CONOCOPHILLIPS (COP) Factsheet

CONOCOPHILLIPS (COP) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-11-05. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 21.7%. D/E 0.4x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	21.7%	Above industry average
Debt/Equity	0.4x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 21.7% — Top 10% of sector peers.

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Profitability: CONOCOPHILLIPS earns 21.7% ROIC, Top 10% in Energy

ROIC TTM 21.7%, sector median 7.0%, Top 10%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 31.2% × asset turnover 0.5x. Gross margin 62.2%. Operating margin 47.8%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

Metric	COP	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	21.7%	Excellent	Above sector median of 7.0%
Return on Equity (ROE)	17.8%	Good	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	62.2%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	47.8%	Excellent	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow Analysis for CONOCOPHILLIPS

OCF/Net income 2.0x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

Metric	COP	Rating	Context
OCF/Net Income	2.0x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: CONOCOPHILLIPS at 0.4x leverage, 45.1x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.4x. Total debt $23.3B, cash & investments $9.9B. Interest coverage 45.1x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

Metric	COP	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.4x	Good	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$-13.3B	Warning	Net debt position
Interest Coverage	45.1x	Excellent	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: CONOCOPHILLIPS trades at 14.4x earnings

P/E 14.4x. EV/Sales 2.6x. Dividend yield 2.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

Metric	COP	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	14.4x	Adequate	Reasonable valuation
EV/Sales	2.6x	Good	Attractive revenue multiple
Dividend Yield	2.4%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: CONOCOPHILLIPS returns 6.4% shareholder yield, reducing shares 4.3% YoY

Total shareholder yield 6.4% (div 2.4% + buyback 3.9%). Share count -4.3% YoY. Capital returned $10.5B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

Metric	COP	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	6.4%	Excellent	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	3.9%	Good	Active share repurchases
Share Count Change (YoY)	-4.3%	Good	Net share reduction (accretive)
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$10.5B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	21.7%	Top 10%	3.1x above
Gross Margin	62.2%	Top 50%	2.5x above
Operating Margin	47.8%	Top 5%	3.4x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	17.8%	Top 50%	1.6x above
P/E Ratio	14.4x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	COP	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	21.7%	Excellent	Top 10% of sector (median: 7.0%)
Gross Margin	62.2%	Excellent	Top 50% of sector (median: 24.9%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	35.3%	Good	Moderate leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	14.4x	Adequate	Attractively valued

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is CONOCOPHILLIPS's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

CONOCOPHILLIPS (COP) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 21.7%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 19.8% with a improving trend. Sector median 7.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

Q: What is CONOCOPHILLIPS's Free Cash Flow Margin?

CONOCOPHILLIPS (COP) has a free cash flow margin of N/A, Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

Q: What is CONOCOPHILLIPS's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

CONOCOPHILLIPS (COP) trades at a P/E ratio of 14.4x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 2.6x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

Q: Does CONOCOPHILLIPS pay a dividend?

CONOCOPHILLIPS (COP) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.4%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 6.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

Q: What is CONOCOPHILLIPS's revenue and earnings growth?

CONOCOPHILLIPS (COP) grew revenue by 13.3% year-over-year. EPS +33.8% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

Q: Is CONOCOPHILLIPS buying back stock?

CONOCOPHILLIPS (COP) repurchased $6.4 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 3.9%. Share count -4.3% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

Q: How does CONOCOPHILLIPS compare to competitors in Energy?

Compared to other companies in Energy, CONOCOPHILLIPS (COP) shows: ROIC 21.7%, sector median 7.0% (Top 10%). Gross margin 62.2%, 37.3pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Energy companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with CONOCOPHILLIPS?

No quantitative warning flags fired for CONOCOPHILLIPS (COP) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-11-05.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-11-05. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.