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Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)

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$30.68
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Profit since last BUY-4.81%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

05/20/2025: CNQ (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -47.87%
Avg. Invested days 27
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 64.60B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.03
1Y Target Price 35.05
Price to earnings Ratio 12.03
1Y Target Price 35.05
Volume (30-day avg) 6336332
Beta 1.52
52 Weeks Range 24.65 - 37.00
Updated Date 05/20/2025
52 Weeks Range 24.65 - 37.00
Updated Date 05/20/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 5.58%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.55

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-04-30
When Before Market
Estimate 1.0798
Actual 1.16

Profitability

Profit Margin 19.76%
Operating Margin (TTM) 30.17%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 8.76%
Return on Equity (TTM) 18.95%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.03
Forward PE 11.9
Enterprise Value 76673971516
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.68
Enterprise Value 76673971516
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.68
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.39
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.1
Shares Outstanding 2093280000
Shares Floating 2045758635
Shares Outstanding 2093280000
Shares Floating 2045758635
Percent Insiders 2.14
Percent Institutions 77.41

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4.05
Target Price 34.9
Buy 6
Strong Buy 8
Buy 6
Strong Buy 8
Hold 7
Sell -
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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Canadian Natural Resources Ltd

Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Founded in 1989, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNQ) has grown through acquisitions and organic development into a leading oil and natural gas producer. Significant milestones include the acquisition of assets from BP Canada and the expansion of its oil sands operations.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Oil Sands Mining and Upgrading: Extraction and upgrading of bitumen from oil sands deposits into synthetic crude oil.
  • In Situ Oil Sands: Extraction of bitumen using thermal methods like Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD).
  • Conventional Oil and Natural Gas: Exploration, development, and production of conventional crude oil and natural gas in Western Canada and internationally.
  • North Sea: Offshore oil and gas production in the North Sea.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Tim McKay is the President. The company has a board of directors overseeing operations, with a functional organizational structure based on asset types and geographical regions.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Synthetic Crude Oil: Processed from oil sands bitumen, synthetic crude oil competes with other oil producers. Market share varies by region and market conditions. Competitors include Suncor and Cenovus. Revenue fluctuates with oil prices and production volumes.
  • Bitumen: Raw bitumen extracted from oil sands, sold directly to refineries. Market share is tied to access to pipelines and refining capacity. Competitors include MEG Energy. Revenue fluctuates with oil prices and production volumes.
  • Conventional Natural Gas: Natural gas produced from conventional fields. Market share is based on North American natural gas production. Competitors include Tourmaline Oil Corp. Revenue fluctuates with natural gas prices and production volumes.
  • Conventional Light and Medium Oil: Oil production across various areas. Competitors include Cenovus Energy. Revenue fluctuates with oil prices and production volumes.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The oil and gas industry is characterized by volatile commodity prices, geopolitical influences, and increasing environmental regulations. Demand is influenced by global economic growth and energy consumption patterns.

Positioning

Canadian Natural Resources is a large, integrated oil and gas producer with a diversified asset base. Its competitive advantage lies in its long-life, low-decline assets and operational efficiency.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global oil and gas market is multi-trillion dollars. CNQ's positioning allows it to capture a significant share of this market through its diversified asset base.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diversified asset base
  • Low-decline production profile
  • Strong operational capabilities
  • Experienced management team
  • Significant reserves

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to volatile commodity prices
  • High capital expenditure requirements
  • Environmental liabilities associated with oil sands
  • Geopolitical risks

Opportunities

  • Expansion of oil sands production
  • Development of new technologies for bitumen extraction
  • Increased demand for natural gas as a transition fuel
  • Strategic acquisitions

Threats

  • Decline in oil and gas prices
  • Increased environmental regulations
  • Opposition to pipeline development
  • Geopolitical instability

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • XOM
  • CVX
  • COP
  • EOG
  • OXY

Competitive Landscape

CNQ benefits from its diversified asset base and focus on operational efficiency. Challenges include commodity price volatility and environmental regulations. CNQ marketshare is based on total Oil and Gas market.

Major Acquisitions

Devon Canada

  • Year: 2019
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2746
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded CNQ's thermal in situ oil sands operations and conventional assets in Western Canada.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: CNQ has grown through acquisitions and organic development. Growth has been cyclical due to commodity price fluctuations.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but generally project continued growth in production and cash flow, dependent on commodity prices.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include cost reduction programs, optimization of production, and investments in new technologies.

Summary

Canadian Natural Resources is a strong, diversified oil and gas producer with significant reserves and a low-decline production profile. Its strength lies in its operational efficiency and diversified assets, which mitigate commodity price risk. However, CNQ must navigate environmental regulations and geopolitical instability. The company should continue to focus on cost reduction and technological innovation to maintain its competitive advantage.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Industry Publications

Disclaimers:

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About Canadian Natural Resources Ltd

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Calgary, AB, Canada
IPO Launch date 1976-05-17
CEO -
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas E&P
Full time employees 10640
Full time employees 10640

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.