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CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

80 USD
+1.64 (+2.09%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:21:10 PM
80 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:21:10 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CNR. CNR was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. The financial health of CNR is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CNR is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Of the past 5 years CNR 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CNR had a positive operating cash flow.
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's Return On Assets of -0.70% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNR is outperformed by 69.86% of its industry peers.
CNR has a worse Return On Equity (-1.15%) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
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.
With a Gross Margin value of 17.28%, CNR is not doing good in the industry: 66.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
CNR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CNR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.95 indicates that CNR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CNR has a Altman-Z score of 1.95. This is in the better half of the industry: CNR outperforms 66.03% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (5.53) than 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.09, CNR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 5.53
Altman-Z 1.95
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.72%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.82 indicates that CNR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CNR (1.82) is better than 73.68% of its industry peers.
CNR has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that CNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CNR has a Quick ratio of 1.29. This is in the better half of the industry: CNR outperforms 66.51% of its industry peers.
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

CNR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -94.27%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, CNR shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 64.05%.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CNR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.84% on average per year.
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

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 102.56, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CNR.
68.90% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CNR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CNR is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CNR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.04.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CNR is valued a bit cheaper than 79.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.59, CNR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 102.56
Fwd PE 9.04
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

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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 54.22
EV/EBITDA 8.18
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)4.54
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.51%, CNR is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
CNR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 5.93.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, CNR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.51%

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

CNR has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
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 (11/28/2025, 8:21:10 PM)

After market: 80 0 (0%)

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+1.64 (+2.09%)

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 Owners94.28%
Inst Owner Change-2.37%
Ins Owners1.87%
Ins Owner Change-0.46%
Market Cap4.10B
Revenue(TTM)3.71B
Net Income(TTM)-43.41M
Analysts82.22
Price Target116.69 (45.86%)
Short Float %4.92%
Short Ratio2.73
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.51%
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 102.56
Fwd PE 9.04
P/S 1.1
P/FCF 54.22
P/OCF 12.82
P/B 1.08
P/tB 1.08
EV/EBITDA 8.18
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY0.98%
EPS(NY)8.85
Fwd EY11.06%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY1.84%
OCF(TTM)6.24
OCFY7.8%
SpS72.45
BVpS73.75
TBVpS73.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.54
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 1.95
F-Score4
WACC8.72%
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.