Canadian Natural Resources (MEX:CNQN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.42 (As of Sep. 11, 2026) — 15% Above Median

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MEX:CNQN Canadian Natural Resources Ltd MEX:CNQN
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Price MXN780.00
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What is Canadian Natural Resources Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Canadian Natural Resources MEX:CNQN 81 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 2.97. GuruFocus rates MEX:CNQN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN625.22. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 703 Oil & Gas companies, Canadian Natural Resources ranks worse than 86.06% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-11), Canadian Natural Resources's current share price is MXN780.00. Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN228.08. Canadian Natural Resources's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.42.

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

MEX:CNQN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73   Med: 2.97   Max: 4.66
Current: 4.28

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 2.97.

MEX:CNQN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
86.06% of 703 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs MEX:CNQN: 4.28

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 Jun. 2026 was MXN102.414. 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 MXN228.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Canadian Natural Resources  (MEX:CNQN) 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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MEX:CNQN vs COP, EOG, OXY: 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
=780.00/228.08
=3.42

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Canadian Natural Resources's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=102.414/133.5265*133.5265
=102.414

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Canadian Natural Resources Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 16.576 101.765 21.750
201612 31.939 101.449 42.038
201703 25.038 102.634 32.574
201706 24.224 103.029 31.395
201709 28.575 103.345 36.920
201712 34.524 103.345 44.607
201803 32.713 105.004 41.599
201806 38.816 105.557 49.101
201809 37.065 105.636 46.851
201812 23.209 105.399 29.403
201903 33.403 106.979 41.692
201906 35.844 107.690 44.443
201909 41.365 107.611 51.327
201912 38.235 107.769 47.373
202003 33.021 107.927 40.853
202006 21.230 108.401 26.151
202009 33.042 108.164 40.790
202012 34.286 108.559 42.171
202103 48.075 110.298 58.200
202106 48.741 111.720 58.255
202109 58.346 112.905 69.003
202112 68.921 113.774 80.886
202203 80.826 117.646 91.737
202206 93.015 120.806 102.809
202209 83.794 120.648 92.739
202212 70.613 120.964 77.946
202303 56.553 122.702 61.542
202306 51.623 124.203 55.498
202309 68.776 125.230 73.332
202312 61.978 125.072 66.167
202403 53.500 126.258 56.580
202406 66.058 127.522 69.169
202409 70.878 127.285 74.354
202412 76.383 127.364 80.079
202503 85.893 129.181 88.782
202506 63.479 129.892 65.255
202509 70.101 130.287 71.844
202512 66.912 130.366 68.534
202603 77.777 132.262 78.520
202606 102.414 133.527 102.414

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 3.42 mean?
Canadian Natural Resources (MEX:CNQN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.42 as of Sep. 11, 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 15% above median its historical median of 2.97. 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 #605 out of 703 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Canadian Natural Resources' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Canadian Natural Resources' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.42 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.97. 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 1.09. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 3.42 is 213.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #605 out of 703 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, 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 #605 out of 703 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 1.09. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 3.42 is 213.8% 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 2.97 vs. the industry median of 1.09, 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 1.09, based on 703 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 3.42 is 213.8% 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 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 1.09 — 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 3.42, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 2.97. 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?
Canadian Natural Resources (MEX:CNQN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.42. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN625.22, compared to a current price of MXN780.00 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 2.97 and 213.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.09. Canadian Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs 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 (MEX:CNQN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.42 as of Sep. 11, 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 (MEX:CNQN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Natural Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN780.00 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN625.22.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CNQN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.42 (15% above median its 10-year median of 2.97)
  • GF Value™: MXN625.22 vs. price of MXN780.00 (24.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 213.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#605 of 703)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CNQN 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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