CRC
NEUTRAL
$64.74
Live
California Resources Corporation · NYSE
Target $81.5
(+25.9%)
$34.09
52W Range
$71.98
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$5.74B
P/E
15.6
ROE
10.1%
Profit margin
10.7%
Debt/Equity
0.37
Dividend yield
2.5%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
CRC exhibits a stark divergence between analyst optimism and deteriorating fundamental data. While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates a stable financial baseline, the company is facing a severe growth crisis with earnings plummeting 61.5% YoY. The current price of $64.74 trades slightly above the Graham Number ($62.17) and significantly above the growth-based Intrinsic Value ($29.05), suggesting the market is pricing in a recovery that is not yet visible in the data. Heavy insider selling and a bearish technical trend further offset the 'Strong Buy' analyst consensus.
Key Strengths
Low Debt/Equity ratio (0.37) compared to sector average (1.52)
Attractive P/E ratio (15.60) relative to sector average (33.87)
Sustainable dividend payout ratio (37.77%)
Strong historical long-term price appreciation (5Y Change +225.4%)
High analyst target price ($81.50) suggesting significant upside potential
Key Risks
Severe earnings contraction (-61.5% YoY and -90.4% Q/Q)
Negative revenue growth (-13.8% YoY)
Aggressive insider selling totaling $218.49M in the last 6 months
Liquidity concerns with a Current Ratio of 0.89 (below 1.0)
Significant premium over growth-based intrinsic value ($29.05)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$45.61
-29.5% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
53
Moderate
55
20
65
50
75
AI Verdict
Cautionary Hold
Key drivers: Earnings collapse, Insider divestment, Strong balance sheet, Analyst divergence
Confidence
85%
Value
55/100
P/E is low, but the Graham Number ($62.17) suggests the stock is currently at its defensive ceiling.
Positives
- Low P/E
- Low PEG (0.22)
Watchpoints
- Price exceeds Graham Number
- Price far exceeds Intrinsic Value
Future
20/100
Growth metrics are deeply negative across both revenue and earnings.
Positives
- High analyst price targets
Watchpoints
- Negative YoY Revenue growth
- Negative YoY Earnings growth
- Poor recent earnings surprises
Past
65/100
Long-term performance is excellent, but short-term momentum has stalled.
Positives
- Strong 1Y and 5Y returns
- Consistent historical dividend payments
Watchpoints
- Recent quarterly earnings misses
Health
50/100
Balance sheet is clean regarding debt, but liquidity ratios are weak.
Positives
- Low Debt/Equity
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9 (Stable)
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio < 1.0
- Quick Ratio 0.56
Dividend
75/100
Dividend is currently well-covered by earnings.
Positives
- Reasonable 2.5% yield
- Low payout ratio
Watchpoints
- Earnings decline may threaten future payouts
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$64.74
Analyst Target
$81.5
Upside/Downside
+25.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CRC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRC
California Resources Corporation
Primary
|
+225.4% | +81.0% | +89.0% | +38.2% | -3.3% | +3.2% |
|
CNX
CNX Resources Corporation
Peer
|
+182.3% | +150.5% | +32.3% | +17.6% | -4.8% | -0.6% |
|
GLNG
Golar LNG Limited
Peer
|
+505.5% | +176.8% | +55.7% | +38.6% | +18.5% | -3.4% |
|
CRK
Comstock Resources, Inc.
Peer
|
+247.0% | +61.8% | -7.7% | -5.2% | -24.3% | +0.5% |
|
AROC
Archrock, Inc.
Peer
|
+281.4% | +240.6% | -2.8% | +21.6% | +8.0% | +5.2% |
CRC
California Resources Corporation
Primary
5Y
+225.4%
3Y
+81.0%
1Y
+89.0%
6M
+38.2%
1M
-3.3%
1W
+3.2%
CNX
CNX Resources Corporation
Peer
5Y
+182.3%
3Y
+150.5%
1Y
+32.3%
6M
+17.6%
1M
-4.8%
1W
-0.6%
GLN
Golar LNG Limited
Peer
5Y
+505.5%
3Y
+176.8%
1Y
+55.7%
6M
+38.6%
1M
+18.5%
1W
-3.4%
CRK
Comstock Resources, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+247.0%
3Y
+61.8%
1Y
-7.7%
6M
-5.2%
1M
-24.3%
1W
+0.5%
ARO
Archrock, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+281.4%
3Y
+240.6%
1Y
-2.8%
6M
+21.6%
1M
+8.0%
1W
+5.2%
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
15.6
Forward P/E
12.9
PEG Ratio
0.22
P/B Ratio
1.56
P/S Ratio
1.69
EV/Revenue
2.05
EV/EBITDA
5.54
Market Cap
$5.74B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
10.67%
Operating Margin
18.67%
Gross Margin
54.42%
ROE
10.07%
ROA
6.42%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-13.8%
Earnings Growth
-61.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-13.64%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-63.6%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.37
Low debt
Current Ratio
0.89
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.56
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.49
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.8B
Gross Margin
35.7%
Op. Margin
0.5%
Net Margin
1.5%
Total Assets
$7.4B
Liabilities
$3.7B
Equity
$3.7B
Debt/Equity
1.01x
Operating CF
$0.2B
Free Cash Flow
$0.2B
FCF Yield
100%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-03-02
$0.14
-68.3% surprise
2025-11-04
$1.46
+14.6% surprise
2025-08-05
$1.1
+19.3% surprise
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing CRC against 73 companies in the Energy sector
(4 bullish, 26 neutral, 43 bearish)
P/E Ratio
15.6
This Stock
vs
32.49
Sector Avg
-52.0%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
10.07%
This Stock
vs
4.94%
Sector Avg
+103.7%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
10.67%
This Stock
vs
7.04%
Sector Avg
+51.6%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.37
This Stock
vs
1.48
Sector Avg
-74.9%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-13.8%
This Stock
vs
26.9%
Sector Avg
-151.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.89
This Stock
vs
2.27
Sector Avg
-60.6%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRC
California Resources Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $5.74B | 15.6 | 10.1% | 10.7% | $64.74 | |
|
CNX
CNX Resources Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $5.46B | 9.66 | 15.0% | 30.7% | $38.45 | Compare |
|
GLNG
Golar LNG Limited
|
BEARISH | $5.43B | 92.05 | 5.1% | 16.7% | $53.39 | Compare |
|
CRK
Comstock Resources, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.98B | 11.85 | 15.9% | 17.8% | $16.94 | Compare |
|
AROC
Archrock, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.88B | 18.44 | 19.6% | 18.4% | $27.85 | Compare |
CRC
California...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$5.7B
P/E
15.6
ROE
10.1%
Price
$64.74
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 3,500,000 | $213,850,000 |
| 2026-03-11 | GOULD CHRISTOPHER D | Officer | Sale | 24,347 | $1,514,688 |
| 2026-03-09 | HAYAT OMAR | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 23,000 | $1,514,978 |
| 2026-03-06 | MCFARLAND MARK ALLEN | Director | Sale | 16,372 | $1,061,400 |
| 2026-03-05 | REPETTI NOELLE M | Officer | Sale | 8,564 | $545,590 |
| 2026-03-02 | REPETTI NOELLE M | Officer | Stock Award | 3,638 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | LEON FRANCISCO | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 43,833 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | BYS JAY A | Officer | Stock Award | 15,957 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | GOULD CHRISTOPHER D | Officer | Stock Award | 17,462 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | HAYAT OMAR | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 16,327 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | CRESPY CLIO C | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 17,462 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | PRESTON MICHAEL L. | General Counsel | Stock Award | 19,166 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | REPETTI NOELLE M | Officer | Stock Award | 2,914 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | LEON FRANCISCO | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 27,320 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | BYS JAY A | Officer | Stock Award | 13,113 | - |
CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-12
3,500,000 shares
·
$213,850,000
GOULD CHRISTOPHER D
Officer
2026-03-11
24,347 shares
·
$1,514,688
HAYAT OMAR
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-09
23,000 shares
·
$1,514,978
MCFARLAND MARK ALLEN
Director
2026-03-06
16,372 shares
·
$1,061,400
REPETTI NOELLE M
Officer
2026-03-05
8,564 shares
·
$545,590
REPETTI NOELLE M
Officer
2026-03-02
3,638 shares
LEON FRANCISCO
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-02
43,833 shares
BYS JAY A
Officer
2026-03-02
15,957 shares
GOULD CHRISTOPHER D
Officer
2026-03-02
17,462 shares
HAYAT OMAR
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-02
16,327 shares
CRESPY CLIO C
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-02
17,462 shares
PRESTON MICHAEL L.
General Counsel
2026-03-02
19,166 shares
REPETTI NOELLE M
Officer
2026-02-23
2,914 shares
LEON FRANCISCO
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-23
27,320 shares
BYS JAY A
Officer
2026-02-23
13,113 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
12 analysts
UBS
2026-04-13
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-03-30
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2026-03-18
Neutral
Neutral
Wells Fargo
2026-03-17
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2026-03-16
Overweight
Overweight
UBS
2026-03-05
Buy
Buy
Wells Fargo
2026-03-04
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2026-03-03
Overweight
Overweight
UBS
2026-01-26
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2026-01-21
Overweight
Overweight
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