Oil & Gas / Energy

Coterra Energy Inc.

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CTRA

Company Overview

Coterra Energy Inc. is a premier, diversified independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. Positioned with a strong free cash flow profile, Coterra aims to deliver superior and sustainable returns. The company is based in Houston, Texas, with focused operations in the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale, and Anadarko Basin. Coterra operates as a well-established player in the U.S. energy sector, concentrating exclusively on domestic production opportunities. The company holds top-tier assets onshore in the United States, featuring a multi-decade inventory of highly capital-efficient drilling opportunities situated at the low end of the cost-of-supply curve.

Key Operating Areas

Maruti Suzuki operates three production facilities located in Gurgaon and Manesar in Haryana, and Hansalpur in Gujarat, with a combined production capability of 2.35 million units per annum. The company's manufacturing prowess is evident from its production milestones, having achieved cumulative 30 million production in March 2024.

The company's export performance has been particularly impressive. Besides being the market leader in India's passenger vehicle market since inception, Maruti Suzuki is also India's top passenger vehicle exporter for the last 3 consecutive years, contributing to almost 40% of total passenger vehicle exports from India. In November 2024, the company achieved cumulative exports of 3 million.

Permian Basin Operations

The company's properties include the Permian Basin with approximately 2,97,000 net acres in West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. Its Permian Basin operation spans approximately 345,000 net acres.

Marcellus Shale Assets

Marcellus Shale properties consist of approximately 1,86,000 net acres located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

Anadarko Basin Holdings

The Anadarko Basin encompasses approximately 1,81,000 net acres located in the mid-continent region in Oklahoma.

Additional Operations

Coterra also operates natural gas and saltwater gathering, and disposal systems in Texas.

Financial Performance

Market Capitalization

As of August 2025, Coterra Energy has a market capitalization of $18.13 Billion USD. This valuation positions Coterra Energy as the 1153rd most valuable company by market cap globally, according to our data.

Recent Earnings Performance

According to Coterra Energy's latest financial reports, the company's current earnings stand at $5.92 Billion USD. In 2024, the company reported earnings of $1.46 Billion USD, a decrease compared to its 2023 earnings of $2.21 Billion USD.

Key financial metrics indicate:

Net Profit Margins: CTRA's current net profit margins are 22.1%, which are lower than last year's 24.6%.

Earnings Growth: CTRA's earnings have grown significantly by 21% per year over the past 5 years.

Return on Equity: CTRA's Return on Equity is 9%, which is considered low.

Operational Updates

Coterra's Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs) and natural gas production significantly exceeded its Q2 2025 guidance. The company is planning to operate nine Permian rigs in H2 2025.

Investment Profile

Coterra Energy is structured to navigate market cycles with flexibility in capital allocation across its high-quality, low-cost oil and gas assets. The company has established itself as a resilient operator capable of maintaining operations across various market conditions.

Due to its attractive valuation, trading at just seven times earnings with high free cash flow, Coterra Energy presents a compelling financial profile for investors interested in the energy sector.

Strategic Positioning

Coterra's operations are predominantly concentrated in areas with significant hydrocarbon resources, conducive to multi-well, repeatable development programs. These key regions include the Permian Basin (Texas and New Mexico), the Marcellus Shale (Northeast Pennsylvania), and the Anadarko Basin (Mid-continent region in Oklahoma).

The company's geographic diversification across multiple prolific basins offers operational flexibility and risk mitigation. This multi-basin approach allows Coterra to optimize capital allocation based on prevailing commodity prices and operational efficiency across different regions.

Coterra Energy continues to focus on maximizing returns from its extensive acreage position while maintaining operational discipline and capital efficiency. The company's emphasis on low-cost, repeatable drilling programs positions it well within the competitive landscape of U.S. unconventional oil and gas production.