Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
$45.70
-0.31%
ENERGY · Cap: $98.47B
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$89.40
+0.78%
ENERGY · Cap: $195.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 376% more annual revenue ($183.96B vs $38.63B). CNQ leads profitability with a 25.1% profit margin vs 8.2%. TTE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. TTE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
CNQ
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
TTE
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+45.4%
Fair Value
$83.74
Current Price
$45.70
$38.04 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TTE.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Earnings expanding 57.1% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.2%
Earnings declined 45.3%
3.4% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNQ
The strongest argument for CNQ centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.1% and operating margin at 21.8%.
Bull Case : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CNQ
The primary concerns for CNQ are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNQ profiles as a declining stock while TTE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNQ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
TTE is growing revenue faster at 3.4% — sustainability is the question.
CNQ generates stronger free cash flow (856M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TTE scores higher overall (72/100 vs 58/100). CNQ offers better value entry with a 45.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Canadian Natural Resources Limited acquires, explores, develops, produces, markets and sells crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL). The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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