CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CRC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US13057Q3056 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
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.
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.
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 Rank | Sector 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
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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC8.87%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.68 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.49 |
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%
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 Rank | Sector 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
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%
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)
Earnings (Next)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.39% |
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP25.35%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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%