CNQ:CA:TSX-Canadian Natural Resources Limited

EQUITY | Oil & Gas E&P | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 33.19

Change

-0.20 (-0.60)%

Market Cap

CAD 48.67B

Volume

1.64M

Analyst Target

CAD 45.56
Analyst Rating

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About

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd is a senior independent energy company. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, production, marketing and sale of crude oil, NGLs and natural gas.

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Largest Industry Peers for Oil & Gas E&P

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
TOU:CA Tourmaline Oil Corp.

+0.58 (+0.89%)

CAD 22.89B
OVV:CA Ovintiv Inc

-0.02 (-0.03%)

CAD 19.92B
ARX:CA ARC Resources Ltd.

-0.03 (-0.12%)

CAD 14.92B
MEG:CA MEG Energy Corp

+0.08 (+0.26%)

CAD 8.49B
CPG:CA Crescent Point Energy Corp.

-0.06 (-0.50%)

CAD 7.41B
PSK:CA PrairieSky Royalty Ltd

-0.28 (-1.01%)

CAD 6.63B
WCP:CA Whitecap Resources Inc.

-0.01 (-0.10%)

CAD 6.21B
ERF:CA Enerplus Corporation

+0.20 (+0.73%)

CAD 5.61B
SCR:CA Strathcona Resources Ltd.

-0.38 (-1.15%)

CAD 4.87B
POU:CA Paramount Resources Ltd.

+0.25 (+0.86%)

CAD 4.21B

ETFs Containing CNQ:CA

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 Energy Leaders Plus Incom.. 0.00 % 1.74 %

+0.02 (+0.55%)

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Oil & Gas E&P) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 0.76% 80% B- 32% F
Dividend Return 3.42% 90% A- 80% B-
Total Return 4.17% 83% B 37% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -10.42% 92% A 30% F
Dividend Return 3.94% 62% D 75% C
Total Return -6.48% 92% A 31% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -14.13% 93% A 39% F
Dividend Return 13.75% 65% D 46% F
Total Return -0.38% 93% A 38% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 2.53% 83% B 55% F
Dividend Return 5.18% 86% B+ 57% F
Total Return 2.66% 42% F 60% D-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 22.65% 92% A 37% F
Risk Adjusted Return 22.88% 89% A- 38% F
Market Capitalization 48.67B 99% N/A 97% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Oil & Gas E&P) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 8.31 40% 81%
Price/Book Ratio 1.15 16% 51%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 3.89 22% 66%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 6.41 16% 46%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 14.45% 91% 84%
Return on Invested Capital 7.36% 82% 67%
Return on Assets 3.82% 73% 72%
Debt to Equity Ratio 60.93% 25% 44%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

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 Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings 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 total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

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.