Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.16 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 41% Above Median

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FRA:CRC Canadian Natural Resources Ltd FRA:CRC
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Price €37.51
GF Value €29.69
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Canadian Natural Resources FRA:CRC -0.42% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.16 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:CRC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 706 Oil & Gas companies, Canadian Natural Resources ranks worse than 85.27% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-17), Canadian Natural Resources's current share price is €37.51. Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €9.01. Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 4.16.

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

FRA:CRC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73   Med: 2.95   Max: 4.66
Current: 4.03

During the past years, Canadian Natural Resources's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.66. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 2.95.

FRA:CRC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
85.27% of 706 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.025 vs FRA:CRC: 4.03

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Canadian Natural Resources's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.174. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €9.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Canadian Natural Resources  (FRA:CRC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio Chart

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

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

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

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


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Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=37.51/9.01
=4.16

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=3.174/130.3661*130.3661
=3.174

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 130.3661.

Canadian Natural Resources Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 0.702 101.054 0.906
201606 0.845 102.002 1.080
201609 0.764 101.765 0.979
201612 1.469 101.449 1.888
201703 1.243 102.634 1.579
201706 1.193 103.029 1.510
201709 1.321 103.345 1.666
201712 1.485 103.345 1.873
201803 1.460 105.004 1.813
201806 1.691 105.557 2.088
201809 1.698 105.636 2.096
201812 1.039 105.399 1.285
201903 1.524 106.979 1.857
201906 1.651 107.690 1.999
201909 1.903 107.611 2.305
201912 1.825 107.769 2.208
202003 1.274 107.927 1.539
202006 0.817 108.401 0.983
202009 1.270 108.164 1.531
202012 1.417 108.559 1.702
202103 1.976 110.298 2.336
202106 2.032 111.720 2.371
202109 2.412 112.905 2.785
202112 2.973 113.774 3.407
202203 3.686 117.646 4.085
202206 4.374 120.806 4.720
202209 4.207 120.648 4.546
202212 3.419 120.964 3.685
202303 2.930 122.702 3.113
202306 2.779 124.203 2.917
202309 3.700 125.230 3.852
202312 3.348 125.072 3.490
202403 2.966 126.258 3.063
202406 3.350 127.522 3.425
202409 3.243 127.285 3.322
202412 3.498 127.364 3.580
202503 3.884 129.181 3.920
202506 2.923 129.892 2.934
202509 3.256 130.287 3.258
202512 3.174 130.366 3.174

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 4.16 mean?
Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.16 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 2.95. Over the past decade, Canadian Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 4.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #602 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Canadian Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Canadian Natural Resources' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 4.16 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 4.66. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.03. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 4.16 is 305.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #602 out of 706 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #602 out of 706 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Canadian Natural Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.03. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 4.16 is 305.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Natural Resources' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 4.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.95 vs. the industry median of 1.03, 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 PS Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.03, based on 706 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio of 4.16 is 305.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Natural Resources's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.16, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 2.95. 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 €29.69, compared to a current price of €37.51 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.16, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 305.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.03. Canadian Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 4.16 as of Jul. 17, 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 €37.51 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.69. GuruFocus considers Canadian Natural Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CRC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 4.16 (41% above median its 10-year median of 2.95)
  • GF Value™: €29.69 vs. price of €37.51 (26.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 305.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#602 of 706)

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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