Canadian Natural ResourcesFRA:CRC -1.45%78 Buyback Yield % is 1.24 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 2.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:CRC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 423 Oil & Gas companies, Canadian Natural Resources ranks better than 74.7% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:CRC vs COP, EOG, FANG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Canadian Natural Resources's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Canadian Natural Resources Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Canadian Natural Resources's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Natural Resources's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.24 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 2.85. Over the past decade, Canadian Natural Resources' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 7.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #107 out of 423 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Canadian Natural Resources' Buyback Yield % too high?
Canadian Natural Resources' current Buyback Yield % of 1.24 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 7.94. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 1.24 is 12300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #107 out of 423 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Natural Resources' Buyback Yield % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #107 out of 423 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Canadian Natural Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 1.24 is 12300% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Natural Resources' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 7.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.85 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Canadian Natural Resources has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 423 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Natural Resources's current Buyback Yield % of 1.24 is 12300% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Natural Resources's current Buyback Yield % is 1.24, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Natural Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.63, compared to a current price of €34.37 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.24, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 2.85 and 12300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. Canadian Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.24 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Natural Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €34.37 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.63.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Natural Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CRC:
Buyback Yield %: 1.24 (56% below median its 10-year median of 2.85)
GF Value™: €29.63 vs. price of €34.37 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12300% above the Oil & Gas median (#107 of 423)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Natural Resources is the largest producer of oil and the second-largest producer of natural gas in Canada. It is principally involved in extracting heavy oils, natural gas, and bitumen through its drilling and mining operations. Bitumen from mining operations is upgraded into synthetic crude oil. Commodities produced are primarily exported to the US via pipeline. The company also has smaller offshore production operations in the North Sea and Africa.
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