CNQ:CA:TSX-Canadian Natural Resources Limited

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

Last Closing

CAD 34.28

Change

-1.02 (-2.89)%

Market Cap

CAD 48.67B

Volume

2.49M

Analyst Target

CAD 54.38
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

ETFs Containing CNQ:CA

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

+9.25 (+-0.56%)

CAD 0.04B
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 (-0.56%)

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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 -23.69% 72% C 23% F
Dividend Return 2.24% 45% F 33% F
Total Return -21.45% 74% C 23% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -20.22% 71% C- 25% F
Dividend Return 2.34% 36% F 30% F
Total Return -17.88% 71% C- 24% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -0.20% 92% A 58% F
Dividend Return 14.16% 44% F 37% F
Total Return 13.96% 91% A- 52% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 2.70% 87% B+ 59% D-
Dividend Return 5.19% 87% B+ 57% F
Total Return 2.49% 32% F 47% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 23.34% 77% C+ 31% F
Risk Adjusted Return 22.21% 89% A- 37% F
Market Capitalization 48.67B 100% F 100% F

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 11.13 21% 31%
Price/Book Ratio 1.96 12% 24%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 1.55 19% 37%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 7.32 32% 33%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 11.62% 92% 71%
Return on Invested Capital 10.80% 81% 68%
Return on Assets 5.12% 89% 76%
Debt to Equity Ratio 66.25% 27% 42%

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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 return on assets

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

Low Earnings Growth

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