Antero Resources Corporation (AR) — Stock Score Summary

Antero Resources Corporation (AR) has a MoatMap StockRank of 66/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (41/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Antero Resources, a leading US natural gas and NGL producer, is a prime beneficiary of the 'Escalating Middle East Energy Shock' and 'Broad Commodity Inflation Cycle' themes. The specific mention of 'US LNG exporters' as a beneficiary in the macro theme description highlights a powerful tailwind for Antero, as Europe and Asia seek reliable energy sources outside of conflict zones, driving demand for US LNG. The market continues to underprice the *duration* and *severity* of this energy supply shock, creating an asymmetric opportunity in a quality US domestic energy producer, despite its cyclical nature, as it benefits from strategic energy independence investments.

Antero Resources Corporation is a leading independent oil and natural gas company primarily engaged in the development and production of natural gas, NGLs, and crude oil from the Marcellus and Utica shales in the Appalachian Basin. The company benefits from its strategic position in top-tier unconventional reservoirs and its integrated midstream assets, providing a competitive edge in cost-efficient production and takeaway capacity. Antero is a significant pure-play producer with substantial NGL exposure.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$38.24
Market Cap$12.2B
P/E (TTM)11.84
P/E (Forward)7.80
Price/Book1.41
Return on Equity12.8%
Return on Invested Capital8.3%
Debt/Equity57.77
Gross Margin67.2%
Operating Margin36.5%
Revenue Growth34.3%
Free Cash Flow$635M

Antero Resources Corporation operates in the Oil & Gas E&P industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Antero Resources Corporation’s (AR) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Antero Resources Corporation (AR) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (47), and Momentum (41) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does Antero Resources Corporation have an economic moat?
Antero Resources Corporation (AR) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Antero Resources Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Antero Resources Corporation (AR) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Antero Resources Corporation in?
Antero Resources Corporation (AR) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas E&P industry (United States).