Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-11-04. Data as of Q1 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 8.1%. FCF margin 58.8%. D/E 0.2x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	8.1%	Near cost of capital
FCF Margin	58.8%	Strong cash generation
Debt/Equity	0.2x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 8.1% — Top 50% of sector peers. FCF margin 58.8% — Top 25%.

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Profitability: Coterra Energy Inc. earns 8.1% ROIC, Top 50% in Energy

ROIC TTM 8.1%, sector median 6.7%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 23.5% × asset turnover 0.3x. Operating margin 31.2%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric	CTRA	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	8.1%	Adequate	Above sector median of 6.7%
Return on Equity (ROE)	11.3%	Adequate	Moderate equity returns
Operating Margin	31.2%	Excellent	Efficient operations

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Cash Flow: Coterra Energy Inc. generates $4.5B FCF at 58.8% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $4.5B. FCF margin 58.8%, Top 25%. OCF/Net income 2.7x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric	CTRA	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	58.8%	Excellent	Excellent cash conversion
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$4.5B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	2.7x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: Coterra Energy Inc. at 0.2x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.2x. Total debt $3.5B, cash & investments $490.0M. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric	CTRA	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.2x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$-3.0B	Warning	Net debt position

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Valuation: Coterra Energy Inc. trades at 16.1x earnings

P/E 16.1x. EV/Sales 4.0x. FCF yield 16.9%. Dividend yield 2.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric	CTRA	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	16.1x	Adequate	Reasonable valuation
EV/Sales	4.0x	Good	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	16.9%	Excellent	Attractive cash return
Dividend Yield	2.5%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: Coterra Energy Inc. returns 3.1% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 3.1% (div 2.5% + buyback 0.6%). Capital returned $825.0M TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Metric	CTRA	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	3.1%	Good	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	0.6%	Adequate	Minimal buyback activity
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$825.0M	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	8.1%	Top 50%	1.2x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	58.8%	Top 25%	7.8x above
Operating Margin	31.2%	Top 25%	3.7x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	11.3%	Top 50%	1.3x above
P/E Ratio	16.1x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	CTRA	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	8.1%	Adequate	Top 50% of sector (median: 6.7%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	58.8%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 7.6%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	23.3%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	16.1x	Adequate	Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield	16.9%	Excellent	High cash return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Coterra Energy Inc.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 8.1%. Sector median 6.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: What is Coterra Energy Inc.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) has a free cash flow margin of 58.8%, generating $4.5 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: What is Coterra Energy Inc.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) trades at a P/E ratio of 16.1x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 4.0x. FCF yield 16.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: Does Coterra Energy Inc. pay a dividend?

Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.5%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 3.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: What is Coterra Energy Inc.'s revenue and earnings growth?

Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) grew revenue by 29.7% year-over-year. EPS +26.6% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: Is Coterra Energy Inc. buying back stock?

Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) repurchased $152.0 million of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 0.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

Q: How does Coterra Energy Inc. compare to competitors in Energy?

Compared to other companies in Energy, Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) shows: ROIC 8.1%, sector median 6.7% (Top 50%). FCF margin 58.8%, sector median 7.6% (Top 25%). 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 Coterra Energy Inc.?

No quantitative warning flags fired for Coterra Energy Inc. (CTRA) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-04.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-11-04. TTM metrics as of Q1 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.

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