Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: C$17.54 (As of Dec. 2025)

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TSX:CNQ Canadian Natural Resources Ltd TSX:CNQ
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Price C$66.22
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What is Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Canadian Natural Resources TSX:CNQ +1.39% 81 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$17.54 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSX:CNQ with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of C$48.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Canadian Natural Resources's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was C$21.314. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is C$17.54 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

During the past 12 months, Canadian Natural Resources's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Canadian Natural Resources was 29.90% per year. The lowest was 4.40% per year. And the median was 12.50% per year.

As of today (2026-07-31), Canadian Natural Resources's current stock price is C$66.22. Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was C$17.54. Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 3.78.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Canadian Natural Resources was 3.96. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 2.01.


Canadian Natural Resources  (TSX:CNQ) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=66.22/17.54
=3.78

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Canadian Natural Resources was 3.96. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 2.01.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Canadian Natural Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Canadian Natural Resources Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSX:CNQ vs COP, EOG, FANG: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Canadian Natural Resources's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=21.314/130.3661*130.3661
=21.314

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 130.3661.

Canadian Natural Resources Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 12.319 101.054 15.892
201606 11.835 102.002 15.126
201609 11.613 101.765 14.877
201612 11.822 101.449 15.192
201703 11.822 102.634 15.016
201706 12.751 103.029 16.134
201709 12.877 103.345 16.244
201712 12.943 103.345 16.327
201803 13.059 105.004 16.213
201806 13.274 105.557 16.394
201809 13.671 105.636 16.871
201812 13.302 105.399 16.453
201903 13.471 106.979 16.416
201906 14.421 107.690 17.458
201909 14.691 107.611 17.797
201912 14.741 107.769 17.832
202003 14.084 107.927 17.012
202006 13.688 108.401 16.462
202009 13.617 108.164 16.412
202012 13.676 108.559 16.423
202103 14.013 110.298 16.563
202106 14.426 111.720 16.834
202109 15.108 112.905 17.445
202112 15.811 113.774 18.117
202203 16.601 117.646 18.396
202206 17.040 120.806 18.388
202209 17.188 120.648 18.572
202212 17.311 120.964 18.657
202303 17.580 122.702 18.678
202306 17.689 124.203 18.567
202309 18.225 125.230 18.972
202312 18.571 125.072 19.357
202403 18.462 126.258 19.063
202406 18.551 127.522 18.965
202409 18.880 127.285 19.337
202412 18.768 127.364 19.210
202503 19.283 129.181 19.460
202506 19.754 129.892 19.826
202509 19.405 130.287 19.417
202512 21.314 130.366 21.314

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$17.54 mean?
Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$17.54 as of Dec. 2025. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors.
Is Canadian Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Canadian Natural Resources' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$17.54. Overall, Canadian Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to COP and EOG?
Canadian Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of C$17.54 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. Canadian Natural Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$17.54. 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 (TSX:CNQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$48.59, compared to a current price of C$66.22 — trading 36.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$17.54. Canadian Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is C$17.54 as of Dec. 2025. 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 (TSX:CNQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Natural Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$66.22 is trading 36.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$48.59. GuruFocus considers Canadian Natural Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CNQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: C$17.54
  • GF Value™: C$48.59 vs. price of C$66.22 (36.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CNQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Canadian Natural Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 855 - 2 Street S.W, Suite 2100, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 4J8
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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