Stock Analysis
Corteva, Inc. Common StockCTVA
P/E 8.52×· 5Y range 7.88–82.26×· bottom 0% of history
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: SIC: 0100
AnalystsBuy29 analystsP/E 8.5× sits at the 0th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 49% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, cheap valuation
Strengths
- Quality85
Risks
- Growth6
- Profitability35
Mixed business trading cheap — priced for skepticism.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 8/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Interest coverage 9.0× — debt well covered
- ✓P/E 8.5× at bottom 0% of 5-year history
What's happening with CTVA
Profile
Strong valuation and earnings quality; growth, moat and profitability lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation95/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (0th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (7.4%)20/25
- P/S (0.5x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (5.1x)25/25
- Growth6/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (2.7%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (-11.2%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-9.4%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (-57.6%)0/25
- Profitability35/100 · Weak
- ROIC (6.2%)5/25
- ROE (4.0%)5/25
- Net margin (5.7%)13/25
- Operating margin (12.3%)12/25
- Financial Health59/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (1.03)3/25
- Current ratio (1.52)18/25
- Interest coverage (9.0x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 6%)20/25
- Quality85/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (8/9)25/25
- Beneish M (-2.64)25/25
- FCF conversion (62%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 7.4%)20/25
- Moat31/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/7 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (41.1%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (6/7 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -6.9%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.0 — distress-zone balance sheet
About Corteva, Inc. Common Stock
Corteva is an agricultural inputs pure play that was formed in 2019 when it was spun off from DowDuPont. Show more
The company is a leader in the development of new seed and crop protection products. Seeds generate the majority of profits with the remainder coming from crop protection products. Corteva plans to spin off its seeds business in late 2026. The seeds business will be named Vylor, while the crop protection business will retain the Corteva name and be a pure-play crop protection company following the divestiture. Corteva operates globally, but around half of revenue comes from North America.
Headquarters: INDIANAPOLIS, IN · Employees: 21,500 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
95A+P/E (TTM)8.5xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 7.9x–82.3x · lowest in history
P/FCF1.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield7.4%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -0.8%–7.9% · highest in history
P/S (TTM)0.48xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.4x–4.4x · lowest in history
EV/EBIT5.1xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 4.8x–41.7x · lowest in history
EV/Sales0.6xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E20.0xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio0.34xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio4.58D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield5.68%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio12.8%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
35DROIC6.2%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE4.0%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA2.4%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin5.7%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin12.3%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin49.5%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin3.5%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin3.5%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
6ERevenue CAGR2.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-11.2%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-9.4%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth-57.6%D
Grade D: Decl.Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-10.3%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
59CAltman Z-Score1.03D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.52xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.10xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage9.0xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment4.0yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT1.1xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.19xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.49xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
85APiotroski F-Score8/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.64A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion62.3%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability7.4%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.3%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.42xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TITUS BRIAN Filed | TITUS BRIAN | BuyJ | +14.4K | |
TITUS BRIAN Filed | TITUS BRIAN | BuyJ | +17.7K | |
TITUS BRIAN Filed | TITUS BRIAN | BuyJ | +14.8K | |
TITUS BRIAN Filed | TITUS BRIAN | SellJ | -11083 | |
TITUS BRIAN Filed | TITUS BRIAN | SellJ | -13315 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KISSAM LUTHER C IV Filed | KISSAM LUTHER C IV | SellJ | -127949 | |
Johnson David Paul Filed | Johnson David Paul | Tax withholding | -8517 | |
Johnson Jennifer Amy Filed | Johnson Jennifer Amy | Tax withholding | -446 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
31DROIC >12% Years0/7 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)41.1%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years6/7 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-6.9%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.51
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$3.55
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$37.72
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$4.88B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$2.37B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$2.51B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$25.40B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.56xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$8.54B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.71B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Corteva, Inc. Common Stock (CTVA)
Corteva, Inc. Common Stock meets 8 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 1.03 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.64 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Takes ~4.0 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Corteva, Inc. Common Stock posted a net loss in 1 of 7 available completed fiscal years (2019–2025).
- At a valuation score of 95/100, CTVA trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 8.5).
- The stock currently yields 5.7% in dividends.
See how CTVA ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all CTVA moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Pre-market | 14.90 | -80.81% | -151.37 |
| Oct 1 | Regular | 12.33 | -84.13% | -168.84 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CTVA
What is the current Corteva, Inc. Common Stock (CTVA) stock price?
CTVA is trading at $12.88 at the last market close, up 0.00% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CTVA pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CTVA stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Corteva, Inc. Common Stock's financial health at 59/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CTVA stock overvalued?
Corteva, Inc. Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of 8.5 and our valuation score rates it 95/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Corteva, Inc. Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CTVA. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Corteva, Inc. Common Stock operate in?
Corteva, Inc. Common Stock operates in the Basic Materials sector, within the SIC: 0100 industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Corteva, Inc. Common Stock do?
Corteva is an agricultural inputs pure play that was formed in 2019 when it was spun off from DowDuPont.
About Corteva, Inc. Common Stock (CTVA) Stock
Corteva, Inc. Common Stock (CTVA) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the SIC: 0100 industry. As of the latest update, Corteva, Inc. Common Stock is trading at $12.88, up 0.00% on the day with a market capitalization of $8.5 billion. The financial health score for CTVA is 59/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for CTVA stock.
CTVA Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for CTVA with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Corteva, Inc. Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 59/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CTVA.
- Sector peers: Compare CTVA against 2 other basic materials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CTVA a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Corteva, Inc. Common Stock (CTVA) as an investment. The financial health score of 59/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Corteva, Inc. Common Stock (CTVA) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.