CNR (Core Natural Resources) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.38 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — Near Median

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CNR Core Natural Resources Inc CNR
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Price $83.20
GF Value $96.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Core Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Core Natural Resources CNR -3.85% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates CNR with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 81/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $96.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 137 Other Energy Sources companies, Core Natural Resources ranks worse than 67.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Core Natural Resources's current share price is $83.20. Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $34.99. Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.38.

The historical rank and industry rank for Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CNR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.27   Med: 2.61   Max: 3.4
Current: 2.38

During the past years, Core Natural Resources's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.40. The lowest was 2.27. And the median was 2.61.

CNR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
67.88% of 137 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs CNR: 2.38

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.

Core Natural Resources's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $72.313. 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 $34.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Core Natural Resources  (NYSE:CNR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Core Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Core Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.

Core Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Core Natural Resources Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CNR vs ARLP, BTU, NRP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Core 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.


Core Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Core Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=83.20/34.99
=2.38

* 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.

Core Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Core Natural Resources's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=72.313/330.2130*330.2130
=72.313

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Core Natural Resources Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 23.448 241.432 32.070
201703 23.584 243.801 31.943
201706 24.392 244.955 32.882
201709 23.446 246.819 31.368
201712 7.302 246.524 9.781
201803 9.541 249.554 12.625
201806 11.318 251.989 14.831
201809 11.538 252.439 15.093
201812 14.940 251.233 19.637
201903 15.574 254.202 20.231
201906 17.182 256.143 22.151
201909 17.547 256.759 22.567
201912 16.782 256.974 21.565
202003 16.881 258.115 21.596
202006 16.409 257.797 21.018
202009 16.366 260.280 20.763
202012 16.265 260.474 20.620
202103 16.964 264.877 21.148
202106 17.191 271.696 20.894
202109 14.054 274.310 16.918
202112 19.513 278.802 23.111
202203 19.199 287.504 22.051
202206 22.875 296.311 25.492
202209 26.281 296.808 29.239
202212 33.552 296.797 37.330
202303 37.816 301.836 41.371
202306 40.833 305.109 44.193
202309 42.012 307.789 45.073
202312 44.916 306.746 48.352
202403 47.247 312.332 49.952
202406 48.937 314.175 51.435
202409 52.034 315.301 54.495
202412 53.327 315.605 55.795
202503 74.009 319.799 76.419
202506 73.180 322.561 74.916
202509 73.780 324.800 75.010
202512 72.158 324.054 73.529
202603 72.313 330.213 72.313

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

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 mean?
Core Natural Resources (CNR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Core Natural Resources and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.61. Over the past decade, Core Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.27 to 3.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #93 out of 137 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Core Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Core Natural Resources' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 is near median its 10-year median of 2.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 3.40. The Other Energy Sources industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Core Natural Resources' value of 2.38 is 108.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #93 out of 137 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Core Natural Resources has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ARLP and BTU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #93 out of 137 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Core Natural Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14. Core Natural Resources' value of 2.38 is 108.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Core Natural Resources' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.27 to 3.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.61 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Core 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.14, based on 137 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Natural Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.38 is 108.8% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Core Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Natural Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Core Natural Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Natural Resources (CNR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.03, compared to a current price of $83.20 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.61 and 108.8% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.14. Core Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Natural Resources (CNR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.38 as of Jul. 26, 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 Core Natural Resources (CNR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Core Natural Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $83.20 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $96.03. GuruFocus considers Core Natural Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CNR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.38 (near median its 10-year median of 2.61)
  • GF Value™: $96.03 vs. price of $83.20 (13.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 108.8% above the Other Energy Sources median (#93 of 137)

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


Core Natural Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges C9X0:Germany
Address 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA, USA, 15317-9565
Core Natural Resources Inc is a producer and exporter of metallurgical and thermal coal. The company owns and operates longwall mining operations in the nation and export terminals on the Eastern seaboard. The activities of the company involves mining of thermal coal, power generation, and other related activities.
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