Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd stock (CNQ) is currently trading at $49.02. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd PE ratio is 13.04. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.64. Analyst consensus price target for CNQ is $43.20. WallStSmart rates CNQ as Moderate Buy.
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- Canadian Natural Resources Ltd financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CNQ Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CNQ analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CNQ Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)
CNQ trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $175.97, offering a 77% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, eps growth. Concerns around peg ratio and revenue growth. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) Key Strengths (5)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $26 in profit
Earnings per share surging 372.30% year-over-year
Keeps $28 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
74.85% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Supporting Valuation Data
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) Areas to Watch (5)
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Revenue growing slowly at 1.50% annually
Premium pricing at 3.2x book value
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.64x sales
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 67/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a B- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.8/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 25.80%, Profit Margin at 27.90%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 372.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.42), Price/Sales (2.64), Price/Book (3.17) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 1.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 19.60%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 25.80% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, EPS Growth) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CNQ Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CNQ's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.64x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 5.9x (10th percentile). The current valuation is 83% below its historical high of 15.49x set in Jun 2008, and 26% above its historical low of 2.1x in Dec 2018.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) · ENERGY › OIL & GAS E&P
The Big Picture
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 38.8B with 150% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 27.9%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 150% YoY, reaching 38.8B. This pace significantly outperforms most OIL & GAS E&P peers.
ROE of 2580.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Canadian Natural Resources Ltd maintain 150%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 469.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
Bottom Line
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd offers an attractive blend of growth (150% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Canadian Natural Resources Ltd(CNQ)
NYSE
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.