CNQ
BULLISH
$44.24
Live
Canadian Natural Resources Limited · NYSE
Target $49.55
(+12.0%)
$27.93
52W Range
$51.34
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$92.32B
P/E
11.73
ROE
25.8%
Profit margin
27.9%
Debt/Equity
0.44
Dividend yield
4.06%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
CNQ demonstrates exceptional fundamental strength, anchored by a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 and a superior ROE of 25.81% that dwarfs the sector average. While the current price of $44.24 is slightly above the Graham Number ($36.37), it trades at a massive discount to its growth-based intrinsic value of $111.22. Despite a bearish technical trend (0/100), the company's low P/E ratio and sustainable dividend payout provide a significant margin of safety. The explosive YoY earnings growth suggests high operational efficiency and cost management despite stagnant revenue growth.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (8/9) indicating high financial health
Exceptional ROE (25.81%) compared to sector average (1.95%)
Highly attractive valuation with a P/E of 11.73 vs sector average of 34.90
Conservative Debt/Equity ratio (0.44) relative to energy peers (1.57)
Sustainable dividend profile with a 45.54% payout ratio
Key Risks
Severe bearish technical trend (0/100) indicating short-term price pressure
Stagnant YoY revenue growth (1.50%) suggesting a lack of top-line expansion
Current ratio (0.95) is slightly below the ideal 1.0 threshold
High PEG ratio (3.42) indicates that current earnings growth may not be sustainable
Exposure to volatile commodity pricing inherent in the Oil & Gas E&P industry
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$58.5
+32.2% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
84
Excellent
90
60
95
90
85
AI Verdict
Strong Fundamental Value
Key drivers: Piotroski Score, ROE vs Sector, P/E Compression, Dividend Sustainability
Confidence
90%
Value
90/100
P/E 11.73, Graham $36.37, Intrinsic $111.22
Positives
- P/E significantly lower than sector
- Trading well below intrinsic value
Watchpoints
- Trading slightly above Graham Number
Future
60/100
Revenue Growth 1.5%, PEG 3.42
Positives
- Massive YoY earnings growth (371.8%)
Watchpoints
- Flat revenue growth
- Bearish technicals
Past
95/100
5Y Change +279.2%, 1Y Change +54.3%
Positives
- Strong 5Y return (+279.2%)
- Consistent earnings beat history
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
90/100
Piotroski F-Score 8/9, Debt/Equity 0.44
Positives
- Piotroski 8/9
- Low Debt/Equity
Watchpoints
- Current ratio < 1.0
Dividend
85/100
Payout Ratio 45.54%, Yield 4.06%
Positives
- Healthy 4.06% yield
- Sustainable payout ratio
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$44.24
Analyst Target
$49.55
Upside/Downside
+12.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CNQ and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Primary
|
+279.2% | +68.2% | +54.3% | +42.8% | -10.0% | +2.9% |
|
BP
BP p.l.c.
Peer
|
+103.5% | +21.2% | +23.0% | +16.7% | +6.5% | +3.2% |
|
SLB
SLB N.V.
Peer
|
+131.4% | +17.6% | +65.8% | +54.1% | +8.4% | +5.8% |
|
EOG
EOG Resources, Inc.
Peer
|
+137.8% | +28.3% | +12.5% | +28.5% | +9.1% | -2.0% |
|
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
Peer
|
+279.5% | +90.0% | +85.0% | +45.1% | +11.8% | +2.5% |
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Primary
5Y
+279.2%
3Y
+68.2%
1Y
+54.3%
6M
+42.8%
1M
-10.0%
1W
+2.9%
BP
BP p.l.c.
Peer
5Y
+103.5%
3Y
+21.2%
1Y
+23.0%
6M
+16.7%
1M
+6.5%
1W
+3.2%
SLB
SLB N.V.
Peer
5Y
+131.4%
3Y
+17.6%
1Y
+65.8%
6M
+54.1%
1M
+8.4%
1W
+5.8%
EOG
EOG Resources, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+137.8%
3Y
+28.3%
1Y
+12.5%
6M
+28.5%
1M
+9.1%
1W
-2.0%
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
Peer
5Y
+279.5%
3Y
+90.0%
1Y
+85.0%
6M
+45.1%
1M
+11.8%
1W
+2.5%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
11.73
Forward P/E
12.85
PEG Ratio
3.42
P/B Ratio
2.84
P/S Ratio
2.38
EV/Revenue
2.87
EV/EBITDA
7.03
Market Cap
$92.32B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
27.91%
Operating Margin
19.55%
Gross Margin
48.46%
ROE
25.81%
ROA
5.76%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+1.5%
Earnings Growth
+371.8%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-3.2%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+366.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.44
Low debt
Current Ratio
0.95
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.58
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.32
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$10.7B
Gross Margin
20.0%
Op. Margin
16.8%
Net Margin
49.5%
Total Assets
$91.8B
Liabilities
$47.5B
Equity
$44.4B
Debt/Equity
1.07x
Operating CF
$3.8B
CapEx
$-1.5B
Free Cash Flow
$2.3B
FCF Yield
61%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-03-05
$0.82
+16.9% surprise
2025-11-06
$0.29
-62.8% surprise
2025-08-07
$1.17
+81.0% surprise
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing CNQ against 73 companies in the Energy sector
(4 bullish, 26 neutral, 43 bearish)
P/E Ratio
11.73
This Stock
vs
32.49
Sector Avg
-63.9%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
25.81%
This Stock
vs
4.94%
Sector Avg
+422.3%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
27.91%
This Stock
vs
7.04%
Sector Avg
+296.6%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.44
This Stock
vs
1.48
Sector Avg
-69.9%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
1.5%
This Stock
vs
26.9%
Sector Avg
-94.4%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.95
This Stock
vs
2.27
Sector Avg
-58.0%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
|
BULLISH | $92.32B | 11.73 | 25.8% | 27.9% | $44.24 | |
|
BP
BP p.l.c.
|
NEUTRAL | $93.78B | 57.08 | 3.6% | 0.8% | $36.53 | Compare |
|
SLB
SLB N.V.
|
BEARISH | $82.17B | 23.29 | 13.9% | 9.4% | $54.74 | Compare |
|
EOG
EOG Resources, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $75.29B | 15.39 | 16.8% | 22.0% | $140.33 | Compare |
|
VLO
Valero Energy Corporation
|
BEARISH | $71.86B | 31.79 | 8.3% | 2.0% | $240.33 | Compare |
CNQ
Canadian Natural...
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$92.3B
P/E
11.7
ROE
25.8%
Price
$44.24
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | Tuer (David) | Director of Issuer | Compensation for services at price 47.65 per share | 754 | $35,930 |
| 2026-04-06 | Best (Catherine May) | Director of Issuer | Compensation for services at price 47.65 per share | 754 | $35,930 |
| 2026-04-06 | Brown (Shelley Ann Marie) | Director of Issuer | Compensation for services at price 47.65 per share | 754 | $35,930 |
| 2026-04-06 | Giffin (Gordon D.) | Director of Issuer | Compensation for services at price 47.65 per share | 754 | $35,930 |
| 2026-04-06 | Gobert (Wilfred Arthur) | Director of Issuer | Compensation for services at price 47.65 per share | 754 | $35,930 |
| 2026-04-06 | Healy (Christine) | Director of Issuer | Compensation for services at price 47.65 per share | 754 | $35,930 |
| 2026-04-06 | Laut (Stephen W) | Director of Issuer | Acquisition in the public market at price 47.65 pe | 754 | $35,930 |
| 2026-04-01 | Froc (Jay Ellery) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Purchase | 199 | $6,351 |
| 2026-04-01 | Froc (Jay Ellery) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Option Exercise | 15,213 | $501,983 |
| 2026-04-01 | Laing, Ronald Keith | Senior Officer of Issuer | Option Exercise | 17,072 | $563,324 |
| 2026-04-01 | Stauth, Scott Gerald | Senior Officer of Issuer | Option Exercise | 51,148 | $1,687,730 |
| 2026-04-01 | Stauth, Scott Gerald | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 102,714 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | Stauth, Scott Gerald | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 102,714 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | Stauth, Scott Gerald | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 40,436 | - |
| 2026-04-01 | Stauth, Scott Gerald | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 40,436 | - |
Tuer (David)
Director of Issuer
2026-04-06
754 shares
·
$35,930
Best (Catherine May)
Director of Issuer
2026-04-06
754 shares
·
$35,930
Brown (Shelley Ann Marie)
Director of Issuer
2026-04-06
754 shares
·
$35,930
Giffin (Gordon D.)
Director of Issuer
2026-04-06
754 shares
·
$35,930
Gobert (Wilfred Arthur)
Director of Issuer
2026-04-06
754 shares
·
$35,930
Healy (Christine)
Director of Issuer
2026-04-06
754 shares
·
$35,930
Laut (Stephen W)
Director of Issuer
2026-04-06
754 shares
·
$35,930
Froc (Jay Ellery)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-01
199 shares
·
$6,351
Froc (Jay Ellery)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-01
15,213 shares
·
$501,983
Laing, Ronald Keith
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-01
17,072 shares
·
$563,324
Stauth, Scott Gerald
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-01
51,148 shares
·
$1,687,730
Stauth, Scott Gerald
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-01
102,714 shares
Stauth, Scott Gerald
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-01
102,714 shares
Stauth, Scott Gerald
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-01
40,436 shares
Stauth, Scott Gerald
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-01
40,436 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
4 analysts
Goldman Sachs
2026-03-12
Buy
Buy
RBC Capital
2026-03-06
Outperform
Outperform
Goldman Sachs
2026-01-02
Buy
Buy
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