Forward PE Ratio: 5.52
The forward PE ratio is 5.52 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (5.52) = Close Price ($33.29) / Consensus Forward EPS ($6.35)
APA Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
5.52
APA Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
APA Corporation
Market Cap
$11.77B
Forward PE Ratio
5.52
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| APA Corporation (APA) | $11.77B | 5.52 |
| Antero Midstream Corporation (AM)vs › | $10.73B | 20.61 |
| Nextpower Inc. (NXT)vs › | $16.94B | 25.11 |
| Weatherford International plc (WFRD)vs › | $5.95B | 14.76 |
| Enphase Energy, Inc. (ENPH)vs › | $5.92B | 21.24 |
| California Resources Corp (CRC)vs › | $4.67B | 8.82 |
| SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (SEDG)vs › | $3.33B | N/A |
| Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU)vs › | $3.29B | 58.74 |
| Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP)vs › | $3.27B | N/A |
| Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)vs › | $21.28B | 10.28 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
8.2
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
5.5
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $6.35 implies +48.0% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $4.29.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $33.29 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $6.35 | $4.01 – $7.51 | 14 | 5.2x |
| 2027-12-31 | $4.21 | $2.48 – $5.14 | 15 | 7.9x |
| 2028-12-31 | $4.66 | $2.11 – $9.05 | 8 | 7.1x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for APA Corporation (APA)?
- The forward PE ratio for APA stock is 5.52.
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About APA Corporation
APA Corporation operates in the upstream segment of the oil and natural gas industry, utilizing its various subsidiaries to explore for, develop, and produce hydrocarbon assets. The company maintains significant operational presences in the United States, Egypt, and the United Kingdom, while also conducting exploration activities offshore Suriname. Furthermore, APA Corporation manages critical gathering, processing, and transmission infrastructure within West Texas and holds ownership interests in four major pipelines connecting the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast. Established in 1954, the company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
- CEO
- John J. Christmann