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CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

89.4925 USD
+0.98 (+1.11%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 12:56:40 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

CNR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CNR scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. CNR is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CNR was profitable.
CNR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.70%, CNR is doing worse than 69.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.15%, CNR is doing worse than 67.94% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 17.28%, CNR is doing worse than 66.03% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CNR has less shares outstanding
CNR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CNR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CNR Yearly Shares OutstandingCNR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

CNR has an Altman-Z score of 2.05. This is not the best score and indicates that CNR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CNR's Altman-Z score of 2.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNR outperforms 69.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CNR is 5.53, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CNR, 5.53 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.53, CNR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that CNR is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.09, CNR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 5.53
Altman-Z 2.05
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.87%
CNR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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 better Quick ratio (1.29) than 67.46% 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 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%.
CNR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.60% yearly.
CNR shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 64.05%.
CNR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.16% yearly.
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

CNR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.84% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CNR will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 25.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-115.88%
EPS Next 2Y-8.47%
EPS Next 3Y-3.25%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue Next Year76.31%
Revenue Next 2Y38.58%
Revenue Next 3Y25.42%
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 decreasing.
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 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 114.73, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CNR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CNR indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CNR is more expensive than 67.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CNR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say CNR is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.12, the valuation of CNR can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CNR is valued a bit cheaper than 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say CNR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 114.73
Fwd PE 11.12
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 60.65
EV/EBITDA 9.05
CNR Per share dataCNR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as CNR's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.25% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.08
EPS Next 2Y-8.47%
EPS Next 3Y-3.25%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CNR has a yearly dividend return of 0.45%, which is pretty low.
CNR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.93.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.45, CNR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.45%

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
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

The earnings of CNR are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CNR will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-65.55%
EPS Next 2Y-8.47%
EPS Next 3Y-3.25%
CNR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC

NYSE:CNR (1/2/2026, 12:56:40 PM)

89.4925

+0.98 (+1.11%)

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 Owners92.24%
Inst Owner Change-2.36%
Ins Owners1.85%
Ins Owner Change-0.46%
Market Cap4.59B
Revenue(TTM)3.71B
Net Income(TTM)-43.41M
Analysts82.22
Price Target116.08 (29.71%)
Short Float %6.15%
Short Ratio3.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.45%
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-65.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)-0.52%
PT rev (3m)20.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-167.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-106.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)30.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 114.73
Fwd PE 11.12
P/S 1.24
P/FCF 60.65
P/OCF 14.34
P/B 1.21
P/tB 1.21
EV/EBITDA 9.05
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY0.87%
EPS(NY)8.05
Fwd EY9%
FCF(TTM)1.48
FCFY1.65%
OCF(TTM)6.24
OCFY6.97%
SpS72.45
BVpS73.75
TBVpS73.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.08
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 2.05
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-115.88%
EPS Next 2Y-8.47%
EPS Next 3Y-3.25%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)64.05%
Revenue growth 3Y19.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%74.39%
Revenue Next Year76.31%
Revenue Next 2Y38.58%
Revenue Next 3Y25.42%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-100.47%
EBIT growth 3Y34.19%
EBIT growth 5Y12.15%
EBIT Next Year28.53%
EBIT Next 3Y36.01%
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.


What is the valuation status of CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) stock?

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.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CNR stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) is expected to decline by -115.88% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -65.55%.