APAMEX:AP A 59 FCF Margin % is 0.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 96% below its 10-year median of 8.12. GuruFocus rates MEX:AP A with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN449.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 905 Oil & Gas companies, APA ranks better than 79.78% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. APA's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN144 Mil. APA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN41,962 Mil. Therefore, APA's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for APA's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AP A'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.64 Med: 8.12 Max: 29.88
Current: 17.46
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of APA was 29.88%. The lowest was -5.64%. And the median was 8.12%.
MEX:AP A's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 79.78% of 905
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs MEX:AP A: 17.46
APA FCF Margin % Related Terms
APA FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for APA's FCF Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, APA's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
APA FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, APA's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where APA's FCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
APA (MEX:AP A) has a FCF Margin % of 0.34% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on APA and its competitors. This is 96% below median its historical median of 8.12. According to the industry distribution chart, APA ranks #183 out of 905 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is APA's FCF Margin % too high?
APA's current FCF Margin % of 0.34% is 96% below median its 10-year median of 8.12. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Margin % is 3.31. APA's value of 0.34% is 89.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APA ranks #183 out of 905 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APA has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APA's FCF Margin % compare to AR and OVV?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, APA ranks #183 out of 905 companies for FCF Margin %. This places APA in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.31. APA's value of 0.34% is 89.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.12 vs. the industry median of 3.31, APA has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.31, based on 905 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. APA's current FCF Margin % of 0.34% is 89.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on APA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APA's current FCF Margin % is 0.34%, which is 96% below median its own 10-year median of 8.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA (MEX:AP A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN449.57, compared to a current price of MXN590.00 — trading 31.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 0.34%, which is 96% below median its 10-year median of 8.12 and 89.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.31. APA's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For APA (MEX:AP A), the current FCF Margin % is 0.34% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is APA (MEX:AP A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN590.00 is trading 31.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN449.57.
GuruFocus considers APA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AP A:
FCF Margin %: 0.34% (96% below median its 10-year median of 8.12)
GF Value™: MXN449.57 vs. price of MXN590.00 (31.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#183 of 905)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AP A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
APA Corp is an independent exploration and production company. It develops and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company's business has oil and gas operations in four segments: Egypt, the North Sea, Suriname, and the U.S. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the U.S. reporting segment. The company also has exploration interests in Uruguay, Alaska, and other international locations.
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