Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 10% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-02, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE: CNQ) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $56.11 (+1.85% 1D, market cap $113.97B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, CNQ ranks #24 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), CNQ carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, E (ENI S.p.A.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $94.69B) and PBR (Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras ADS) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $141.13B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EOG leads on earnings multiple (17.1x) while EOG leads on capital efficiency (14.7% ROIC).
For Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ), key quantitative strengths include Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. and Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs., while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.6% realized swing band)
Altman Z-Score 3.74 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
Capital intensity & 13.9% operating margin leave 9 pts on the table
Even with a 72/100 (B) score, CNQ faces multiple-compression risk if 32.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($50.91) or 200D SMA ($46.19) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($59.64) toward Bear Floor ($46.01).
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) advanced +1.85% to $56.11, trading at 99% of its 52-week range ($30.13 – $56.27). High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 10% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +12.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) ranks #24 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #11 by equity capitalization ($113.97B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EOG leads on earnings valuation at 17.1x trailing P/E, while EOG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 14.7% ROIC and — gross margin. EOG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 87/100 (A) compared with CNQ at 72/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNQ
ACTIVE
Canadian Natural Resources Limited | B | 72/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.85% | $113.97B | Benchmark Subject |
| E ENI S.p.A. | B- | 71/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.03% | $94.69B | /e-vs-cnq → |
| PBR Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras ADS | C+ | 67/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +0.69% | $141.13B | /pbr-vs-cnq → |
| EOG EOG Resources Inc. | A | 87/100 | 17.1x | — | 14.7% | +2.05% | $85.09B | /eog-vs-cnq → |
| TTE TotalEnergies SE | B- | 71/100 | 32.8x | — | 9.9% | +1.38% | $205.16B | /tte-vs-cnq → |
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) operates in Oil & Gas Production (Energy) with an equity capitalization of $113.97B, trailing P/E of 32.8x, forward P/E of 27.6x, and EV/EBITDA of 21.0x. Operating profitability registers a gross margin of —, operating margin of 13.9%, net profit margin of 10.9%, ROIC of 9.9%, and free cash flow yield of 2.21%, alongside an Altman Z-Score of 3.74 and Piotroski F-Score of 8/9.
As of 2026-11-02, Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE: CNQ) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $56.11 (+1.85% 1D, market cap $113.97B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 18/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, CNQ ranks #24 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), CNQ carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 32.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.9%. By comparison, E (ENI S.p.A.) holds a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $94.69B) and PBR (Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. Petrobras ADS) posts a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $141.13B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EOG leads on earnings multiple (17.1x) while EOG leads on capital efficiency (14.7% ROIC).
For Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ), key quantitative strengths include Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side. and Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs., while primary risk factors center on Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. and implied 5-year growth hurdle of 25.3%/yr. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
CNQ last traded at $56.11 (+1.85% on volume of 7,263,183 shares), positioning the stock +10.21% above its 50-day simple moving average ($50.91) and +21.48% above its 200-day simple moving average ($46.19). Across its 52-week range of $30.13 to $56.27, CNQ sits at the 99.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 64.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.6% ($53.53 to $58.69).
Why CNQ Stock advanced +1.85% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 10% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, CNQ carries an RQD Score of 72 and a letter grade of B, with the verdict label "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward." The score is built from five pillars:
Valuation tradeoff: market data shows a trailing P/E of 32.8 against a forward P/E of 27.6, and EV/EBITDA of 21. Those multiples are elevated, so the "Good Risk/Reward" verdict depends heavily on the institutional and balance-sheet pillars offsetting a demanding price. Price of 55.09 sits near the top of its 52-week range of $30.13 - $56.27.
Per the recent news feed (six items, all relating to CNQ):
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is marked "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.
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Welcome to the CNQ (Canadian Natural Resources Limited) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 72/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Oil & Gas Production. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (32.8x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CNQ, but look at what you are paying: 32.8x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Canadian Natural Resources Limited expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CNQ, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Oil & Gas Production and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $55.09 (52-wk range $30.13 - $56.27), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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