Antero Resources Corp (AR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Antero Resources Corp stock (AR) is currently trading at $44.67. Antero Resources Corp PE ratio is 22.00. Antero Resources Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.68. Analyst consensus price target for AR is $46.52. WallStSmart rates AR as Moderate Buy.
- AR PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- AR PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- AR intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- AR stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- AR fair value vs current price
- AR insider transactions and insider buying
- Is AR undervalued or overvalued?
- Antero Resources Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- AR Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- AR analyst price target and Smart Rating
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AR Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Antero Resources Corp (AR)
AR trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $95.00, offering a 63% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Antero Resources Corp (AR) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, operating margin. Concerns around return on equity. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Antero Resources Corp (AR) Key Strengths (6)
87.16% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Good growth relative to its price
Strong operational efficiency: $22 kept per $100 revenue
Trading at 1.76x book value, attractively priced
Strong earnings growth at 29.90% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Antero Resources Corp (AR) Areas to Watch (4)
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.68x sales
Solid revenue growth at 11.10% per year
Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue
Antero Resources Corp (AR) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 71/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 5.3/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.26), Price/Book (1.76) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 22.20%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 29.90%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Price/Sales, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.68) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 11.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.04%, Profit Margin at 12.30%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.04% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 11.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
The combination of Institutional Own. and Market Cap makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Return on Equity, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current B grade.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
AR Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
AR's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.68x trades 48% below its historical average of 5.12x (63th percentile). The current valuation is 96% below its historical high of 72.63x set in Dec 2013, and 3731% above its historical low of 0.07x in Mar 2020.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Antero Resources Corp (AR) · ENERGY › OIL & GAS E&P
The Big Picture
Antero Resources Corp operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 5.1B with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 12.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 904.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 318M in free cash flow and 371M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Antero Resources Corp push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Debt management: total debt of 5.1B is significantly higher than cash (210M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Antero Resources Corp.
Bottom Line
Antero Resources Corp offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(53 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HARDESTY, BENJAMIN A. Director | Sell | -12,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
PEARCE, SHERI See Remarks | Sell | -19,667 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SCHULTZ, YVETTE K See Remarks | Sell | -15,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HARDESTY, BENJAMIN A. Director | Sell | -12,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HARDESTY, BENJAMIN A. Director | Sell | -4,625 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:22:22 AM
About Antero Resources Corp(AR)
NYSE
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Antero Resources Corporation, an independent oil and natural gas company, acquires, explores, develops, and produces natural gas, natural gas liquids, and oil properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.