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C$64.86 +0.17 (+0.26%)
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CNQ vs. SU, IMO, CVE, OVV, and ARX

Should you buy Canadian Natural Resources stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Canadian Natural Resources with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Canadian Natural Resources include Suncor Energy (SU), Imperial Oil (IMO), Cenovus Energy (CVE), Ovintiv (OVV), and ARC Resources (ARX). These companies are all part of the "petroleum and natural gas" industry.

How does Canadian Natural Resources compare to Suncor Energy?

Suncor Energy (TSE:SU) and Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and profitability.

48.5% of Suncor Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.8% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Suncor Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Canadian Natural Resources has a net margin of 24.51% compared to Suncor Energy's net margin of 12.17%. Canadian Natural Resources' return on equity of 22.74% beat Suncor Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Suncor Energy12.17% 14.01% 7.01%
Canadian Natural Resources 24.51%22.74%8.80%

Suncor Energy pays an annual dividend of C$2.34 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Canadian Natural Resources pays an annual dividend of C$2.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Suncor Energy pays out 44.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian Natural Resources pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Suncor Energy has a beta of 0.365442, suggesting that its stock price is 63% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Natural Resources has a beta of 0.482295, suggesting that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Canadian Natural Resources had 6 more articles in the media than Suncor Energy. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Canadian Natural Resources and 6 mentions for Suncor Energy. Canadian Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Suncor Energy's score of 0.44 indicating that Canadian Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Suncor Energy
1 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Canadian Natural Resources
7 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Suncor EnergyC$54.47B1.98C$7.92BC$5.2617.30
Canadian Natural ResourcesC$44.17B3.06C$7.52BC$5.1612.57

Suncor Energy presently has a consensus target price of C$93.13, suggesting a potential upside of 2.35%. Canadian Natural Resources has a consensus target price of C$63.73, suggesting a potential downside of 1.74%. Given Suncor Energy's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Suncor Energy is more favorable than Canadian Natural Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Suncor Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Canadian Natural Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

Summary

Canadian Natural Resources beats Suncor Energy on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Natural Resources compare to Imperial Oil?

Imperial Oil (TSE:IMO) and Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and institutional ownership.

Imperial Oil currently has a consensus target price of C$137.00, indicating a potential downside of 24.39%. Canadian Natural Resources has a consensus target price of C$63.73, indicating a potential downside of 1.74%. Given Canadian Natural Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Canadian Natural Resources is more favorable than Imperial Oil.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Imperial Oil
6 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.40
Canadian Natural Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

Imperial Oil has a beta of 0.650884, suggesting that its share price is 35% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Natural Resources has a beta of 0.482295, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Canadian Natural Resources has a net margin of 24.51% compared to Imperial Oil's net margin of 6.27%. Canadian Natural Resources' return on equity of 22.74% beat Imperial Oil's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Imperial Oil6.27% 13.43% 9.78%
Canadian Natural Resources 24.51%22.74%8.80%

19.4% of Imperial Oil shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.8% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 71.3% of Imperial Oil shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Canadian Natural Resources had 5 more articles in the media than Imperial Oil. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Canadian Natural Resources and 7 mentions for Imperial Oil. Canadian Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Imperial Oil's score of -0.03 indicating that Canadian Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Imperial Oil
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Canadian Natural Resources
7 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Imperial Oil pays an annual dividend of C$3.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Canadian Natural Resources pays an annual dividend of C$2.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Imperial Oil pays out 51.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian Natural Resources pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Canadian Natural Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Imperial OilC$45.40B1.93C$4.85BC$5.9030.71
Canadian Natural ResourcesC$44.17B3.06C$7.52BC$5.1612.57

Summary

Canadian Natural Resources beats Imperial Oil on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Natural Resources compare to Cenovus Energy?

Cenovus Energy (TSE:CVE) and Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

Canadian Natural Resources has a net margin of 24.51% compared to Cenovus Energy's net margin of 9.52%. Canadian Natural Resources' return on equity of 22.74% beat Cenovus Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cenovus Energy9.52% 15.23% 7.58%
Canadian Natural Resources 24.51%22.74%8.80%

Cenovus Energy currently has a consensus target price of C$39.64, indicating a potential downside of 3.36%. Canadian Natural Resources has a consensus target price of C$63.73, indicating a potential downside of 1.74%. Given Canadian Natural Resources' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Canadian Natural Resources is more favorable than Cenovus Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cenovus Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Canadian Natural Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

54.0% of Cenovus Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.8% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 32.0% of Cenovus Energy shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Cenovus Energy has a beta of 0.230344, suggesting that its share price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Natural Resources has a beta of 0.482295, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Cenovus Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Canadian Natural Resources. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Cenovus Energy and 12 mentions for Canadian Natural Resources. Canadian Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Cenovus Energy's score of 0.58 indicating that Canadian Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cenovus Energy
3 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Canadian Natural Resources
7 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Cenovus EnergyC$51.89B1.47C$3.69BC$2.5116.34
Canadian Natural ResourcesC$44.17B3.06C$7.52BC$5.1612.57

Cenovus Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Canadian Natural Resources pays an annual dividend of C$2.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Cenovus Energy pays out 31.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian Natural Resources pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Canadian Natural Resources beats Cenovus Energy on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Natural Resources compare to Ovintiv?

Ovintiv (TSE:OVV) and Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, risk, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

In the previous week, Canadian Natural Resources had 9 more articles in the media than Ovintiv. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Canadian Natural Resources and 3 mentions for Ovintiv. Canadian Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Ovintiv's score of 0.39 indicating that Canadian Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ovintiv
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Canadian Natural Resources
7 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Ovintiv has a beta of 0.581365, suggesting that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian Natural Resources has a beta of 0.482295, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Ovintiv pays an annual dividend of C$1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Canadian Natural Resources pays an annual dividend of C$2.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Ovintiv pays out 25.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian Natural Resources pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
OvintivC$8.91B2.53C$1.39BC$4.7816.62
Canadian Natural ResourcesC$44.17B3.06C$7.52BC$5.1612.57

62.1% of Ovintiv shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 62.8% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Ovintiv shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.3% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Canadian Natural Resources has a net margin of 24.51% compared to Ovintiv's net margin of 8.59%. Canadian Natural Resources' return on equity of 22.74% beat Ovintiv's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ovintiv8.59% 7.13% 8.59%
Canadian Natural Resources 24.51%22.74%8.80%

Canadian Natural Resources has a consensus target price of C$63.73, indicating a potential downside of 1.74%. Given Canadian Natural Resources' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Canadian Natural Resources is more favorable than Ovintiv.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ovintiv
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.10
Canadian Natural Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

Summary

Canadian Natural Resources beats Ovintiv on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Canadian Natural Resources compare to ARC Resources?

Canadian Natural Resources (TSE:CNQ) and ARC Resources (TSE:ARX) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

62.8% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.3% of ARC Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.3% of Canadian Natural Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of ARC Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Canadian Natural Resources has a beta of 0.482295, meaning that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ARC Resources has a beta of -0.265168, meaning that its stock price is 127% less volatile than the broader market.

Canadian Natural Resources has a net margin of 24.51% compared to ARC Resources' net margin of 22.18%. Canadian Natural Resources' return on equity of 22.74% beat ARC Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Canadian Natural Resources24.51% 22.74% 8.80%
ARC Resources 22.18%17.43%7.88%

In the previous week, Canadian Natural Resources had 10 more articles in the media than ARC Resources. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Canadian Natural Resources and 2 mentions for ARC Resources. Canadian Natural Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat ARC Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that Canadian Natural Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Canadian Natural Resources
7 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
ARC Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Canadian Natural Resources presently has a consensus price target of C$63.73, indicating a potential downside of 1.74%. ARC Resources has a consensus price target of C$29.98, indicating a potential downside of 3.03%. Given Canadian Natural Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Canadian Natural Resources is more favorable than ARC Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Canadian Natural Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58
ARC Resources
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.31

Canadian Natural Resources pays an annual dividend of C$2.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. ARC Resources pays an annual dividend of C$0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Canadian Natural Resources pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. ARC Resources pays out 31.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Canadian Natural ResourcesC$44.17B3.06C$7.52BC$5.1612.57
ARC ResourcesC$6.93B2.52C$1.11BC$2.5312.22

Summary

Canadian Natural Resources beats ARC Resources on 17 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CNQ vs. The Competition

MetricCanadian Natural ResourcesOil & Gas E&P IndustryEnergy SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$135.35BC$2.11BC$10.49BC$11.93B
Dividend Yield4.05%7.59%10.22%6.22%
P/E Ratio12.5732.2620.2836.94
Price / Sales3.063,706.921,066.0512.18
Price / Cash85.8585.5437.9382.42
Price / Book3.033.684.384.62
Net IncomeC$7.52BC$82.07MC$4.24BC$299.62M
7 Day Performance6.40%0.99%1.01%0.63%
1 Month Performance3.28%4.31%4.12%1.03%
1 Year Performance47.74%58.49%51.48%58.21%

Canadian Natural Resources Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources
3.7368 of 5 stars
C$64.86
+0.3%
C$63.73
-1.7%
+44.0%C$135.35BC$44.17B12.5710,272
SU
Suncor Energy
3.0938 of 5 stars
C$93.30
+1.6%
C$93.06
-0.3%
+78.5%C$110.74BC$52.38B19.2416,600
IMO
Imperial Oil
1.7717 of 5 stars
C$177.65
+1.7%
C$137.08
-22.8%
+75.9%C$85.91BC$45.20B27.425,300
CVE
Cenovus Energy
3.691 of 5 stars
C$40.79
+2.4%
C$39.00
-4.4%
+109.4%C$76.67BC$52.75B18.976,000
OVV
Ovintiv
2.1046 of 5 stars
C$85.68
+3.6%
N/A+44.4%C$24.28BC$8.91B17.921,740

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