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CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CRC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US13057Q3056 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

46.95  +1.28 (+2.8%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CRC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CRC was compared to 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CRC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CRC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CRC was profitable.
In the past year CRC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CRC has been profitable.
CRC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B -2B -3B

1.2 Ratios

CRC has a better Return On Assets (7.34%) than 73.93% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.25%, CRC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.67% of the companies in the same industry.
CRC has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRC outperforms 84.36% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CRC is significantly below the industry average of 23.70%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.34%
ROE 14.25%
ROIC 11.73%
ROA(3y)10.86%
ROA(5y)21.94%
ROE(3y)21.39%
ROE(5y)53.16%
ROIC(3y)14.73%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CRC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCRC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300

1.3 Margins

CRC has a better Profit Margin (13.70%) than 63.51% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CRC has declined.
CRC's Operating Margin of 25.38% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CRC outperforms 59.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRC has grown nicely.
CRC's Gross Margin of 69.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRC outperforms 78.20% of its industry peers.
CRC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.38%
PM (TTM) 13.7%
GM 69.75%
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%
CRC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCRC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CRC is creating some value.
CRC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CRC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CRC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CRC Yearly Shares OutstandingCRC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
CRC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCRC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.05 indicates that CRC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.05, CRC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
CRC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.23. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CRC would need 2.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.23, CRC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that CRC is not too dependend on debt financing.
CRC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25. This is in the better half of the industry: CRC outperforms 67.30% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.23
Altman-Z 2.05
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC8.87%
CRC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCRC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

CRC has a Current Ratio of 0.83. 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's Current ratio of 0.83 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRC is outperformed by 68.25% of its industry peers.
CRC has a Quick Ratio of 0.83. 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's Quick ratio of 0.74 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRC is outperformed by 66.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.74
CRC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCRC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.32% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.50% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 63.87% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, CRC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.96% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.32%
EPS 3Y-14.99%
EPS 5Y21.5%
EPS Q2Q%42.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)63.87%
Revenue growth 3Y19.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%100.88%

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 2.99% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-2.84%
EPS Next 2Y-4.47%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
EPS Next 5Y4.64%
Revenue Next Year8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y2.71%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
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.
CRC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCRC 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
CRC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCRC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 5 -5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.51, the valuation of CRC can be described as reasonable.
CRC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CRC is cheaper than 66.82% of the companies in the same industry.
CRC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.15.
CRC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.68.
CRC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.60. CRC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.51
Fwd PE 13.68
CRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCRC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 82.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CRC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CRC is cheaper than 77.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.24
EV/EBITDA 3.49
CRC Per share dataCRC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CRC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y-4.47%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.39%, CRC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CRC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.66.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, CRC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.39%

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
CRC Yearly Dividends per shareCRC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

CRC pays out 25.35% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.35%
EPS Next 2Y-4.47%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
CRC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCRC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B -2B -3B
CRC Dividend Payout.CRC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CRC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP

NYSE:CRC (7/1/2025, 12:11:56 PM)

46.95

+1.28 (+2.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners92.38%
Inst Owner Change-3.83%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change16.06%
Market Cap4.19B
Analysts81.18
Price Target58.74 (25.11%)
Short Float %5.76%
Short Ratio5.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.39%
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP25.35%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (0.3875)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.92%
Max EPS beat(2)35.33%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.8%
Max EPS beat(4)35.33%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.46%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.22%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)11%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.8%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)38.28%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.22%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)16.1%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)8.65%
PT rev (1m)-1.11%
PT rev (3m)-15.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.51
Fwd PE 13.68
P/S 1.15
P/FCF 9.24
P/OCF 5.91
P/B 1.19
P/tB 1.19
EV/EBITDA 3.49
EPS(TTM)4.08
EY8.69%
EPS(NY)3.43
Fwd EY7.31%
FCF(TTM)5.08
FCFY10.82%
OCF(TTM)7.95
OCFY16.93%
SpS41
BVpS39.43
TBVpS39.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.34%
ROE 14.25%
ROCE 15.82%
ROIC 11.73%
ROICexc 12.17%
ROICexgc 12.17%
OM 25.38%
PM (TTM) 13.7%
GM 69.75%
FCFM 12.39%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.25
Debt/FCF 2.23
Debt/EBITDA 0.64
Cap/Depr 54.94%
Cap/Sales 7%
Interest Coverage 13.45
Cash Conversion 50.86%
Profit Quality 90.42%
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.74
Altman-Z 2.05
F-Score7
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC1.32
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)26.32%
EPS 3Y-14.99%
EPS 5Y21.5%
EPS Q2Q%42.67%
EPS Next Y-2.84%
EPS Next 2Y-4.47%
EPS Next 3Y4.33%
EPS Next 5Y4.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)63.87%
Revenue growth 3Y19.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%100.88%
Revenue Next Year8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y2.71%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y136.13%
EBIT growth 3Y51.69%
EBIT growth 5Y11.52%
EBIT Next Year116.43%
EBIT Next 3Y29.9%
EBIT Next 5Y19.89%
FCF growth 1Y-11.7%
FCF growth 3Y-8.67%
FCF growth 5Y9.94%
OCF growth 1Y-15.6%
OCF growth 3Y-2.59%
OCF growth 5Y-2.03%