CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CNQ • CA1363851017

42.57 USD
-0.02 (-0.05%)
At close: Feb 25, 2026
42.53 USD
-0.04 (-0.09%)
After Hours: 2/25/2026, 5:05:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

CNQ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 206 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CNQ while its profitability can be described as average. CNQ is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CNQ was profitable.
  • In the past year CNQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CNQ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • CNQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CNQ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNQ 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 0 5B 10B 15B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.78%, CNQ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CNQ's Return On Equity of 16.45% is amongst the best of the industry. CNQ outperforms 82.04% of its industry peers.
  • CNQ has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.43%) than 85.92% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CNQ is significantly below the industry average of 21.96%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.78%
ROE 16.45%
ROIC 10.43%
ROA(3y)10.79%
ROA(5y)8.36%
ROE(3y)21.6%
ROE(5y)16.84%
ROIC(3y)13.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNQ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CNQ (17.23%) is better than 70.39% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNQ has declined.
  • CNQ has a better Operating Margin (26.62%) than 67.96% of its industry peers.
  • CNQ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of CNQ (48.85%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CNQ has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.62%
PM (TTM) 17.23%
GM 48.85%
OM growth 3Y-4.83%
OM growth 5Y2.21%
PM growth 3Y-12.43%
PM growth 5Y-6.28%
GM growth 3Y-3.13%
GM growth 5Y-1.06%
CNQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNQ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CNQ is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CNQ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CNQ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CNQ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CNQ Yearly Shares OutstandingCNQ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
CNQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNQ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • CNQ has an Altman-Z score of 2.92. This is not the best score and indicates that CNQ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CNQ has a Altman-Z score of 2.92. This is in the better half of the industry: CNQ outperforms 76.70% of its industry peers.
  • CNQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • CNQ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.44. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CNQ outperforms 52.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.92
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC7.23%
CNQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNQ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that CNQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CNQ's Current ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNQ is outperformed by 64.56% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that CNQ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.53, CNQ is doing worse than 80.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.53
CNQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNQ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for CNQ have decreased by -1.21% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CNQ shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.79% on average per year.
  • CNQ shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.06%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.21%
EPS 3Y4.92%
EPS 5Y16.79%
EPS Q2Q%-11.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.06%
Revenue growth 3Y5.86%
Revenue growth 5Y9.29%
Sales Q2Q%7.01%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CNQ will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.34% on average per year.
  • CNQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.36%
EPS Next 2Y-6.65%
EPS Next 3Y2.84%
EPS Next 5Y0.34%
Revenue Next Year6.36%
Revenue Next 2Y0.14%
Revenue Next 3Y0.96%
Revenue Next 5Y1.27%

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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CNQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNQ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B 40B
CNQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNQ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.94 indicates a correct valuation of CNQ.
  • CNQ's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.05, CNQ is valued a bit cheaper.
  • CNQ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.33.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CNQ.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.03), we can say CNQ is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.94
Fwd PE 19.33
CNQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNQ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CNQ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CNQ is cheaper than 65.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.37
CNQ Per share dataCNQ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of CNQ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.95
EPS Next 2Y-6.65%
EPS Next 3Y2.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CNQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.04%, which is a nice return.
  • CNQ's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.52.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CNQ pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.04%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CNQ grows each year by 23.37%, which is quite nice.
  • CNQ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • CNQ has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.37%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
CNQ Yearly Dividends per shareCNQ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • CNQ pays out 71.45% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of CNQ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP71.45%
EPS Next 2Y-6.65%
EPS Next 3Y2.84%
CNQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNQ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B
CNQ Dividend Payout.CNQ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CNQ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES

NYSE:CNQ (2/25/2026, 5:05:00 PM)

After market: 42.53 -0.04 (-0.09%)

42.57

-0.02 (-0.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)03-05
Inst Owners75.5%
Inst Owner Change1.42%
Ins Owners2.22%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap88.62B
Revenue(TTM)38.62B
Net Income(TTM)6.66B
Analysts73.6
Price Target39.2 (-7.92%)
Short Float %0.93%
Short Ratio2.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.04%
Yearly Dividend1.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.37%
DP71.45%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.27%
Max EPS beat(2)12.93%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.9%
Max EPS beat(4)12.93%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.49%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.16%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.12%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.64%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.6%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.16%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.16%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.3%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.3%
PT rev (1m)0.91%
PT rev (3m)1.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.94
Fwd PE 19.33
P/S 3.15
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 8.23
P/B 3
P/tB 3
EV/EBITDA 7.37
EPS(TTM)2.67
EY6.27%
EPS(NY)2.2
Fwd EY5.17%
FCF(TTM)-0.36
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.17
OCFY12.16%
SpS13.53
BVpS14.18
TBVpS14.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.95
Graham Number29.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.78%
ROE 16.45%
ROCE 13.3%
ROIC 10.43%
ROICexc 10.44%
ROICexgc 10.44%
OM 26.62%
PM (TTM) 17.23%
GM 48.85%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)10.79%
ROA(5y)8.36%
ROE(3y)21.6%
ROE(5y)16.84%
ROIC(3y)13.06%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.27%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)13.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)16.66%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.27%
OM growth 3Y-4.83%
OM growth 5Y2.21%
PM growth 3Y-12.43%
PM growth 5Y-6.28%
GM growth 3Y-3.13%
GM growth 5Y-1.06%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.44
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.93
Cap/Depr 180.69%
Cap/Sales 40.92%
Interest Coverage 12.17
Cash Conversion 77.63%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.53
Altman-Z 2.92
F-Score5
WACC7.23%
ROIC/WACC1.44
Cap/Depr(3y)121.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.34%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.21%
EPS 3Y4.92%
EPS 5Y16.79%
EPS Q2Q%-11.34%
EPS Next Y-2.36%
EPS Next 2Y-6.65%
EPS Next 3Y2.84%
EPS Next 5Y0.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.06%
Revenue growth 3Y5.86%
Revenue growth 5Y9.29%
Sales Q2Q%7.01%
Revenue Next Year6.36%
Revenue Next 2Y0.14%
Revenue Next 3Y0.96%
Revenue Next 5Y1.27%
EBIT growth 1Y3.24%
EBIT growth 3Y0.75%
EBIT growth 5Y11.71%
EBIT Next Year109.23%
EBIT Next 3Y29.54%
EBIT Next 5Y16.67%
FCF growth 1Y-114.97%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y22.25%
OCF growth 3Y-2.58%
OCF growth 5Y8.68%

CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES / CNQ FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CNQ.


Can you provide the valuation status for CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of CNQ stock?

CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) is 15.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.


What is the financial health of CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) stock?

The financial health rating of CANADIAN NATURAL RESOURCES (CNQ) is 3 / 10.