ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Analysis
Here is a fundamental analysis of ConocoPhillips (COP), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: COP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 27.63% | 49.94% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: COP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 29.36% | 41.13% |
| Beta | 0.10 | 0.58 |
Company Profile
| Profile Item | COP |
|---|---|
| Name | ConocoPhillips |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Energy |
| GICS Industry Group | Energy |
| GICS Industry | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Oil & Gas Exploration & Production |
| Market Capitalization | 142.52 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | December 31, 1981 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
ConocoPhillips (COP) trades at P/E ratio of 19.83, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
COP
Energy industry group
19.83
Group distribution
- Max
- 59.12
- Q3
- 31.56
- COP
- 19.83
- Median
- 18.65
- Q1
- 10.91
- Min
- 1.74
Largest peers
- CVX
- 32.56
- ENB
- 26.78
- XOM
- 24.75
- COP
- 19.83
- SHEL
- 13.34
- TTE
- 13.06
- PBR
- 5.87
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
ConocoPhillips (COP) trades at 2.40 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
COP
Energy industry group
2.40
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.26
- Q3
- 3.09
- COP
- 2.40
- Median
- 1.90
- Q1
- 1.06
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- COP
- 2.40
- CVX
- 2.01
- XOM
- 1.87
- ENB
- 1.79
- TTE
- 1.06
- SHEL
- 0.89
- PBR
- 0.24
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
ConocoPhillips (COP) trades at 2.21 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
COP
Energy industry group
2.21
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.53
- Q3
- 2.95
- COP
- 2.21
- Median
- 1.81
- Q1
- 1.21
- Min
- -0.02
Largest peers
- ENB
- 2.96
- XOM
- 2.37
- COP
- 2.21
- CVX
- 2.02
- TTE
- 1.64
- PBR
- 1.42
- SHEL
- 1.40
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: COP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 19.83 | 18.65 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.40 | 1.90 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 2.21 | 1.81 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 3.71% | 3.41% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
ConocoPhillips (COP) posts ROE of 11.28%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
COP
Energy industry group
11.28%
Group distribution
- Max
- 37.23%
- Q3
- 16.04%
- COP
- 11.28%
- Median
- 9.26%
- Q1
- -0.84%
- Min
- -20.70%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 25.60%
- TTE
- 12.51%
- COP
- 11.28%
- SHEL
- 10.70%
- ENB
- 10.13%
- XOM
- 9.87%
- CVX
- 6.64%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
ConocoPhillips (COP) keeps 12.33% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
COP
Energy industry group
12.33%
Group distribution
- Max
- 46.37%
- Q3
- 18.61%
- COP
- 12.33%
- Median
- 6.23%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -27.23%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 21.60%
- COP
- 12.33%
- ENB
- 10.00%
- TTE
- 8.20%
- XOM
- 7.77%
- SHEL
- 7.01%
- CVX
- 5.93%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
ConocoPhillips (COP) turns 22.05% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
COP
Energy industry group
22.05%
Group distribution
- Max
- 68.02%
- Q3
- 28.39%
- COP
- 22.05%
- Median
- 11.81%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- -41.46%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 31.95%
- COP
- 22.05%
- TTE
- 20.35%
- SHEL
- 14.87%
- ENB
- 14.73%
- CVX
- 7.31%
- XOM
- 6.36%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: COP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 11.28% | 9.26% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.87% | 4.22% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.33% | 6.23% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 22.05% | 11.81% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 45.59% | 39.48% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
ConocoPhillips (COP) has current ratio of 1.29, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
COP
Energy industry group
1.29
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.33
- Q3
- 2.13
- Median
- 1.31
- COP
- 1.29
- Q1
- 0.83
- Min
- 0.08
Largest peers
- COP
- 1.29
- SHEL
- 1.28
- CVX
- 1.09
- TTE
- 1.08
- XOM
- 1.04
- ENB
- 0.81
- PBR
- 0.74
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
ConocoPhillips (COP) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
COP
Energy industry group
0.36
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.00
- Q3
- 0.99
- Median
- 0.61
- COP
- 0.36
- Q1
- 0.31
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- ENB
- 1.60
- PBR
- 0.83
- TTE
- 0.51
- SHEL
- 0.43
- COP
- 0.36
- CVX
- 0.24
- XOM
- 0.18
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: COP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.29 | 1.31 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.36 | 0.61 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.73 | 1.40 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
ConocoPhillips (COP) has dividend yield of 2.87%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
COP
Energy industry group
2.87%
Group distribution
- Max
- 9.21%
- Q3
- 3.69%
- COP
- 2.87%
- Median
- 1.84%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- PBR
- 9.56%
- ENB
- 4.98%
- TTE
- 4.79%
- CVX
- 3.80%
- SHEL
- 3.65%
- COP
- 2.87%
- XOM
- 2.80%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
ConocoPhillips (COP) has payout ratio of 54.92%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
COP
Energy industry group
54.92%
Group distribution
- Max
- 139.86%
- Q3
- 61.97%
- COP
- 54.92%
- Median
- 31.01%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- ENB
- 128.73%
- CVX
- 120.38%
- XOM
- 68.01%
- TTE
- 58.84%
- COP
- 54.92%
- SHEL
- 45.05%
- PBR
- 41.58%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: COP | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.87% | 1.84% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 54.92% | 31.01% |