Canadian Natural Resources Limited
CNQEnergyNASDAQOil & Gas E&P · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeCanadian 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,. At a $113.51B market cap, Canadian Natural Resources Limited ranks as a large-cap company within energy. The company offers synthetic crude oil (SCO), mining bitumen, light and medium crude oil and NGLs, thermal bitumen, primary heavy crude oil and Pelican Lake heavy crude oil.
Market Cap
$113.51B
Beta
0.94
P/E (TTM)
13.53
P/E (Fwd)
12.39
EPS (TTM)
$4.07
EPS (Fwd)
$4.44
ROE
26.7%
ROA
7.9%
Cash
$2.62B
Total Debt
$20.18B
Free CF
$7.42B
52W Change
74.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CNQ stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, CNQ finished 16.92% above its 150-day moving average ($46.29) and 22.22% above its 200-day moving average ($44.28). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is CNQ overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, CNQ's RSI(14) was 85.9, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $2.62B in cash, though total debt stands at $20.18B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $7.42B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 26.7% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 7.9% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $49.53B to $44.17B.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Canadian Natural Resources Limited and its sector.