CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:CRC • US13057Q3056

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This CRC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CRC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CRC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CRC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CRC has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CRC had a positive operating cash flow.
CRC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCRC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.90%, CRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CRC has a better Return On Equity (9.88%) than 61.24% of its industry peers.
  • CRC's Return On Invested Capital of 8.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRC outperforms 79.43% of its industry peers.
  • CRC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.47%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.14%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.9%
ROE 9.88%
ROIC 8.95%
ROA(3y)8.09%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)15.31%
ROE(5y)22.06%
ROIC(3y)11.47%
ROIC(5y)11.48%
CRC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCRC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 100 150

1.3 Margins

  • CRC has a Profit Margin of 9.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CRC outperforms 55.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CRC has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 21.34%, CRC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CRC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CRC's Gross Margin of 65.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRC outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CRC has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 21.34%
PM (TTM) 9.89%
GM 65.88%
OM growth 3Y-8.5%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-20.05%
PM growth 5Y-39.37%
GM growth 3Y-2.47%
GM growth 5Y1.92%
CRC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCRC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 100

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2. CRC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CRC is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CRC has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CRC has more shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CRC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CRC Yearly Shares OutstandingCRC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
CRC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCRC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • CRC has an Altman-Z score of 2.15. This is not the best score and indicates that CRC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of CRC (2.15) is better than 65.55% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CRC is 2.36, which is a good value as it means it would take CRC, 2.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.36, CRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CRC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.35, CRC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 2.36
Altman-Z 2.15
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC8.32%
CRC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCRC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CRC has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that CRC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of CRC (0.89) is worse than 64.11% of its industry peers.
  • CRC has a Quick Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that CRC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CRC has a Quick ratio (0.79) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.79
CRC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCRC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. CRC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • CRC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.04%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, CRC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -36.09% on average per year.
  • CRC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.73%.
  • CRC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.67% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.04%
EPS 3Y-6.09%
EPS 5Y-36.09%
EPS Q2Q%-48.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.73%
Revenue growth 3Y10.67%
Revenue growth 5Y18.67%
Sales Q2Q%5.36%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.16% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.04% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-65.16%
EPS Next 2Y-17.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.61%
EPS Next 5Y5.16%
Revenue Next Year3.22%
Revenue Next 2Y1.16%
Revenue Next 3Y3.04%
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 accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CRC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCRC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
CRC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCRC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 5 -5

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4. CRC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.52, the valuation of CRC can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CRC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.60, CRC is valued a bit cheaper.
  • CRC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.40.
  • CRC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • CRC is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.52
Fwd PE 47.4
CRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CRC is valued cheaper than 81.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRC is valued cheaper than 80.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.05
EV/EBITDA 5.53
CRC Per share dataCRC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of CRC may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • CRC's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.61% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-17.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.61%

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5. CRC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%, CRC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • CRC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.20.
  • CRC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.38%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CRC grows each year by 37.50%, which is quite nice.
  • CRC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • CRC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.5%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
CRC Yearly Dividends per shareCRC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 37.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CRC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of CRC is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP37.47%
EPS Next 2Y-17.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.61%
CRC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCRC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B
CRC Dividend Payout.CRC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CRC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CRC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP

NYSE:CRC (4/2/2026, 8:16:48 PM)

After market: 67.72 0 (0%)

67.72

+1.69 (+2.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)03-02
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners106.12%
Inst Owner Change7.12%
Ins Owners0.97%
Ins Owner Change15.26%
Market Cap6.00B
Revenue(TTM)3.67B
Net Income(TTM)363.00M
Analysts82.22
Price Target75.24 (11.1%)
Short Float %8.64%
Short Ratio7.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.38%
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)37.5%
DP37.47%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.02%
Max EPS beat(2)14.93%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.02%
Max EPS beat(4)35.33%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.53%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)8.3%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.62%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)18.5%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)11.3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)23.39%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.8%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.42%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.37%
PT rev (1m)15.54%
PT rev (3m)13.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-20.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-33.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.52
Fwd PE 47.4
P/S 1.64
P/FCF 11.05
P/OCF 6.94
P/B 1.63
P/tB 1.63
EV/EBITDA 5.53
EPS(TTM)4.1
EY6.05%
EPS(NY)1.43
Fwd EY2.11%
FCF(TTM)6.13
FCFY9.05%
OCF(TTM)9.76
OCFY14.42%
SpS41.41
BVpS41.47
TBVpS41.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number61.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.9%
ROE 9.88%
ROCE 12.32%
ROIC 8.95%
ROICexc 9.14%
ROICexgc 9.14%
OM 21.34%
PM (TTM) 9.89%
GM 65.88%
FCFM 14.8%
ROA(3y)8.09%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)15.31%
ROE(5y)22.06%
ROIC(3y)11.47%
ROIC(5y)11.48%
ROICexc(3y)12.68%
ROICexc(5y)12.71%
ROICexgc(3y)12.68%
ROICexgc(5y)12.71%
ROCE(3y)15.8%
ROCE(5y)15.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-22.71%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.71%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-8.5%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-20.05%
PM growth 5Y-39.37%
GM growth 3Y-2.47%
GM growth 5Y1.92%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 2.36
Debt/EBITDA 0.99
Cap/Depr 63.01%
Cap/Sales 8.78%
Interest Coverage 9.21
Cash Conversion 66.85%
Profit Quality 149.59%
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.79
Altman-Z 2.15
F-Score5
WACC8.32%
ROIC/WACC1.08
Cap/Depr(3y)70.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.53%
Profit Quality(3y)108.99%
Profit Quality(5y)92.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.04%
EPS 3Y-6.09%
EPS 5Y-36.09%
EPS Q2Q%-48.35%
EPS Next Y-65.16%
EPS Next 2Y-17.16%
EPS Next 3Y-2.61%
EPS Next 5Y5.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.73%
Revenue growth 3Y10.67%
Revenue growth 5Y18.67%
Sales Q2Q%5.36%
Revenue Next Year3.22%
Revenue Next 2Y1.16%
Revenue Next 3Y3.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.95%
EBIT growth 3Y1.26%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year83.17%
EBIT Next 3Y33.62%
EBIT Next 5Y22.25%
FCF growth 1Y52.96%
FCF growth 3Y20.41%
FCF growth 5Y55.88%
OCF growth 1Y41.8%
OCF growth 3Y7.83%
OCF growth 5Y52.17%

CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP / CRC Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


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The financial health rating of CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) is 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) is expected to decline by -65.16% in the next year.