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CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC (CNR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CNR - US2189371006 - Common Stock

89.41 USD
+2.89 (+3.34%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
89.92 USD
+0.51 (+0.57%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CNR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CNR was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CNR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, CNR is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CNR had positive earnings in the past year.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

CNR's Return On Assets of 0.33% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CNR is outperformed by 67.62% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CNR (0.55%) is worse than 66.19% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CNR (1.90%) is worse than 70.48% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CNR is above the industry average of 21.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (24.39%) for CNR is well above the current ROIC(1.90%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.33%
ROE 0.55%
ROIC 1.9%
ROA(3y)17.24%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)35.71%
ROE(5y)22.09%
ROIC(3y)24.39%
ROIC(5y)15.83%
CNR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

CNR has a Profit Margin of 0.63%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNR underperforms 65.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CNR has grown nicely.
CNR has a worse Operating Margin (3.73%) than 67.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNR has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of CNR (20.38%) is worse than 65.71% of its industry peers.
CNR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.73%
PM (TTM) 0.63%
GM 20.38%
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 2015 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 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CNR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CNR has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CNR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CNR Yearly Shares OutstandingCNR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 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 2.04. 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.
The Altman-Z score of CNR (2.04) is better than 67.14% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CNR is 2.46, which is a good value as it means it would take CNR, 2.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.46, CNR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.05% of the companies in the same industry.
CNR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CNR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 2.46
Altman-Z 2.04
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC8.8%
CNR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.78 indicates that CNR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CNR has a Current ratio of 1.78. This is in the better half of the industry: CNR outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
CNR has a Quick Ratio of 1.25. This is a normal value and indicates that CNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CNR (1.25) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 1.25
CNR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.60% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, CNR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -13.20% in the last year.
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)-13.2%
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 25.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-122.99%
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue Next Year78.88%
Revenue Next 2Y39.25%
Revenue Next 3Y25.29%
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.
CNR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 114.63 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CNR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CNR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.57% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.83. CNR is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.11, the valuation of CNR can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CNR is valued a bit cheaper than 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CNR to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say CNR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 114.63
Fwd PE 10.11
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.
CNR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.96
EV/EBITDA 8.73
CNR Per share dataCNR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.07
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CNR has a yearly dividend return of 0.46%, which is pretty low.
CNR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.14.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, CNR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.46%

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

CNR pays out 148.79% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP148.79%
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%
CNR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M
CNR Dividend Payout.CNR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CNR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CORE NATURAL RESOURCES INC

NYSE:CNR (11/7/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 89.92 +0.51 (+0.57%)

89.41

+2.89 (+3.34%)

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 Owners94.28%
Inst Owner Change-0.21%
Ins Owners1.87%
Ins Owner Change-5.94%
Market Cap4.60B
Revenue(TTM)2.21B
Net Income(TTM)20.62M
Analysts82.22
Price Target114.14 (27.66%)
Short Float %6.48%
Short Ratio3.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.46%
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP148.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-158.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-207.45%
Max EPS beat(2)-110.49%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-94.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-207.45%
Max EPS beat(4)0.73%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-35.57%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.67%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-41.07%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.91%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-24.65%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.91%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.77%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.56%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)9.28%
PT rev (1m)14.89%
PT rev (3m)24.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-298.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-130.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-88.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-139.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 114.63
Fwd PE 10.11
P/S 1.4
P/FCF 28.96
P/OCF 11.7
P/B 1.22
P/tB 1.22
EV/EBITDA 8.73
EPS(TTM)0.78
EY0.87%
EPS(NY)8.85
Fwd EY9.9%
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY3.45%
OCF(TTM)7.64
OCFY8.54%
SpS63.72
BVpS73.2
TBVpS73.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)5.07
Graham Number35.84
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.33%
ROE 0.55%
ROCE 2.22%
ROIC 1.9%
ROICexc 2.06%
ROICexgc 2.06%
OM 3.73%
PM (TTM) 0.63%
GM 20.38%
FCFM 4.85%
ROA(3y)17.24%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)35.71%
ROE(5y)22.09%
ROIC(3y)24.39%
ROIC(5y)15.83%
ROICexc(3y)28.23%
ROICexc(5y)18.22%
ROICexgc(3y)28.23%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)28.54%
ROCE(5y)18.52%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y35.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.67%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.09
Debt/FCF 2.46
Debt/EBITDA 0.64
Cap/Depr 58.19%
Cap/Sales 7.14%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 74.92%
Profit Quality 770.76%
Current Ratio 1.78
Quick Ratio 1.25
Altman-Z 2.04
F-Score6
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC0.22
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-122.99%
EPS Next 2Y-4.05%
EPS Next 3Y2.43%
EPS Next 5Y9.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.2%
Revenue growth 3Y19.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%74.39%
Revenue Next Year78.88%
Revenue Next 2Y39.25%
Revenue Next 3Y25.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-74.63%
EBIT growth 3Y34.19%
EBIT growth 5Y12.15%
EBIT Next Year38.6%
EBIT Next 3Y35.04%
EBIT Next 5Y28.61%
FCF growth 1Y-73.9%
FCF growth 3Y19.97%
FCF growth 5Y31.85%
OCF growth 1Y-49.63%
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 4 / 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 -122.99% in the next year.