CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNR - US2189371006 - Common Stock
82.14 USD
-1.1 (-1.32%)
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 shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CNR was profitable.
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
With a Return On Assets value of -0.70%, CNR is not doing good in the industry: 69.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CNR has a Return On Equity of -1.15%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNR underperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNR has grown nicely.
CNR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CNR's Gross Margin of 17.28% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNR is outperformed by 67.46% of its industry peers.
CNR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CNR does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CNR does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for CNR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CNR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CNR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.99 indicates that CNR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.99, CNR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.99% of the companies in the same industry.
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 63.16% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CNR (0.09) is better than 78.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.87%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.82, CNR is doing good in 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.
CNR's Quick ratio of 1.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNR outperforms 66.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
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 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
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 25.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-116.74%
EPS Next 2Y-5.74%
EPS Next 3Y-2.33%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue Next Year76.61%
Revenue Next 2Y39.04%
Revenue Next 3Y25.58%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 105.31, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CNR.
CNR's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CNR is more expensive than 68.90% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say CNR is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.62, the valuation of CNR can be described as very reasonable.
CNR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNR is cheaper than 77.51% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.51. CNR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 105.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CNR is on the same level as its industry peers.
CNR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 55.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as CNR's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.66
EPS Next 2Y-5.74%
EPS Next 3Y-2.33%
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 5.71.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.48, CNR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.48% |
5.2 History
CNR has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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-5.74%
EPS Next 3Y-2.33%
NYSE:CNR (12/10/2025, 10:49:03 AM)
82.14
-1.1 (-1.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners92.24%
Inst Owner Change-2.36%
Ins Owners1.85%
Ins Owner Change-0.46%
Market Cap4.21B
Revenue(TTM)3.71B
Net Income(TTM)-43.41M
Analysts82.22
Price Target116.69 (42.06%)
Short Float %5.74%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.48% |
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-65.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)2.23%
PT rev (3m)20.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-84.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-90.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)27.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)-63.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 105.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.62 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 55.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.16 | ||
| P/B | 1.11 | ||
| P/tB | 1.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.51 |
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY0.95%
EPS(NY)8.54
Fwd EY10.39%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY1.8%
OCF(TTM)6.24
OCFY7.6%
SpS72.45
BVpS73.75
TBVpS73.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.66
Graham Number35.98
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.99 |
F-Score4
WACC8.87%
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-116.74%
EPS Next 2Y-5.74%
EPS Next 3Y-2.33%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)64.05%
Revenue growth 3Y19.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%74.39%
Revenue Next Year76.61%
Revenue Next 2Y39.04%
Revenue Next 3Y25.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-100.47%
EBIT growth 3Y34.19%
EBIT growth 5Y12.15%
EBIT Next Year30.72%
EBIT Next 3Y35.46%
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 -116.74% in the next year.