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AExcellent

Coterra Energy Inc.(CTRA)

A

Financial data as of Dec 31, 2025Improving · Energy

FCF Margin21.4%Free Cash Flow / Revenue
Cash Conversion234.2%Operating CF / Net Income
Free Cash Flow$1.6B
Revenue$7.6B
Net Cash-$3.9BNet debt position
Debt / FCF2.5xManageable debt load
Current Ratio1.19Adequate short-term liquidity
YoY FCF Growth+97.9%5 of 5 quarters positive

How This Grade Was Calculated

Base grade from FCF margin, adjusted by financial health factors

BaseA
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+0.5Healthy FCF margin with manageable debt (21.4%, 2.5x)
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+1Strong YoY FCF growth (97.9% YoY)
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FinalA

Analysis Summary

Strengths

  • Exceptional FCF margin (21.4%)
  • Excellent cash conversion (234%)
  • Strong YoY FCF growth (+97.9%)

Concerns

  • Net debt position ($3.9B) — 2.5x FCF, manageable

Financial Breakdown

Key financials compared side by side

Margin Composition

FCF Margin21.4%
Net Margin22.5%
Operating CF Margin52.6%
CapEx Ratio31.2%

Balance Sheet Health

Debt, liquidity, and leverage snapshot

Net Cash-$3.9BNet debt position
Debt / FCF2.5xManageable debt load
Current Ratio1.19Adequate liquidity
Debt / Equity0.27Low leverage

Quarterly FCF Trend

+97.9% YoYImproving (+97.9%)

Free cash flow per quarter

Sector Comparison — Energy

FCF Margin ranked against sector peers

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Detailed Metrics

Company NameCoterra Energy Inc.
SectorEnergy
Free Cash Flow$1.6B
Revenue$7.6B
Net Income$1.7B
Operating Cash Flow$4.0B
Capital Expenditure$2.4B
FCF Margin21.4%
Cash Conversion Rate234.2%
Net Margin22.5%
Total Debt$4.0B
Total Cash$114.0M
Net Cash-$3.9B
Current Ratio1.19
Debt / Equity0.27
Debt / FCF2.5x
YoY FCF Growth+97.9%
Positive Quarters5 of 5
Trend DirectionImproving
Report DateDec 31, 2025
GradeA
Data SourceYahoo Finance

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