CNQ:CA:TSX-Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CAD)

COMMON STOCK | Oil & Gas E&P |

Last Closing

CAD 42.61

Change

-0.12 (-0.28)%

Market Cap

CAD 83.72B

Volume

0.02B

Analyst Target

CAD 32.65
Analyst Rating

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About

Canadian Natural Resources Limited engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, production, marketing, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) in Western Canada, the United Kingdom sector of the North Sea, and Offshore Africa. The company offers light and medium crude oil, primary heavy crude oil, Pelican Lake heavy crude oil, bitumen (thermal oil), and synthetic crude oil (SCO). Its midstream assets include two crude oil pipeline systems; and a 50% working interest in an 84-megawatt cogeneration plant at Primrose. The company was formerly known as AEX Minerals Corporation and changed its name to Canadian Natural Resources Limited in December 1975. Canadian Natural Resources Limited was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

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ETFs Containing CNQ:CA

HND:CA BetaPro Natural Gas 2x Da.. 14.73 % 1.52 %

+0.05 (+-1.72%)

CAD 0.19B
CRQ.A:CA 0.00 % 1.55 %

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FCE:CA 0.00 % 0.89 %

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RQH:CA 0.00 % 0.28 %

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HPF:CA Harvest Energy Leaders Pl.. 0.00 % 1.74 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Oil & Gas E&P) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -3.99% 63% D 24% F
Dividend Return 1.33% 50% F 69% C-
Total Return -2.66% 57% F 27% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -17.46% 52% F 11% F
Dividend Return 4.28% 58% F 78% C+
Total Return -13.18% 54% F 12% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 243.23% 43% F 92% A
Dividend Return 23.97% 27% F 58% F
Total Return 267.21% 43% F 91% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 34.97% 24% F 91% A-
Dividend Return 40.38% 24% F 92% A
Total Return 5.41% 80% B- 94% A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 46.38% 82% B 17% F
Risk Adjusted Return 87.06% 90% A- 87% B+
Market Capitalization 83.72B 100% F 99% N/A

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector