CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CRC - US13057Q3056 - Common Stock
55.82 USD
-1.76 (-3.06%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CRC. CRC was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CRC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CRC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CRC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CRC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CRC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CRC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CRC (9.91%) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CRC (19.52%) is better than 84.76% of its industry peers.
CRC has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRC outperforms 91.90% of its industry peers.
CRC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.73%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.73%) for CRC is below the current ROIC(14.94%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.91% | ||
| ROE | 19.52% | ||
| ROIC | 14.94% |
ROA(3y)10.86%
ROA(5y)21.94%
ROE(3y)21.39%
ROE(5y)53.16%
ROIC(3y)14.73%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CRC (16.14%) is better than 68.10% of its industry peers.
CRC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CRC has a Operating Margin of 28.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRC outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
CRC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CRC (69.78%) is better than 80.48% of its industry peers.
CRC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.14% | ||
| GM | 69.78% |
OM growth 3Y27.28%
OM growth 5Y7.28%
PM growth 3Y-28.67%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.65%
GM growth 5Y1.12%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CRC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CRC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CRC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CRC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.42 indicates that CRC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CRC has a Altman-Z score of 2.42. This is in the better half of the industry: CRC outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
CRC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.02. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CRC would need 2.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CRC (2.02) is better than 82.38% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that CRC is not too dependend on debt financing.
CRC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRC outperforms 66.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC8.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that CRC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CRC has a Current ratio of 0.78. This is in the lower half of the industry: CRC underperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that CRC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CRC's Quick ratio of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRC is outperformed by 70.95% of its industry peers.
CRC does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CRC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 38.79%, which is quite impressive.
CRC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.50% yearly.
CRC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 91.27%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.96% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.79%
EPS 3Y-14.99%
EPS 5Y21.5%
EPS Q2Q%83.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)91.27%
Revenue growth 3Y19.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%90.27%
3.2 Future
CRC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.64% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.54%
EPS Next 2Y-9.87%
EPS Next 3Y-0.48%
EPS Next 5Y4.64%
Revenue Next Year16.64%
Revenue Next 2Y2.5%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.19, which indicates a correct valuation of CRC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CRC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CRC is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CRC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.27, CRC is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRC is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.88. CRC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.27 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CRC indicates a rather cheap valuation: CRC is cheaper than 87.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRC is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CRC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of CRC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y-9.87%
EPS Next 3Y-0.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.96%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.17, CRC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
CRC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.96% |
5.2 History
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)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
21.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CRC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.05%
EPS Next 2Y-9.87%
EPS Next 3Y-0.48%
NYSE:CRC (9/19/2025, 12:12:48 PM)
55.82
-1.76 (-3.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.06%
Inst Owner Change3.93%
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner Change3.55%
Market Cap4.67B
Analysts82.35
Price Target62.39 (11.77%)
Short Float %3.31%
Short Ratio2.77
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.96% |
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP21.05%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)27.59%
Min EPS beat(2)19.85%
Max EPS beat(2)35.33%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.92%
Max EPS beat(4)35.33%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)11.25%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.5%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)11.48%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)14.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)23.39%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)15.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)38.28%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.01%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)14.45%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.53%
PT rev (1m)4.41%
PT rev (3m)6.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)36.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)7.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.27 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.01 | ||
| P/B | 1.37 | ||
| P/tB | 1.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.37 |
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY8.2%
EPS(NY)3.05
Fwd EY5.47%
FCF(TTM)5.96
FCFY10.68%
OCF(TTM)9.29
OCFY16.63%
SpS49.24
BVpS40.71
TBVpS40.71
PEG (NY)1.86
PEG (5Y)0.57
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.91% | ||
| ROE | 19.52% | ||
| ROCE | 20.16% | ||
| ROIC | 14.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.13% | ||
| OM | 28.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.14% | ||
| GM | 69.78% | ||
| FCFM | 12.11% |
ROA(3y)10.86%
ROA(5y)21.94%
ROE(3y)21.39%
ROE(5y)53.16%
ROIC(3y)14.73%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)16.58%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.58%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.88%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y17.49%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y17.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.2%
OM growth 3Y27.28%
OM growth 5Y7.28%
PM growth 3Y-28.67%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.65%
GM growth 5Y1.12%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 45.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 75.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
F-Score8
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC1.72
Cap/Depr(3y)113.12%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.37%
Profit Quality(3y)78.91%
Profit Quality(5y)63.2%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.79%
EPS 3Y-14.99%
EPS 5Y21.5%
EPS Q2Q%83.33%
EPS Next Y6.54%
EPS Next 2Y-9.87%
EPS Next 3Y-0.48%
EPS Next 5Y4.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)91.27%
Revenue growth 3Y19.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%90.27%
Revenue Next Year16.64%
Revenue Next 2Y2.5%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y277.35%
EBIT growth 3Y51.69%
EBIT growth 5Y11.52%
EBIT Next Year120.46%
EBIT Next 3Y30.36%
EBIT Next 5Y19.89%
FCF growth 1Y0%
FCF growth 3Y-8.67%
FCF growth 5Y9.94%
OCF growth 1Y1.3%
OCF growth 3Y-2.59%
OCF growth 5Y-2.03%