California Resources Corp (CRC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
California Resources Corp stock (CRC) is currently trading at $65.33. California Resources Corp PE ratio is 15.32. California Resources Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.66. Analyst consensus price target for CRC is $74.23. WallStSmart rates CRC as Underperform.
- CRC PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CRC PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CRC intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CRC stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CRC fair value vs current price
- CRC insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CRC undervalued or overvalued?
- California Resources Corp financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CRC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CRC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CRC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · California Resources Corp (CRC)
CRC trades 101% above its Graham fair value of $28.22, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
California Resources Corp (CRC) · 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 price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
California Resources Corp (CRC) Key Strengths (4)
103.14% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.66 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading at 1.53x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
California Resources Corp (CRC) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -13.80%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -61.50%, profits shrinking
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Decent profitability, keeps $11 per $100 revenue
Supporting Valuation Data
California Resources Corp (CRC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.66), Price/Book (1.53) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (14.36) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -13.80%, EPS Growth at -61.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.10%, Operating Margin at 18.70%, Profit Margin at 10.70%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -13.80% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Price/Sales) and negatives (Revenue Growth, EPS 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.
CRC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CRC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.66x sits near its historical average of 1.53x (71th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 35% below its historical high of 2.56x set in Oct 2021, and 127% above its historical low of 0.73x in Nov 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.3x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for California Resources Corp (CRC) · ENERGY › OIL & GAS E&P
The Big Picture
California Resources Corp faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 3.4B with 14% decline year-over-year. Profit margins of 10.7% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 1010.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 116M in free cash flow and 236M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 14% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can California Resources Corp push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 249.0%. 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 California Resources Corp.
Bottom Line
California Resources Corp faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
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.
Insider Transactions(38 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
CANADA, PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD 10% Owner | Sell | -3,500,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
GOULD, CHRISTOPHER D. EVP & Chief Sustainability Off | Sell | -24,347 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HAYAT, OMAR EVP & Chief Operating Officer | Sell | -23,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MCFARLAND, MARK ALLEN Director | Sell | -16,372 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
REPETTI, NOELLE M. Senior VP and Controller | Sell | -8,564 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
CRESPY, CLIO C. EVP and CFO | Sell | -4,933 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:23:03 AM
About California Resources Corp(CRC)
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California Resources Corporation is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company in the state of California. The company is headquartered in Santa Clarita, California.