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CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNQ - CA1363851017 - Common Stock

33.43 USD
-0.54 (-1.59%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:20:28 PM
33.5 USD
+0.07 (+0.21%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:20:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CNQ. CNQ was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CNQ while its profitability can be described as average. CNQ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CNQ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CNQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CNQ 4 years were profitable.
CNQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CNQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CNQ (7.78%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.45%, CNQ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
CNQ's Return On Invested Capital of 10.43% is amongst the best of the industry. CNQ outperforms 83.81% of its industry peers.
CNQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.06%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.66%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.78%
ROE 16.45%
ROIC 10.43%
ROA(3y)10.79%
ROA(5y)8.36%
ROE(3y)21.6%
ROE(5y)16.84%
ROIC(3y)13.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CNQ (17.23%) is better than 69.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNQ has declined.
CNQ has a better Operating Margin (26.62%) than 65.71% of its industry peers.
CNQ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CNQ's Gross Margin of 48.85% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CNQ outperforms 58.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CNQ has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.62%
PM (TTM) 17.23%
GM 48.85%
OM growth 3Y-4.83%
OM growth 5Y2.21%
PM growth 3Y-12.43%
PM growth 5Y-6.28%
GM growth 3Y-3.13%
GM growth 5Y-1.06%
CNQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CNQ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CNQ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CNQ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CNQ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CNQ Yearly Shares OutstandingCNQ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
CNQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.61 indicates that CNQ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CNQ has a better Altman-Z score (2.61) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
CNQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CNQ has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.44) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.61
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC7.3%
CNQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

CNQ has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that CNQ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CNQ's Current ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNQ is outperformed by 61.43% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that CNQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CNQ (0.53) is worse than 80.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.53
CNQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CNQ shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.21%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.79% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 8.06% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.21%
EPS 3Y4.92%
EPS 5Y16.79%
EPS Q2Q%-11.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.06%
Revenue growth 3Y5.86%
Revenue growth 5Y9.29%
Sales Q2Q%7.01%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CNQ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.58% on average per year.
CNQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.99%
EPS Next 2Y-4.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.68%
EPS Next 5Y17.58%
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y2.64%
Revenue Next 5Y1.31%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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.
CNQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B 40B
CNQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CNQ is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.86.
CNQ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNQ is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
CNQ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CNQ is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.77.
CNQ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. CNQ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.86
Fwd PE 14.77
CNQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CNQ is valued a bit cheaper than 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.14
CNQ Per share dataCNQ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CNQ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.31
PEG (5Y)0.77
EPS Next 2Y-4.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.68%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.91%, CNQ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.91, CNQ pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, CNQ pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.91%

5.2 History

The dividend of CNQ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.37%!
CNQ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
CNQ has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.37%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
CNQ Yearly Dividends per shareCNQ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

CNQ pays out 71.45% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CNQ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP71.45%
EPS Next 2Y-4.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.68%
CNQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B
CNQ Dividend Payout.CNQ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CNQ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES

NYSE:CNQ (11/21/2025, 8:20:28 PM)

After market: 33.5 +0.07 (+0.21%)

33.43

-0.54 (-1.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Inst Owners75.7%
Inst Owner Change-4.53%
Ins Owners2.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap69.77B
Revenue(TTM)38.62B
Net Income(TTM)6.66B
Analysts75.2
Price Target38.73 (15.85%)
Short Float %0.8%
Short Ratio2.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.91%
Yearly Dividend1.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.37%
DP71.45%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date12-12 2025-12-12 (0.5875)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.27%
Max EPS beat(2)12.93%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.9%
Max EPS beat(4)12.93%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.49%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.16%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.16%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.16%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.3%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.3%
PT rev (1m)0.7%
PT rev (3m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.86
Fwd PE 14.77
P/S 2.54
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.65
P/B 2.43
P/tB 2.43
EV/EBITDA 6.14
EPS(TTM)2.6
EY7.78%
EPS(NY)2.26
Fwd EY6.77%
FCF(TTM)-0.35
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.02
OCFY15.03%
SpS13.14
BVpS13.76
TBVpS13.76
PEG (NY)4.31
PEG (5Y)0.77
Graham Number28.38
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.78%
ROE 16.45%
ROCE 13.3%
ROIC 10.43%
ROICexc 10.44%
ROICexgc 10.44%
OM 26.62%
PM (TTM) 17.23%
GM 48.85%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)10.79%
ROA(5y)8.36%
ROE(3y)21.6%
ROE(5y)16.84%
ROIC(3y)13.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.27%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)13.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.66%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.27%
OM growth 3Y-4.83%
OM growth 5Y2.21%
PM growth 3Y-12.43%
PM growth 5Y-6.28%
GM growth 3Y-3.13%
GM growth 5Y-1.06%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.93
Cap/Depr 180.69%
Cap/Sales 40.92%
Interest Coverage 12.17
Cash Conversion 77.63%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.53
Altman-Z 2.61
F-Score5
WACC7.3%
ROIC/WACC1.43
Cap/Depr(3y)121.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.34%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.21%
EPS 3Y4.92%
EPS 5Y16.79%
EPS Q2Q%-11.34%
EPS Next Y2.99%
EPS Next 2Y-4.08%
EPS Next 3Y8.68%
EPS Next 5Y17.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.06%
Revenue growth 3Y5.86%
Revenue growth 5Y9.29%
Sales Q2Q%7.01%
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y1.01%
Revenue Next 3Y2.64%
Revenue Next 5Y1.31%
EBIT growth 1Y3.24%
EBIT growth 3Y0.75%
EBIT growth 5Y11.71%
EBIT Next Year114.69%
EBIT Next 3Y28.54%
EBIT Next 5Y18.38%
FCF growth 1Y-114.97%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y22.25%
OCF growth 3Y-2.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.68%

CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES / CNQ FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CNQ.


What is the valuation status for CNQ stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CNQ stock?

CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CNQ stock?

The financial health rating of CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CNQ stock?

The dividend rating of CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 71.45%.