Canadian Natural Valuation

CNQ Stock  USD 31.23  0.44  1.43%   
At this time, the firm appears to be undervalued. Canadian Natural Res shows a prevailing Real Value of $34.29 per share. The current price of the firm is $31.23. Our model approximates the value of Canadian Natural Res from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Current Valuation of 76.77 B, return on equity of 0.15, and Profit Margin of 0.17 % as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Canadian Natural's valuation include:
Price Book
2.3111
Enterprise Value
76.8 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
7.1729
Price Sales
1.8144
Forward PE
13.3869
Undervalued
Today
31.23
Please note that Canadian Natural's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Canadian Natural Res is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Canadian Natural's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Canadian Natural's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price of 31.23, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  31.23 Real  34.29 Target  38.3 Hype  31.24 Naive  32.97
The intrinsic value of Canadian Natural's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Canadian Natural's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
34.29
Real Value
35.95
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Canadian Natural Resources helps investors to forecast how Canadian stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Canadian Natural more accurately as focusing exclusively on Canadian Natural's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
0.971.111.38
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
29.5831.2432.90
Details
Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
1.531.681.83
Details
23 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
34.8638.3042.52
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Canadian Natural's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Canadian Natural's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Canadian Natural's closest peers.

Canadian Natural Cash

159.05 Million

Canadian Valuation Trend

Canadian Natural's real value is important for investors to make better decisions and a more accurate overall view of Canadian Natural's financial worth over time. Using both Canadian Natural's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to gauge the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing conclusions.

Canadian Natural Total Value Analysis

Canadian Natural Resources is currently estimated to have company total value of 76.77 B with market capitalization of 64.69 B, debt of 20.28 B, and cash on hands of 920 M. Please note that company total value may be misleading and is a subject to accounting gimmicks. We encourage investors to carefully check all of the Canadian Natural fundamentals before making security assessment based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
76.77 B
64.69 B
20.28 B
920 M

Canadian Natural Investor Information

About 73.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The book value of Canadian Natural was currently reported as 18.77. The company last dividend was issued on the 21st of March 2025. Canadian Natural Res had 2:1 split on the 11th of June 2024. Canadian Natural Resources may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average risk of going through some form of financial distress next quarter.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Total Cash From Operating Activities14.1 B13.4 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

Canadian Natural Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Canadian Natural has an asset utilization ratio of 41.77 percent. This connotes that the Company is making $0.42 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Canadian Natural Resources is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Canadian Natural Ownership Allocation

Canadian Natural holds a total of 2.1 Billion outstanding shares. The majority of Canadian Natural Resources outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to acquire positions in Canadian Natural Res to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Canadian Natural. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Canadian Natural Resources as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

Canadian Natural Profitability Analysis

The company reported the last year's revenue of 35.66 B. Total Income to common stockholders was 6.11 B with profit before taxes, overhead, and interest of 17.58 B.

Canadian Natural Past Distributions to stockholders

About Canadian Natural Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines Canadian Natural's current worth on a daily basis. In general, an absolute valuation approach attempts to find the value of Canadian Natural Res based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Canadian Natural. We calculate exposure to Canadian Natural's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Canadian Natural's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit17.6 B18.5 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.23  0.25 
Operating Profit Margin 0.47  0.31 
Net Profit Margin 0.17  0.18 
Gross Profit Margin 0.49  0.53 

Canadian Natural Quarterly Retained Earnings

28.1 Billion

Canadian Natural's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether Canadian Natural's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of Canadian Natural can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of Canadian Natural represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of Canadian, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

Canadian Natural Dividends Analysis For Valuation

At this time, Canadian Natural's Dividend Yield is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 03/25/2025, Dividend Payout Ratio is likely to grow to 0.76, though Dividends Paid is likely to grow to (4.2 B). . As of 03/25/2025, Retained Earnings is likely to drop to about 14.7 B. In addition to that, Earnings Yield is likely to drop to 0.05
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid-4.4 B-4.2 B
Dividend Yield 0.05  0.05 
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.73  0.76 
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 1.36  0.81 
There are various types of dividends Canadian Natural can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of Canadian shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from Canadian Natural Resources directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When Canadian pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of Canadian Natural by the value of the dividends paid out.

Canadian Natural Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as Canadian Natural does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding2.1 B
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y-0.552
Forward Price Earnings13.3869

Canadian Natural Current Valuation Indicators

Canadian Natural's valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final Canadian Natural's valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Canadian Natural, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Canadian Natural's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Canadian Natural's worth.

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