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APA Corp (APA) earns a Piotroski F-score of 5/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the grey zone. It pays a dividend yielding 3.09% (safety: safe).
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Benchmark | Buy (main) |
| 2026-08-11 | Susquehanna | Positive (main) |
| 2026-08-10 | Truist Securities | Hold (main) |
| 2026-07-21 | Susquehanna | Positive (main) |
| 2026-07-15 | UBS | Neutral (main) |
| 2026-07-13 | Raymond James | Outperform (main) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
Forward estimates · earnings calendar →
Consensus analyst estimates and scheduled dates — forward-looking, may change.
How it ranks in Mining & Extraction · percentile among 189 companies
Percentile vs other Mining & Extraction companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 5/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · grey zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | -0.025 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -0.041 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.174 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.651 |
Sector peers · similar-size Mining & Extraction companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APA | APA Corp | 5/9 | 1.55 | 8.1 | — |
| PBR | PETROBRAS - PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA | 5/9 | — | — | +30.2% |
| EOG | EOG RESOURCES INC | 4/9 | 4.5 | 14.2 | -4.5% |
| OXY | OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ | 2/9 | — | — | -4.9% |
| DVN | DEVON ENERGY CORP/DE | 6/9 | — | 18.4 | +7.8% |
| FANG | Diamondback Energy, Inc. | 5/9 | 1.7 | 30.4 | +35.8% |
| EXE | EXPAND ENERGY Corp | 7/9 | 3.16 | 11.6 | +186.3% |
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About APA Corp
APA Corporation, an independent energy company, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. The company has oil and gas operations in the United States, Egypt, and North Sea. It also has exploration and appraisal activities in Suriname, as well as holds interests in projects located in Uruguay and internationally. APA Corporation was incorporated in 1954 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
FAQ
Is APA financially healthy?
APA Corp's Piotroski F-score is 5/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the grey zone.
Does APA pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. APA Corp pays a dividend yielding about 3.09% with a 25.1% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is APA?
In FY2025, APA Corp had a return on equity of 20.5%.
Is APA overvalued or undervalued?
APA Corp trades at about 10.0× trailing earnings — above its 10-year norm (10-year range 3.4×–12.8×, median 6.6×). Stocktoria reports the data, not buy/sell advice.
What is the analyst price target for APA?
The average Wall-Street price target for APA Corp is $42.04, about 5.2% above the recent price, from 23 analysts (consensus: hold).
Is APA a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on APA Corp: a Piotroski F-score of 5/9, an Altman Z″ in the grey zone, a P/E of about 8.1×, a dividend yield of 3.09%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.