CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CNR - US2189371006 - Common Stock
90.14 USD
+2.55 (+2.91%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CNR. CNR was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CNR has an average financial health and profitability rating. CNR is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CNR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CNR had a positive cash flow from operations.
CNR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CNR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CNR's Return On Assets of 0.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNR is outperformed by 67.62% of its industry peers.
CNR has a Return On Equity of 0.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNR underperforms 66.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.90%, CNR is doing worse than 69.52% of the companies in the same industry.
CNR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 24.39%. This is above the industry average of 21.86%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.90%) for CNR is well below the 3 year average (24.39%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CNR had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.33% | ||
| ROE | 0.55% | ||
| ROIC | 1.9% |
ROA(3y)17.24%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)35.71%
ROE(5y)22.09%
ROIC(3y)24.39%
ROIC(5y)15.83%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CNR (0.63%) is worse than 65.71% of its industry peers.
CNR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CNR has a worse Operating Margin (3.73%) than 67.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNR has grown nicely.
CNR has a Gross Margin of 20.38%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNR underperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
CNR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.63% | ||
| GM | 20.38% |
OM growth 3Y12.32%
OM growth 5Y2.74%
PM growth 3Y70.14%
PM growth 5Y19.45%
GM growth 3Y-31.09%
GM growth 5Y-21.12%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CNR is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CNR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CNR has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CNR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CNR has an Altman-Z score of 2.01. This is not the best score and indicates that CNR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CNR's Altman-Z score of 2.01 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNR outperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CNR is 2.46, which is a good value as it means it would take CNR, 2.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CNR (2.46) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that CNR is not too dependend on debt financing.
CNR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNR outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC8.82%
2.3 Liquidity
CNR has a Current Ratio of 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that CNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CNR's Current ratio of 1.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNR outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
CNR has a Quick Ratio of 1.25. This is a normal value and indicates that CNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CNR (1.25) is better than 62.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CNR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -94.27%.
CNR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.60% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CNR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -13.20% in the last year.
CNR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.16% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-94.27%
EPS 3Y93.33%
EPS 5Y22.6%
EPS Q2Q%-81.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.2%
Revenue growth 3Y19.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%74.39%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CNR will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 25.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-122.99%
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue Next Year78.88%
Revenue Next 2Y39.25%
Revenue Next 3Y25.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 115.56, CNR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNR is valued a bit more expensive than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
CNR is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.19, the valuation of CNR can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CNR is cheaper than 77.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNR to the average of the S&P500 Index (33.72), we can say CNR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 115.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CNR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CNR.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.11
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CNR has a yearly dividend return of 0.45%, which is pretty low.
CNR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.92.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, CNR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
5.2 History
CNR has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
CNR pays out 148.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP148.79%
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%
NYSE:CNR (11/12/2025, 1:53:38 PM)
90.14
+2.55 (+2.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.28%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners1.87%
Ins Owner Change-6.2%
Market Cap4.64B
Revenue(TTM)2.21B
Net Income(TTM)20.62M
Analysts82.22
Price Target114.14 (26.63%)
Short Float %6.48%
Short Ratio3.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP148.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-158.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-207.45%
Max EPS beat(2)-110.49%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-94.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-207.45%
Max EPS beat(4)0.73%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-35.57%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.67%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-41.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.91%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-24.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.91%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.77%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.56%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.28%
PT rev (1m)14.89%
PT rev (3m)24.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-298.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-130.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-88.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-139.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 115.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.19 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.23 | ||
| P/tB | 1.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.55 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY0.87%
EPS(NY)8.85
Fwd EY9.81%
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY3.43%
OCF(TTM)7.64
OCFY8.47%
SpS63.72
BVpS73.2
TBVpS73.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.11
Graham Number35.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.33% | ||
| ROE | 0.55% | ||
| ROCE | 2.22% | ||
| ROIC | 1.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.06% | ||
| OM | 3.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.63% | ||
| GM | 20.38% | ||
| FCFM | 4.85% |
ROA(3y)17.24%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)35.71%
ROE(5y)22.09%
ROIC(3y)24.39%
ROIC(5y)15.83%
ROICexc(3y)28.23%
ROICexc(5y)18.22%
ROICexgc(3y)28.23%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)28.54%
ROCE(5y)18.52%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y35.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.67%
OM growth 3Y12.32%
OM growth 5Y2.74%
PM growth 3Y70.14%
PM growth 5Y19.45%
GM growth 3Y-31.09%
GM growth 5Y-21.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.64 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 58.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 770.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.01 |
F-Score6
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC0.22
Cap/Depr(3y)74.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)64.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.18%
Profit Quality(3y)104.03%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-94.27%
EPS 3Y93.33%
EPS 5Y22.6%
EPS Q2Q%-81.06%
EPS Next Y-122.99%
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.2%
Revenue growth 3Y19.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%74.39%
Revenue Next Year78.88%
Revenue Next 2Y39.25%
Revenue Next 3Y25.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-74.63%
EBIT growth 3Y34.19%
EBIT growth 5Y12.15%
EBIT Next Year38.6%
EBIT Next 3Y35.04%
EBIT Next 5Y28.61%
FCF growth 1Y-73.9%
FCF growth 3Y19.97%
FCF growth 5Y31.85%
OCF growth 1Y-49.63%
OCF growth 3Y15.95%
OCF growth 5Y14.26%
CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC / CNR FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CNR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CNR.
Can you provide the valuation status for CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) stock?
CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) stock?
The financial health rating of CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) is 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) is expected to decline by -122.99% in the next year.