Canadian Natural Valuation

CNQ Stock  CAD 46.70  0.89  1.87%   
At this time, the firm appears to be fairly valued. Canadian Natural Res shows a prevailing Real Value of C$47.55 per share. The current price of the firm is C$46.7. Our model approximates the value of Canadian Natural Res from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Current Valuation of 112.24 B, return on equity of 0.19, and Profit Margin of 0.21 % as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Canadian Natural's valuation include:
Price Book
2.5799
Enterprise Value
112.2 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
6.6437
Price Sales
2.8799
Forward PE
12.7877
Fairly Valued
Today
46.70
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.
Since Canadian Natural is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Canadian Stock. However, Canadian Natural's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, 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  46.7 Real  47.55 Hype  47.59
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.
47.55
Real Value
49.35
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
0.830.870.91
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
45.7947.5949.39
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

920.85 Million

Canadian Valuation Trend

Knowing Canadian Natural's actual value is paramount for traders when making sound investment determinations. Using both Canadian Natural's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to estimate the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing decisions.

Canadian Natural Total Value Analysis

Canadian Natural Resources is currently projected to have takeover price of 112.24 B with market capitalization of 102.93 B, debt of 12.35 B, and cash on hands of 920 M. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the Canadian Natural fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
112.24 B
102.93 B
12.35 B
920 M

Canadian Natural Investor Information

About 76.0% of the company shares are held by institutions such as insurance companies. The book value of Canadian Natural was currently reported as 18.88. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.33. Canadian Natural Res last dividend was issued on the 13th of December 2024. The entity had 2:1 split on the 11th of June 2024. Based on the analysis of Canadian Natural's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, 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 Activities13 B12.4 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 45.22 percent. This suggests that the Company is making C$0.45 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 2.11 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 revenue of 35.97 B. Net Income was 8.23 B with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 23.61 B.

Canadian Natural Past Distributions to stockholders

About Canadian Natural Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of Canadian Natural Resources. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of Canadian Natural Res based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing Canadian Natural's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of Canadian Natural's intrinsic value. 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 Profit11.4 B12 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.28  0.25 
Operating Profit Margin 0.48  0.31 
Net Profit Margin 0.23  0.18 
Gross Profit Margin 0.32  0.52 

Canadian Natural Quarterly Retained Earnings

28.65 Billion

When determining whether Canadian Natural Res is a good investment, qualitative aspects like company management, corporate governance, and ethical practices play a significant role. A comparison with peer companies also provides context and helps to understand if Canadian Stock is undervalued or overvalued. This multi-faceted approach, blending both quantitative and qualitative analysis, forms a solid foundation for making an informed investment decision about Canadian Natural Resources Stock. Highlighted below are key reports to facilitate an investment decision about Canadian Natural Resources Stock:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Canadian Natural's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Canadian Natural is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Canadian Natural's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.