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Canadian Natural ResourcesFRA:CRC -1.02%76 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 16.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:CRC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 818 Oil & Gas companies, Canadian Natural Resources ranks better than 54.65% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Canadian Natural Resources's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 40.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 22.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.80% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Canadian Natural Resources was 137.60% per year. The lowest was -29.80% per year. And the median was 16.40% per year.
Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Canadian Natural Resources 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:CRC vs COP, EOG, FANG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Canadian Natural Resources's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Canadian Natural Resources's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Natural Resources's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Canadian Natural Resources 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.30% mean?
Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 16.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #371 out of 818 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is Canadian Natural Resources' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Canadian Natural Resources' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.30% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 16.40. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 3.30% is 247.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #371 out of 818 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Natural Resources' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #371 out of 818 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Canadian Natural Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 3.30% is 247.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.40 vs. the industry median of 0.95, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 0.95, based on 818 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Natural Resources's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 3.30% is 247.4% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Natural Resources's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.30%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 16.40. 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 €33.73, compared to a current price of €43.05 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.30%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 16.40 and 247.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.95. Canadian Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.30% as of Jun. 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 €43.05 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €33.73.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Natural Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CRC:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 3.30% (80% below median its 10-year median of 16.40)
GF Value™: €33.73 vs. price of €43.05 (27.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 247.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#371 of 818)
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 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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