AR
Antero Resources Corp
$35.09
▼ 0.8%Updated Today 12:11 PM ET
AR at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.
Overall: Strong · 81/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.
▼ Down 6.0% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$10.96B
P/E
11.4x
Forward P/E (est.)
8.14x
ROE
12.7%
Revenue Growth
28.8%
EPS Growth
364.7%
Profit Margin
16.4%
FCF Yield
15.7%
Debt / Equity
0.19x
ROIC
7.0%
Interest Coverage
3.08x
Current Ratio
0.4x
Dividend Yield
—
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
—
Rating Score
81/100
Antero Resources Corp (AR) is a large-cap company in the Energy industry, part of the Energy sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $10.96B.
In its latest reported year it generated about $5.28B in revenue.
Our model rates AR Strong (81/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what AR's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. AR trades near $35.09, below its 50-day average ($36.29) and 200-day average ($35.56). Price below both averages is a downtrend — momentum is against buyers for now.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 52 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. AR's is $0.93 (~2.7% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month AR found buyers near $32.82 (support) and sellers near $37.08 (resistance); its 52-week range is $29.10–$45.75. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.2× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
4Y CAGR
3.4%
Revenue moved from $1.74B in 2016 to $5.28B in 2025, a 13.1% compound annual growth rate. The most recent year grew a strong 28.8% year over year. Consistent top-line growth is one sign of healthy demand.
Gross Margin
72.1%
Operating Margin
16.7%
Net Margin
16.4%
ROE
12.7%
Antero Resources Corp keeps about 16.4% of each sales dollar as net profit, with a 72.1% gross margin and 16.7% operating margin. Return on equity is 12.7% and return on invested capital about 7.0%. Margins this wide usually signal pricing power or a cost advantage.
Total Debt
$2.66B
Net Debt
$2.66B
Net Debt / EBITDA
3.01x
Debt / Equity
0.19x
Leverage: debt-to-equity is 0.2x, and operating profit covers interest about 3.1x, with a current ratio of 0.4x. That is a conservative balance sheet — a cushion in downturns. It carries roughly $2.66B of total debt against $4.54M of cash.
Operating CF
$1.63B
Free Cash Flow
$1.63B
FCF Margin
30.9%
In the latest year Antero Resources Corp produced about $1.63B of operating cash flow and $1.63B of free cash flow after capital spending. That is a free-cash-flow yield of about 15.7% on today's price. Strong cash generation funds dividends, buybacks, and reinvestment.
P/E
11.4x
P/S
2.08x
P/B
1.41x
EV / EBITDA
8.34x
AR trades at 11.4x trailing earnings (about 8.1x on estimated forward earnings), 2.1x sales, and 1.4x book value. That is an undemanding multiple — potentially cheap if the business is stable.
Where AR sits versus its Energy sector peers in the S&P 500.
Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 26 Energy companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.
How AR stacks up against its Energy peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Energy sector (30 S&P 500 companies), AR ranks #2 of 30 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (11.4x P/E vs. 17.2x median) with a lower return on equity (12.7% vs. 13.7%) and faster revenue growth (28.8% vs. 3.4%).
P/E vs sector
11.4x
median 17.2x
ROE vs sector
12.7%
median 13.7%
Growth vs sector
28.8%
median 3.4%
Sector rank
#2
of 30 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Energy companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 30 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.
2030 price target (Base Case)
$0.00 – $0.00
vs. $35.09 today · expected CAGR 14% – 25%
| Metric | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.81B | $8.78B | $11.33B | $14.61B | $18.85B |
| Net income | $1.09B | $1.40B | $1.81B | $2.34B | $3.02B |
| EPS | $3.51 | $4.53 | $5.85 | $7.54 | $9.73 |
| Share price (low) | $24.60 | $31.74 | $40.94 | $52.81 | $68.13 |
| Share price (high) | $38.66 | $49.87 | $64.33 | $82.99 | $107.06 |
| CAGR (low–high) | -30% / 10% | -5% / 19% | 5% / 22% | 11% / 24% | 14% / 25% |
Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.
The case for AR:
- Revenue is growing 28.8% a year, a sign of real demand.
- High net margins (16.4%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
- Healthy free-cash-flow yield (~15.7%) funds buybacks and dividends.
- A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.2x) lowers risk.
- Our model's overall read is Strong (81/100).
The case against AR:
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Antero Resources Corp is a large-cap energy business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 11.4x earnings, which our model scores Strong (81/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
AR — frequently asked questions
Is AR a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Antero Resources Corp Strong (81/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is AR's rating on The Stocks School?
Antero Resources Corp currently scores 81/100 (Strong) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does AR's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Antero Resources Corp's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for AR calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this AR analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell AR. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
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