CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CRC - US13057Q3056 - Common Stock
44.82 USD
+0.11 (+0.25%)
CRC 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. CRC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CRC scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CRC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CRC had a positive cash flow from operations.
CRC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CRC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.69%, CRC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.38% of the companies in the same industry.
CRC has a Return On Equity of 11.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRC outperforms 67.46% of its industry peers.
CRC has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.14%) than 79.90% 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 21.18%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.73%) for CRC is well above the current ROIC(9.14%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.69% | ||
| ROE | 11.15% | ||
| ROIC | 9.14% |
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 Profit Margin of 10.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CRC outperforms 58.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CRC has declined.
CRC has a Operating Margin of 19.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CRC outperforms 56.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRC has grown nicely.
CRC has a Gross Margin of 65.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRC outperforms 73.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CRC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.6% | ||
| GM | 65.49% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CRC is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CRC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CRC has more shares outstanding
CRC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.90 indicates that CRC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CRC has a Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is in the better half of the industry: CRC outperforms 66.51% of its industry peers.
CRC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.85. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.85, CRC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.73% of the companies in the same industry.
CRC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CRC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRC outperforms 66.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
CRC has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that CRC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CRC (0.89) is worse than 61.24% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that CRC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.78, CRC is not doing good in the industry: 60.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CRC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.11%, which is quite impressive.
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 18.87% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.96% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.11%
EPS 3Y-14.99%
EPS 5Y21.5%
EPS Q2Q%-2.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.87%
Revenue growth 3Y19.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%-36.81%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CRC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.15% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y12.48%
EPS Next 2Y-24.31%
EPS Next 3Y1.01%
EPS Next 5Y2.15%
Revenue Next Year16.32%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y6.5%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.87 indicates a reasonable valuation of CRC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CRC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CRC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.81, the valuation of CRC can be described as rather expensive.
CRC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.40, CRC is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CRC is valued cheaper than 86.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CRC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y-24.31%
EPS Next 3Y1.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.68%, CRC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, CRC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, CRC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.68% |
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 35.94% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP35.94%
EPS Next 2Y-24.31%
EPS Next 3Y1.01%
NYSE:CRC (12/30/2025, 2:39:58 PM)
44.82
+0.11 (+0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners113.35%
Inst Owner Change1.73%
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner Change14.62%
Market Cap3.48B
Revenue(TTM)3.62B
Net Income(TTM)384.00M
Analysts82.35
Price Target66.54 (48.46%)
Short Float %5.01%
Short Ratio4.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.68% |
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP35.94%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)17.39%
Min EPS beat(2)14.93%
Max EPS beat(2)19.85%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)15.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.92%
Max EPS beat(4)35.33%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)10.12%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)7.59%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.43%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)23.39%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)23.39%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.11%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.72%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)10.16%
PT rev (1m)-1.91%
PT rev (3m)6.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.81 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.16 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 1.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.45 |
EPS(TTM)4.54
EY10.13%
EPS(NY)2.15
Fwd EY4.81%
FCF(TTM)7.04
FCFY15.7%
OCF(TTM)10.77
OCFY24.03%
SpS46.67
BVpS44.36
TBVpS44.36
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number67.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.69% | ||
| ROE | 11.15% | ||
| ROCE | 12.32% | ||
| ROIC | 9.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.45% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.45% | ||
| OM | 19.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.6% | ||
| GM | 65.49% | ||
| FCFM | 15.07% |
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.49%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.85 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.34% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 142.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
F-Score6
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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)20.11%
EPS 3Y-14.99%
EPS 5Y21.5%
EPS Q2Q%-2.67%
EPS Next Y12.48%
EPS Next 2Y-24.31%
EPS Next 3Y1.01%
EPS Next 5Y2.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.87%
Revenue growth 3Y19.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%-36.81%
Revenue Next Year16.32%
Revenue Next 2Y6.19%
Revenue Next 3Y6.5%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-20.02%
EBIT growth 3Y51.69%
EBIT growth 5Y11.52%
EBIT Next Year131.25%
EBIT Next 3Y33.59%
EBIT Next 5Y21.09%
FCF growth 1Y23.53%
FCF growth 3Y-8.67%
FCF growth 5Y9.94%
OCF growth 1Y31.45%
OCF growth 3Y-2.59%
OCF growth 5Y-2.03%
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP / CRC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CRC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CRC.
What is the valuation status of CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CRC stock?
CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) stock?
The financial health rating of CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CRC stock?
The dividend rating of CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 35.94%.