COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CTRA - US1270971039 - Common Stock
27.495 USD
+0.16 (+0.57%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CTRA. CTRA was compared to 209 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 has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination! With these ratings, CTRA could be worth investigating further for value and growth investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CTRA was profitable.
CTRA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CTRA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CTRA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CTRA (6.86%) is better than 77.03% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CTRA (11.18%) is better than 66.99% of its industry peers.
CTRA's Return On Invested Capital of 7.86% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 72.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CTRA is significantly below the industry average of 21.47%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CTRA (23.25%) is better than 80.38% of its industry peers.
CTRA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 31.31%, CTRA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.81%, CTRA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.34% of the companies in the same industry.
CTRA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTRA has less shares outstanding
CTRA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CTRA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.34 indicates that CTRA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CTRA's Altman-Z score of 2.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CTRA outperforms 71.77% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CTRA is 2.71, which is a good value as it means it would take CTRA, 2.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.71, CTRA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.47% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that CTRA is not too dependend on debt financing.
CTRA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.25) than 66.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.34 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.14%
2.3 Liquidity
CTRA has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that CTRA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CTRA has a Current ratio of 1.02. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CTRA outperforms 44.98% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CTRA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.74%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.12% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 25.13% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 21.44% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, CTRA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y38.53%
EPS Next 2Y36.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.89%
EPS Next 5Y16.79%
Revenue Next Year38.25%
Revenue Next 2Y21.85%
Revenue Next 3Y16.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.61, CTRA is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CTRA is valued a bit cheaper than 66.99% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CTRA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.41), we can say CTRA is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.75 indicates a reasonable valuation of CTRA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CTRA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.34% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CTRA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CTRA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CTRA is cheaper than 72.25% of the companies in the same industry.
63.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CTRA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.61 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of CTRA may justify a higher PE ratio.
CTRA's earnings are expected to grow with 26.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)106.2
EPS Next 2Y36.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.89%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.33%, CTRA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CTRA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.92.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CTRA pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.33% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CTRA grows each year by 18.85%, which is quite nice.
CTRA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
40.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CTRA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
CTRA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.64%
EPS Next 2Y36.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.89%
NYSE:CTRA (12/5/2025, 3:34:09 PM)
27.495
+0.16 (+0.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.45%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap20.93B
Revenue(TTM)7.08B
Net Income(TTM)1.65B
Analysts81.94
Price Target32.6 (18.57%)
Short Float %4.64%
Short Ratio3.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.33% |
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)18.85%
DP40.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)-3.03%
PT rev (3m)-4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-26.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.75 | ||
| P/S | 2.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.69 | ||
| P/B | 1.42 | ||
| P/tB | 1.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.61 |
EPS(TTM)2.18
EY7.93%
EPS(NY)3.14
Fwd EY11.43%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY6.92%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY17.56%
SpS9.3
BVpS19.34
TBVpS19.34
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)106.2
Graham Number30.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.34 |
F-Score7
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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 Y38.53%
EPS Next 2Y36.39%
EPS Next 3Y26.89%
EPS Next 5Y16.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.13%
Revenue growth 3Y16.53%
Revenue growth 5Y21.44%
Sales Q2Q%33.7%
Revenue Next Year38.25%
Revenue Next 2Y21.85%
Revenue Next 3Y16.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.06%
EBIT growth 5Y9.59%
EBIT Next Year238.86%
EBIT Next 3Y58.26%
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.
What is the valuation status of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) stock?
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.
What is the earnings growth outlook for COTERRA ENERGY INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is expected to grow by 38.53% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CTRA stock?
The dividend rating of COTERRA ENERGY INC (CTRA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.64%.