Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (NYSE: CNQ) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 13.69x compared to its average ratio. CNQ has 36-month beta value of 1.06. Analysts have mixed views on the stock, with 8 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 6 as “overweight,” 7 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for CNQ is 2.05B, and currently, short sellers hold a 3.03% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of CNQ on May 07, 2025 was 7.29M shares.
CNQ) stock’s latest price update
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (NYSE: CNQ)’s stock price has increased by 1.86 compared to its previous closing price of 28.01. However, the company has seen a -2.69% decrease in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-05-06 that In this article, I present 10 attractive high-yield investment options for this month of May 2025, which not only offer dividend income but also potential for dividend growth. The selection process involves analyzing financial ratios, competitive advantages, valuations, and diversification across industries and countries to minimize risks and maximize returns. Highlighted top picks for May 2025 include VICI Properties, Chevron, Canadian Natural Resources, Pfizer, Altria, CVS Health, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Comcast, Vale, and Ares Capital.
CNQ’s Market Performance
CNQ’s stock has fallen by -2.69% in the past week, with a monthly rise of 3.44% and a quarterly drop of -7.94%. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.95% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 4.01% for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 0.87% for CNQ stock, with a simple moving average of -11.50% for the last 200 days.
CNQ Trading at -1.32% 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 -27.22% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 4.01%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.95%, as shares surge +7.34% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -2.83% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, CNQ fell by -2.69%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -19.95% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $28.28. In addition, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd saw -7.58% 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:
- 0.27 for the present operating margin
- 0.29 for the gross margin
The net margin for Canadian Natural Resources Ltd stands at 0.17. The total capital return value is set at 0.13. 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 16.43.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 16.27 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.29. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 2.88. 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
To put it simply, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) has had a bad performance in recent times. Analysts have a bullish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others as 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.
