Core Natural ResourcesCNR -1.73%85 EBITDA Margin % is 16.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 27.43. GuruFocus rates CNR with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $95.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 130 Other Energy Sources companies, Core Natural Resources ranks better than 56.92% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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Core Natural Resources EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Core Natural Resources's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Core Natural Resources's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Core Natural Resources's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Natural Resources's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (CNR) has a EBITDA Margin % of 16.43% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Core Natural Resources and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 27.43. Over the past decade, Core Natural Resources' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.26 to 41.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #56 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Core Natural Resources' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Core Natural Resources' current EBITDA Margin % of 16.43% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 27.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.26 to a high of 41.83. The Other Energy Sources industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.06. Core Natural Resources' value of 16.43% is 63.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #56 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Core Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Natural Resources' EBITDA Margin % compare to BTU and ARLP?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #56 out of 130 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Core Natural Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.06. Core Natural Resources' value of 16.43% is 63.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Core Natural Resources' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.26 to 41.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.43 vs. the industry median of 10.06, 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Other Energy Sources company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 10.06, based on 130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Natural Resources's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.43% is 63.4% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Core Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Natural Resources's current EBITDA Margin % is 16.43%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 27.43. 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 $95.55, compared to a current price of $80.83 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 16.43%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 27.43 and 63.4% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 10.06. Core Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Natural Resources (CNR), the current EBITDA Margin % is 16.43% as of Mar. 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 $80.83 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $95.55.
GuruFocus considers Core Natural Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CNR:
EBITDA Margin %: 16.43% (40% below median its 10-year median of 27.43)
GF Value™: $95.55 vs. price of $80.83 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.4% above the Other Energy Sources median (#56 of 130)
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 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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