
Revenue Next 2Y20.83%
Revenue Next 3Y15.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
CTRA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCTRA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B
CTRA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCTRA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.60 indicates a reasonable valuation of CTRA.
CTRA's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 72.60% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. CTRA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.66, the valuation of CTRA can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CTRA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CTRA is cheaper than 81.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CTRA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.6
Fwd PE 8.66
CTRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCTRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CTRA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CTRA is cheaper than 74.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.3
EV/EBITDA 5.22
CTRA Per share dataCTRA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CTRA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CTRA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CTRA's earnings are expected to grow with 25.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)97.68
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.34%, CTRA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CTRA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.96.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, CTRA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.34%

5.2 History

The dividend of CTRA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 18.85%!
CTRA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CTRA Yearly Dividends per shareCTRA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

CTRA pays out 40.64% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CTRA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.64%
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%
CTRA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCTRA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B
CTRA Dividend Payout.CTRA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CTRA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

COTERRA ENERGY INC

NYSE:CTRA (1/7/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 25.34 +0.05 (+0.2%)

25.29

+0.22 (+0.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners95.23%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.85%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap19.26B
Revenue(TTM)7.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts82.5
Price Target32.81 (29.74%)
Short Float %4.53%
Short Ratio4.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.34%
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.85%
DP40.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.02%
Max EPS beat(2)4.09%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.02%
Max EPS beat(4)10.97%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.34%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.24%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.69%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.06%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.06%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.94%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.87%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.64%
PT rev (1m)0.63%
PT rev (3m)-2.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.34%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.6
Fwd PE 8.66
P/S 2.72
P/FCF 13.3
P/OCF 5.24
P/B 1.31
P/tB 1.31
EV/EBITDA 5.22
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY8.62%
EPS(NY)2.92
Fwd EY11.55%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY7.52%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY19.1%
SpS9.3
BVpS19.34
TBVpS19.34
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)97.68
Graham Number30.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.86%
ROE 11.18%
ROCE 9.85%
ROIC 7.86%
ROICexc 7.9%
ROICexgc 7.9%
OM 31.31%
PM (TTM) 23.25%
GM 82.81%
FCFM 20.45%
ROA(3y)11.08%
ROA(5y)8.7%
ROE(3y)17.66%
ROE(5y)14.37%
ROIC(3y)12.27%
ROIC(5y)9.93%
ROICexc(3y)12.9%
ROICexc(5y)10.44%
ROICexgc(3y)12.9%
ROICexgc(5y)10.44%
ROCE(3y)15.36%
ROCE(5y)12.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-19.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-19.44%
OM growth 3Y-19.39%
OM growth 5Y-9.76%
PM growth 3Y-15.14%
PM growth 5Y-9.04%
GM growth 3Y1.7%
GM growth 5Y3.22%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.71
Debt/EBITDA 0.84
Cap/Depr 102.44%
Cap/Sales 31.48%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 83.7%
Profit Quality 87.97%
Current Ratio 1.02
Quick Ratio 0.98
Altman-Z 2.23
F-Score7
WACC8.04%
ROIC/WACC0.98
Cap/Depr(3y)110.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)28.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.44%
Profit Quality(3y)93.33%
Profit Quality(5y)92.4%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.74%
EPS 3Y-5.3%
EPS 5Y0.12%
EPS Q2Q%28.12%
EPS Next Y34.36%
EPS Next 2Y31.46%
EPS Next 3Y25.26%
EPS Next 5Y16.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.53%
Revenue growth 5Y21.44%
Sales Q2Q%33.7%
Revenue Next Year38.68%
Revenue Next 2Y20.83%
Revenue Next 3Y15.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.06%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year222.27%
EBIT Next 3Y57.19%
EBIT Next 5Y31.87%
FCF growth 1Y-35.59%
FCF growth 3Y2.93%
FCF growth 5Y9.27%
OCF growth 1Y-16.09%
OCF growth 3Y18.8%
OCF growth 5Y14.09%

COTERRA ENERGY INC / CTRA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CTRA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CTRA.


Can you provide the valuation status for COTERRA ENERGY INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) stock?

COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


How financially healthy is COTERRA ENERGY INC?

The financial health rating of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CTRA stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is expected to grow by 34.36% in the next year.