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Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: CNQ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
21 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $34.85
1 Year Target Price $34.85
| 8 | Strong Buy |
| 6 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -33.33% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 65.12B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.09 | 1Y Target Price 34.85 |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.09 | 1Y Target Price 34.85 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 21 | Beta 1.39 | 52 Weeks Range 24.01 - 33.89 | Updated Date 10/25/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 24.01 - 33.89 | Updated Date 10/25/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 8.92% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.82 |
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 2025-10-30 | When - | Estimate 0.8232 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 21.9% | Operating Margin (TTM) 23.67% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.35% | Return on Equity (TTM) 20.61% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 11.09 | Forward PE 15.85 | Enterprise Value 77727915022 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.71 |
Enterprise Value 77727915022 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.71 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.47 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.92 | Shares Outstanding 2080596000 | Shares Floating 2041218233 |
Shares Outstanding 2080596000 | Shares Floating 2041218233 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.27 | Percent Institutions 75.62 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNQ) was founded in 1989. It has grown through acquisitions and organic development to become a major oil and gas producer, focusing on long-life, low-decline assets.
Core Business Areas
- Oil Sands Mining and Upgrading: Extraction and upgrading of bitumen from oil sands, producing synthetic crude oil.
- Thermal In Situ Oil Sands: Extraction of bitumen using steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) technology.
- Conventional Oil and Natural Gas: Production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids from conventional reservoirs.
- North America Exploration and Production: Exploration, development and production operations in North America.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by the CEO, Tim McKay. The organizational structure is based on functional departments and asset-based teams, reporting to senior management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Synthetic Crude Oil (SCO): SCO produced from oil sands mining. CNQ is a major producer, but market share is dynamic based on overall oil sands production vs global oil market. Competitors include Suncor, Cenovus, and Imperial Oil. No firm numbers available due to overall oil market data.
- Bitumen: Extracted bitumen sold directly or upgraded. Market share varies based on production levels and pipeline capacity. Competitors include Suncor, Cenovus, and Imperial Oil. No firm numbers available due to overall oil market data.
- Conventional Light and Heavy Oil: Produced from conventional fields. Market share is small relative to the global oil market. Competitors include Occidental Petroleum, EOG resources and ExxonMobil. No firm numbers available due to overall oil market data.
- Natural Gas: Natural gas produced from conventional gas fields. Market share is small compared to other US Natural Gas companies such as EQT. No firm numbers available due to overall gas market data.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is cyclical and subject to commodity price fluctuations, geopolitical events, and environmental regulations. Demand is driven by global economic growth and energy consumption.
Positioning
CNQ 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 expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global oil and gas market is valued in the trillions of dollars. CNQ is positioned to capture a share of this market through its production capacity and strategic investments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large, diversified asset base
- Long-life, low-decline assets
- Integrated operations
- Strong financial position
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- High operating costs in oil sands
- Exposure to commodity price volatility
- Environmental liabilities
- Geographic concentration in Western Canada
Opportunities
- Expansion of oil sands production
- Development of new technologies
- Acquisitions of complementary assets
- Increased demand for natural gas
Threats
- Decline in commodity prices
- Increased environmental regulations
- Pipeline constraints
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CVX
- XOM
- OXY
- EOG
- SU
Competitive Landscape
CNQ competes with other large oil and gas producers based on production costs, operational efficiency, and asset quality. It has the advantage of long-life assets but faces challenges related to oil sands costs and environmental regulations.
Major Acquisitions
Devon Canada
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2.8
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded CNQ's thermal in situ oil sands assets and increased production capacity.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic production increases. This has been dependent on the price of oil and geopolitical factors.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary but generally anticipate continued growth in production and cash flow, dependent on oil prices.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in oil sands projects, cost reduction measures, and shareholder returns.
Summary
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. is a major player in the oil and gas industry, particularly in oil sands production. Its long-life assets and integrated operations are strengths, but it faces challenges from commodity price volatility and environmental concerns. The company is positioned for continued growth, but must manage costs and navigate regulatory hurdles. CNQ is focused on increasing shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- CNQ's Investor Relations website
- Financial news outlets
- Industry reports
- Company reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Financial data is subject to change. The analyst has no financial relationship with any of the companies mentioned.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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 | Website https://www.cnrl.com |
Full time employees 10640 | Website https://www.cnrl.com | ||
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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