Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.60 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 79% Above Median

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FRA:CRC Canadian Natural Resources Ltd FRA:CRC
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Price €38.16
GF Value €29.32
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Canadian Natural Resources FRA:CRC -1.43% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.60 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 2.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:CRC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 771 Oil & Gas companies, Canadian Natural Resources ranks worse than 86.51% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Canadian Natural Resources's current share price is €38.16. Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €10.60. Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.60.

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

FRA:CRC' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47   Med: 2.01   Max: 3.96
Current: 3.61

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

FRA:CRC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.51% of 771 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.2 vs FRA:CRC: 3.61

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 adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €13.195. 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 €10.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Canadian Natural Resources  (FRA:CRC) 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.


Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian 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.

Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Canadian Natural Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Canadian Natural Resources Quarterly Data
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FRA:CRC vs COP, EOG, FANG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=38.16/10.60
=3.60

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

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)
=13.195/130.3661*130.3661
=13.195

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 130.3661.

Canadian Natural Resources Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 8.365 101.054 10.791
201606 8.169 102.002 10.441
201609 7.894 101.765 10.113
201612 8.402 101.449 10.797
201703 8.257 102.634 10.488
201706 8.536 103.029 10.801
201709 8.799 103.345 11.100
201712 8.565 103.345 10.804
201803 8.189 105.004 10.167
201806 8.657 105.557 10.692
201809 8.989 105.636 11.093
201812 8.702 105.399 10.763
201903 8.916 106.979 10.865
201906 9.604 107.690 11.626
201909 10.074 107.611 12.204
201912 10.074 107.769 12.186
202003 9.130 107.927 11.028
202006 8.969 108.401 10.786
202009 8.739 108.164 10.533
202012 8.776 108.559 10.539
202103 9.365 110.298 11.069
202106 9.798 111.720 11.433
202109 10.135 112.905 11.702
202112 10.931 113.774 12.525
202203 11.907 117.646 13.194
202206 12.590 120.806 13.586
202209 13.015 120.648 14.063
202212 12.029 120.964 12.964
202303 12.000 122.702 12.750
202306 12.289 124.203 12.899
202309 12.621 125.230 13.139
202312 12.694 125.072 13.231
202403 12.548 126.258 12.956
202406 12.575 127.522 12.855
202409 12.558 127.285 12.862
202412 12.580 127.364 12.877
202503 12.424 129.181 12.538
202506 12.530 129.892 12.576
202509 11.951 130.287 11.958
202512 13.195 130.366 13.195

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 3.60 mean?
Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.60 as of Jul. 22, 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 Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 2.01. Over the past decade, Canadian Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 3.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #667 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is Canadian Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Canadian Natural Resources' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.60 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 2.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 3.96. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 3.60 is 200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #667 out of 771 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #667 out of 771 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Canadian Natural Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 3.60 is 200% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Natural Resources' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 3.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.01 vs. the industry median of 1.20, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.20, based on 771 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. Canadian Natural Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.60 is 200% 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 Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Natural Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.60, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 2.01. 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 €29.32, compared to a current price of €38.16 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.60, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 2.01 and 200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.20. Canadian 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 Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.60 as of Jul. 22, 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 €38.16 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.32. GuruFocus considers Canadian Natural Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CRC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.60 (79% above median its 10-year median of 2.01)
  • GF Value™: €29.32 vs. price of €38.16 (30.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 200% above the Oil & Gas median (#667 of 771)

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 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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