CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CNQ • CA1363851017
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67.48 CAD
+0.99 (+1.49%)
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This CNQ.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CNQ.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CNQ was profitable.
- CNQ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CNQ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CNQ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CNQ (11.78%) is better than 95.19% of its industry peers.
- CNQ's Return On Equity of 24.39% is amongst the best of the industry. CNQ outperforms 97.60% of its industry peers.
- CNQ's Return On Invested Capital of 9.40% is amongst the best of the industry. CNQ outperforms 93.27% of its industry peers.
- CNQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.51%. This is above the industry average of 6.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.78% | ||
| ROE | 24.39% | ||
| ROIC | 9.4% |
ROA(3y)9.93%
ROA(5y)10.83%
ROE(3y)20.18%
ROE(5y)21.98%
ROIC(3y)10.51%
ROIC(5y)11.92%
1.3 Margins
- CNQ has a Profit Margin of 27.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CNQ outperforms 93.27% of its industry peers.
- CNQ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CNQ has a better Operating Margin (25.81%) than 82.21% of its industry peers.
- CNQ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.46%, CNQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CNQ has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.91% | ||
| GM | 48.46% |
OM growth 3Y-9.57%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y2.58%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.61%
GM growth 5Y6.01%
2. CNQ.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CNQ is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CNQ has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, CNQ has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for CNQ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CNQ has an Altman-Z score of 3.05. This indicates that CNQ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CNQ's Altman-Z score of 3.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNQ outperforms 78.85% of its industry peers.
- CNQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.42. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CNQ would need 2.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.42, CNQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.43, CNQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC7.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.95 indicates that CNQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.95, CNQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CNQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of CNQ (0.63) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CNQ does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. CNQ.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CNQ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.45%.
- The earnings per share for CNQ have been decreasing by -14.02% on average. This is quite bad
- Looking at the last year, CNQ shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.71% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 18.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.45%
EPS 3Y-14.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-11.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.87%
Revenue growth 5Y18.07%
Sales Q2Q%1.49%
3.2 Future
- CNQ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.02% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CNQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.2%
EPS Next 2Y0%
EPS Next 3Y23%
EPS Next 5Y0.02%
Revenue Next Year-5.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.56%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.52%
Revenue Next 5Y0.24%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CNQ.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.01, the valuation of CNQ can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNQ is valued a bit cheaper than 67.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- CNQ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- CNQ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.24.
- 65.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNQ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.79, CNQ is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CNQ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNQ is cheaper than 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CNQ is valued a bit cheaper than 70.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of CNQ may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CNQ's earnings are expected to grow with 23.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0%
EPS Next 3Y23%
5. CNQ.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CNQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.60%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CNQ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.47.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CNQ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CNQ grows each year by 23.13%, which is quite nice.
- CNQ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of CNQ decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.13%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- CNQ pays out 45.02% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of CNQ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.02%
EPS Next 2Y0%
EPS Next 3Y23%
CNQ.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CNQ (3/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
67.48
+0.99 (+1.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-05 2026-03-05/dmh
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners75.39%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.24%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap140.67B
Revenue(TTM)38.76B
Net Income(TTM)10.82B
Analysts73.6
Price Target54.18 (-19.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.6% |
Yearly Dividend2.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.13%
DP45.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-20 2026-03-20 (0.625)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.27%
Max EPS beat(2)17.45%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.87%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.27%
Max EPS beat(4)17.45%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.69%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.63%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.08%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.21%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.16%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.11%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.24%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.61%
PT rev (1m)1.07%
PT rev (3m)0.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)12.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.24 | ||
| P/S | 3.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.31 | ||
| P/B | 3.17 | ||
| P/tB | 3.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.26 |
EPS(TTM)3.55
EY5.26%
EPS(NY)2.9
Fwd EY4.3%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY5.91%
OCF(TTM)7.25
OCFY10.74%
SpS18.59
BVpS21.28
TBVpS21.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number41.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.78% | ||
| ROE | 24.39% | ||
| ROCE | 11.94% | ||
| ROIC | 9.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.48% | ||
| OM | 25.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 27.91% | ||
| GM | 48.46% | ||
| FCFM | 21.45% |
ROA(3y)9.93%
ROA(5y)10.83%
ROE(3y)20.18%
ROE(5y)21.98%
ROIC(3y)10.51%
ROIC(5y)11.92%
ROICexc(3y)10.63%
ROICexc(5y)12.09%
ROICexgc(3y)10.63%
ROICexgc(5y)12.09%
ROCE(3y)13.35%
ROCE(5y)15.13%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.62%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-18.62%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-9.57%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y2.58%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.61%
GM growth 5Y6.01%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 72.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.23 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.85% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.05 |
F-Score7
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)122.21%
Cap/Depr(5y)103%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.81%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.45%
EPS 3Y-14.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-11.83%
EPS Next Y-18.2%
EPS Next 2Y0%
EPS Next 3Y23%
EPS Next 5Y0.02%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.87%
Revenue growth 5Y18.07%
Sales Q2Q%1.49%
Revenue Next Year-5.58%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.56%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.52%
Revenue Next 5Y0.24%
EBIT growth 1Y2.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.16%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year105.56%
EBIT Next 3Y34.18%
EBIT Next 5Y23.1%
FCF growth 1Y816.81%
FCF growth 3Y-16.45%
FCF growth 5Y31.02%
OCF growth 1Y12.85%
OCF growth 3Y-7.99%
OCF growth 5Y26.23%
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES / CNQ.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CNQ.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CNQ stock?
CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ.CA) is 19.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.17.
What is the financial health of CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ.CA) is 7 / 10.