CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORP (CRC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CRC - US13057Q3056 - Common Stock
49.39 USD
+0.36 (+0.73%)
Taking everything into account, CRC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CRC was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While CRC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CRC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years CRC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CRC has a better Return On Assets (9.91%) than 86.19% of its industry peers.
CRC's Return On Equity of 19.52% is amongst the best of the industry. CRC outperforms 84.76% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 14.94%, CRC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.90% of the companies in the same industry.
CRC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.73%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.91%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.94%) for CRC is above the 3 year average (14.73%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.91% | ||
| ROE | 19.52% | ||
| ROIC | 14.94% |
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's Profit Margin of 16.14% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRC outperforms 68.10% of its industry peers.
CRC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CRC (28.30%) is better than 68.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 69.78%, CRC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.48% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 28.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.14% | ||
| GM | 69.78% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CRC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CRC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CRC has an Altman-Z score of 2.29. This is not the best score and indicates that CRC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.29, CRC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CRC is 2.02, which is a good value as it means it would take CRC, 2.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CRC (2.02) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
CRC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CRC (0.26) is better than 66.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC8.99%
2.3 Liquidity
CRC has a Current Ratio of 0.78. 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 (0.78) is worse than 68.57% of its industry peers.
CRC has a Quick Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that CRC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.68, CRC is not doing good in the industry: 70.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for CRC is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 38.79% 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 91.27% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
CRC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.79%
EPS 3Y-14.99%
EPS 5Y21.5%
EPS Q2Q%83.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)91.27%
Revenue growth 3Y19.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%90.27%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.64% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, CRC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.54%
EPS Next 2Y-9.87%
EPS Next 3Y-0.48%
EPS Next 5Y4.64%
Revenue Next Year16.64%
Revenue Next 2Y3.51%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.78, which indicates a very decent valuation of CRC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CRC is valued a bit cheaper than 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.02. CRC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.17, which indicates a correct valuation of CRC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRC is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.66, CRC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CRC is valued cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRC is valued cheaper than 81.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CRC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y-9.87%
EPS Next 3Y-0.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CRC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.02, CRC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
CRC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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
21.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CRC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.05%
EPS Next 2Y-9.87%
EPS Next 3Y-0.48%
NYSE:CRC (9/8/2025, 12:21:05 PM)
49.39
+0.36 (+0.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.06%
Inst Owner Change3.93%
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner Change3.55%
Market Cap4.13B
Analysts82.35
Price Target61.8 (25.13%)
Short Float %3.68%
Short Ratio3.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
Yearly Dividend1.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP21.05%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)27.59%
Min EPS beat(2)19.85%
Max EPS beat(2)35.33%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.92%
Max EPS beat(4)35.33%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)11.25%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.5%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)11.48%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)14.09%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)23.39%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)15.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)38.28%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.01%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)14.45%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)11.53%
PT rev (1m)3.41%
PT rev (3m)5.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)16.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)7.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.17 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.32 | ||
| P/B | 1.21 | ||
| P/tB | 1.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.95 |
EPS(TTM)4.58
EY9.27%
EPS(NY)3.05
Fwd EY6.18%
FCF(TTM)5.96
FCFY12.07%
OCF(TTM)9.29
OCFY18.8%
SpS49.24
BVpS40.71
TBVpS40.71
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)0.5
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.91% | ||
| ROE | 19.52% | ||
| ROCE | 20.16% | ||
| ROIC | 14.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.13% | ||
| OM | 28.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.14% | ||
| GM | 69.78% | ||
| FCFM | 12.11% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.26 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.02 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 45.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 75.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
F-Score8
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC1.66
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)38.79%
EPS 3Y-14.99%
EPS 5Y21.5%
EPS Q2Q%83.33%
EPS Next Y6.54%
EPS Next 2Y-9.87%
EPS Next 3Y-0.48%
EPS Next 5Y4.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)91.27%
Revenue growth 3Y19.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.96%
Sales Q2Q%90.27%
Revenue Next Year16.64%
Revenue Next 2Y3.51%
Revenue Next 3Y2.22%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y277.35%
EBIT growth 3Y51.69%
EBIT growth 5Y11.52%
EBIT Next Year120.46%
EBIT Next 3Y30.36%
EBIT Next 5Y19.89%
FCF growth 1Y0%
FCF growth 3Y-8.67%
FCF growth 5Y9.94%
OCF growth 1Y1.3%
OCF growth 3Y-2.59%
OCF growth 5Y-2.03%