Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (NYSE: CNQ) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 12.69x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for CNQ is at 1.07. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 8 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 5 rating it as “overweight,” 8 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for CNQ is 2.05B, and currently, shorts hold a 2.00% of that float. The average trading volume for CNQ on April 07, 2025 was 7.36M shares.
CNQ) stock’s latest price update
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (NYSE: CNQ)’s stock price has plunge by -4.06relation to previous closing price of 27.58. Nevertheless, the company has seen a -14.09% plunge in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-04-07 that Canadian Natural Resources is an attractive buy near its 52-week low, with strong fundamentals, including record production, low operating costs, and a 33-year reserve life. CNQ’s efficient asset optimizations and transformative acquisitions enhance future output, supporting long-term growth and value. It offers a well-covered 5.9% dividend yield, robust share buybacks, and a strong balance sheet, making it a compelling investment for total return potential.
CNQ’s Market Performance
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) has seen a -14.09% fall in stock performance for the week, with a -6.73% decline in the past month and a -16.19% plunge in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.69%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.54% for CNQ. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is -11.79% for CNQ’s stock, with a -19.77% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
CNQ Trading at -11.17% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought CNQ to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -35.92% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.54%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.69%, as shares sank -4.47% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -13.44% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, CNQ fell by -11.98%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -21.28% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $30.03. In addition, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd saw -14.29% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Stock Fundamentals for CNQ
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.33 for the present operating margin
- 0.35 for the gross margin
The net margin for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd stands at 0.17. The total capital return value is set at 0.15. Equity return is now at value 15.47, with 7.30 for asset returns.
Based on Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ), the company’s capital structure generated 0.34 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.66. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.51. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 17.42.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 16.27 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.23. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 2.78. The receivables turnover for the company is 8.64for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.42. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.77.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) has had a bad performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
