APA Corporation (APA, Oil & Gas Exploration & Production) Stock Valuation & Fair Value Mixed on our tests
APA Corporation (APA, Oil & Gas Exploration & Production) trades at a blended P/E of 7.8, about 21% below its historical normal valuation, with a forward growth estimate of -12.4%. Analysts' one-year estimates have been hit 10% of the time. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 9.9 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-10-02 close of $43.68 corresponds to about $55.00 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.
- Price $45.47 at the 2026-10-08 close, 3.5% above the 20-day average ($43.94) and 7.6% above the 50-day ($42.27).
- RSI (14) at 60.4.
- 52-week range $21.16 to $47.41: the price is 4.1% below the high and 114.9% above the low.
The Street vs SeerForecast
Wall Street's mean price target for APA is $46.20 across 25 analysts, 1.6% above the current price. The average analyst rating is Hold. Our SeerForecast read of the same stock, formed without analyst targets: mixed on our tests. When the two disagree, start your digging there.
Valuation flags
- Negative growth forecast
- Misses analyst estimates often (70%)
Verdict history
tickerseer's rating moved from favorable on our tests (2026-06-03) to mixed on our tests (2026-10-05). New rating rules took effect in the week of 2026-09-28, and this rating moved across that change, so part of the move may come from the new rules rather than the company.
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Frequently asked questions
Is APA Corporation stock overvalued?
At a blended P/E of 7.8 versus its historical normal P/E of 9.9, APA Corporation trades about 21% below its typical valuation. tickerseer currently rates it mixed on our tests.
What is APA Corporation's fair value and PEG?
APA Corporation trades at a blended P/E of 7.8 against a historical normal P/E of 9.9, a forward growth estimate of -12.4%. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 9.9 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-10-02 close of $43.68 corresponds to about $55.00 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.
Has tickerseer's rating of APA Corporation changed?
tickerseer's rating moved from favorable on our tests (2026-06-03) to mixed on our tests (2026-10-05). New rating rules took effect in the week of 2026-09-28, and this rating moved across that change, so part of the move may come from the new rules rather than the company.
What is the analyst price target for APA Corporation?
The mean Wall Street price target for APA Corporation is $46.20 across 25 analysts, 1.6% above the current price. tickerseer's SeerForecast verdict is formed independently of analyst targets.
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