
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ) is a publicly traded oil and gas e&p business based in Canada. It opened the day at $60.92 after a previous close of $62.13. During the day the price has varied from a low of $60.612 to a high of $61.58. The latest price was $61.12 (25 minute delay). Canadian Natural Resources is listed on the NYSE and employs 9,735 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollars.
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- Search the platform for stock code: CNQ in this case.
- Research Canadian Natural Resources shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
- Buy your Canadian Natural Resources shares. It's that simple.
What's in this guide?
- Can I buy shares in Canadian Natural Resources?
- Compare share dealing platforms
- Performance over time
- Is Canadian Natural Resources stock a buy or sell?
- Are Canadian Natural Resources shares over-valued?
- Is Canadian Natural Resources suitable for ethical investing?
- Canadian Natural Resources shares summary
- Does Canadian Natural Resources pay a dividend?
- How volatile are Canadian Natural Resources shares?
- Other common questions
Fees for buying 10x Canadian Natural Resources shares with popular platforms
Both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs presented here should be considered as a guide only. They do not incorporate stamp duty. Always refer to the platform itself for availability and pricing – which may differ from our information.
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Canadian Natural Resources share price (NYSE:CNQ)
Use our graph to track the performance of CNQ stocks over time.Canadian Natural Resources price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the last close of $61.12
1 week (2023-01-23) | 0.07% |
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1 month (2022-12-30) | 10.07% |
3 months (2022-10-28) | 2.14% |
6 months (2022-07-29) | 13.05% |
1 year (2022-01-27) | 21.88% |
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2 years (2021-01-29) | 176.37% |
3 years (2020-01-30) | 112.18% |
5 years (2018-01-30) | 77.01% |
Is it a good time to buy Canadian Natural Resources stock?
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Is Canadian Natural Resources under- or over-valued?
Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value.
P/E ratio
Canadian Natural Resources's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 8x. In other words, Canadian Natural Resources shares trade at around 8x recent earnings.
That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.
PEG ratio
Canadian Natural Resources's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 12.75. Higher PEG ratios such as this can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value given the current rate of growth.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Canadian Natural Resources's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
EBITDA
Canadian Natural Resources's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is a whopping $22.7 billion (£18.4 billion).
The EBITDA is a measure of a Canadian Natural Resources's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
Environmental, social and governance track record
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like Canadian Natural Resources.
Total ESG risk score
Canadian Natural Resources's total ESG risk: 39.03
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and Canadian Natural Resources's overall score of 39.03 (as at 01/01/2019) is pretty weak – landing it in it in the 75th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like Canadian Natural Resources is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
Environmental score
Canadian Natural Resources's environmental score: 19.09/100
Canadian Natural Resources's environmental score of 19.09 puts it squarely in the 7th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Canadian Natural Resources is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Social score
Canadian Natural Resources's social score: 11.97/100
Canadian Natural Resources's social score of 11.97 puts it squarely in the 7th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that Canadian Natural Resources is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.
Governance score
Canadian Natural Resources's governance score: 11.97/100
Canadian Natural Resources's governance score puts it squarely in the 7th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that Canadian Natural Resources is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Controversy score
Canadian Natural Resources's controversy score: 1/5
ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. A high-profile company, Canadian Natural Resources scored a 1 out of 5 for controversy – the highest score possible, reflecting that Canadian Natural Resources has managed to keep its nose clean.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) summary
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.
Total ESG score | 39.03 |
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Total ESG percentile | 74.78 |
Environmental score | 19.09 |
Environmental score percentile | 7 |
Social score | 11.97 |
Social score percentile | 7 |
Governance score | 11.97 |
Governance score percentile | 7 |
Level of controversy | 1 |
Canadian Natural Resources shares at a glance
Open | $60.92 |
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High | $61.58 |
Low | $60.612 |
Close | $61.12 |
Previous close | $62.13 |
Change | $-1.01 |
Change % | -1.6256% |
Volume | 1,364,297 |
52-week range | $42.7447 - $67.036 |
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50-day moving average | $57.1542 |
200-day moving average | $56.4261 |
Wall St. target price | $66.7 |
PE ratio | 7.9462 |
Dividend yield | $2.837 (4.18%) |
Earnings per share (TTM) | $7.62 |
Canadian Natural Resources share dividends
Dividend yield: 4.18% of stock value
Forward annual dividend yield: 4.18% of stock value
Dividend payout ratio: 25.49% of net profits
Canadian Natural Resources has recently paid out dividends equivalent to 4.18% of its share value annually.
Canadian Natural Resources has paid out, on average, around 25.49% of recent net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 4.18% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), shareholders could enjoy a 4.18% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Canadian Natural Resources's case, that would currently equate to about $2.837 per share.
While Canadian Natural Resources's payout ratio might seem fairly standard, it's worth remembering that it may be investing much of the rest of its net profits in future growth.
Canadian Natural Resources's most recent dividend payout was on 5 January 2023. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 15 December 2022 (the "ex-dividend date").
Share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Canadian Natural Resources's shares have ranged in value from as little as $42.7447 up to $67.036. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Canadian Natural Resources's is 2.0526. This would suggest that Canadian Natural Resources's shares are significantly more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent a higher risk.
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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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