APA

APA Corporation operates in the energy sector, specifically within the oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) industry. With a market capitalization of $8.76 billion, APA is a relatively large company, employing approximately 2,305 individuals. From a financial health perspective, APA exhibits strong profitability metrics. The company's gross margin stands at 66.5%, operating margin at 27.3%, and profit margin at 16.1%. In terms of returns, APA generates a return on equity (ROE) of 27.4% and a return on assets (ROA) of 9.9%. Additionally, the company's debt-to-equity ratio is substantial at 66.89, indicating significant leverage. From a valuation context, APA's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 6.07, with a forward P/E of 9.08 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.46. The company has experienced revenue contraction in the past year, reporting a -16.4% year-over-year decline. Meanwhile, APA's dividend yield is notably high at 394.0%, accompanied by a payout ratio of 23.9%.