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CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNR - US2189371006 - Common Stock

83.27 USD
-0.77 (-0.92%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:11:32 PM
83.27 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:11:32 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CNR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CNR against 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CNR seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CNR is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CNR was profitable.
CNR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years CNR 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years CNR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CNR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNR 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 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

CNR has a worse Return On Assets (-0.70%) than 69.86% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -1.15%, CNR is not doing good in the industry: 68.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.7%
ROE -1.15%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)17.24%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)35.71%
ROE(5y)22.09%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

CNR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNR has grown nicely.
CNR has a Gross Margin of 17.28%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNR underperforms 66.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CNR has declined.
CNR does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.28%
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%
CNR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CNR does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CNR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CNR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CNR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CNR Yearly Shares OutstandingCNR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
CNR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

CNR has an Altman-Z score of 2.00. 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.
The Altman-Z score of CNR (2.00) is better than 66.51% of its industry peers.
CNR has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.53. This is a neutral value as CNR would need 5.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CNR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.53. This is in the better half of the industry: CNR outperforms 62.68% of its industry peers.
CNR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CNR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) than 78.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 5.53
Altman-Z 2
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.84%
CNR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CNR has a Current Ratio of 1.82. This is a normal value and indicates that CNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.82, CNR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that CNR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.29, CNR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.82
Quick Ratio 1.29
CNR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CNR have decreased strongly by -94.27% in the last year.
CNR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.60% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 64.05% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 9.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-94.27%
EPS 3Y93.33%
EPS 5Y22.6%
EPS Q2Q%-81.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)64.05%
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.
CNR is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 25.29% yearly.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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.
CNR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
CNR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 106.76, the valuation of CNR can be described as expensive.
68.90% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CNR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, CNR is valued quite expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.41, 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 77.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CNR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 106.76
Fwd PE 9.41
CNR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CNR.
CNR's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 56.43
EV/EBITDA 8.59
CNR Per share dataCNR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.72
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.48%, CNR is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CNR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.91.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.48, CNR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.48%

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
CNR Yearly Dividends per shareCNR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of CNR are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CNR will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-65.55%
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%
CNR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC

NYSE:CNR (12/5/2025, 8:11:32 PM)

After market: 83.27 0 (0%)

83.27

-0.77 (-0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Inst Owners92.24%
Inst Owner Change-2.37%
Ins Owners1.85%
Ins Owner Change-0.46%
Market Cap4.27B
Revenue(TTM)3.71B
Net Income(TTM)-43.41M
Analysts82.22
Price Target116.69 (40.13%)
Short Float %5.74%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.48%
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-65.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-207.45%
Max EPS beat(2)184.18%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-48.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-207.45%
Max EPS beat(4)184.18%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-8.07%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.86%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)10.73%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.91%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-24.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.91%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.36%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.36%
PT rev (1m)17.45%
PT rev (3m)20.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-86.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-91.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-123.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 106.76
Fwd PE 9.41
P/S 1.15
P/FCF 56.43
P/OCF 13.34
P/B 1.13
P/tB 1.13
EV/EBITDA 8.59
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY0.94%
EPS(NY)8.85
Fwd EY10.62%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY1.77%
OCF(TTM)6.24
OCFY7.49%
SpS72.45
BVpS73.75
TBVpS73.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.72
Graham Number35.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.7%
ROE -1.15%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.28%
FCFM 2.04%
ROA(3y)17.24%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)35.71%
ROE(5y)22.09%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)28.54%
ROCE(5y)18.52%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 5.53
Debt/EBITDA 0.67
Cap/Depr 48.81%
Cap/Sales 6.58%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 64.21%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.82
Quick Ratio 1.29
Altman-Z 2
F-Score4
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACCN/A
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)64.05%
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-100.47%
EBIT growth 3Y34.19%
EBIT growth 5Y12.15%
EBIT Next Year38.6%
EBIT Next 3Y35.04%
EBIT Next 5Y28.31%
FCF growth 1Y-88.1%
FCF growth 3Y19.97%
FCF growth 5Y31.85%
OCF growth 1Y-59.53%
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 3 / 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.