Core Natural Resources (CNR) Competitors

CNX Resources (NYSE:CNX) and Core Natural Resources (NYSE:CNR) are both mid-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Does the media prefer CNX or CNR?

In the previous week, Core Natural Resources had 3 more articles in the media than CNX Resources. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Core Natural Resources and 9 mentions for CNX Resources. Core Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat CNX Resources' score of 0.85 indicating that Core Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
CNX Resources	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Core Natural Resources	7 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Do analysts prefer CNX or CNR?

CNX Resources presently has a consensus target price of $31.64, indicating a potential downside of 1.70%. Core Natural Resources has a consensus target price of $106.40, indicating a potential upside of 29.17%. Given Core Natural Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Core Natural Resources is more favorable than CNX Resources.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CNX Resources	6 Sell rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1.71
Core Natural Resources	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.80

Is CNX or CNR more profitable?

CNX Resources has a net margin of 9.70% compared to Core Natural Resources' net margin of 0.63%. CNX Resources' return on equity of 8.93% beat Core Natural Resources' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CNX Resources	9.70%	8.93%	4.13%
Core Natural Resources	0.63%	3.01%	1.78%

Which has more risk & volatility, CNX or CNR?

CNX Resources has a beta of 0.6, indicating that its stock price is 40% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Core Natural Resources has a beta of 0.76, indicating that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, CNX or CNR?

Core Natural Resources has higher revenue and earnings than CNX Resources. Core Natural Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CNX Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CNX Resources	$1.27B	3.59	-$90.49M	$0.59	54.56
Core Natural Resources	$2.24B	1.90	$286.40M	$2.18	37.78

Do insiders and institutionals believe in CNX or CNR?

95.2% of CNX Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.5% of Core Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 3.1% of CNX Resources shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Core Natural Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Core Natural Resources beats CNX Resources on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.