CNR (Core Natural Resources) EV-to-EBITDA: 6.57 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 71% Above Median

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CNR Core Natural Resources Inc CNR
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Price $95.94
GF Value $97.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Core Natural Resources EV-to-EBITDA?

Core Natural Resources CNR +2.62% 87 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.57 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 3.84. GuruFocus rates CNR with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $97.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 101 Other Energy Sources companies, Core Natural Resources ranks better than 64.36% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Core Natural Resources's enterprise value is $4,737 Mil. Core Natural Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $721 Mil. Therefore, Core Natural Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.57.

The historical rank and industry rank for Core Natural Resources's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CNR' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77   Med: 3.84   Max: 13.6
Current: 6.57

During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Core Natural Resources was 13.60. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 3.84.

CNR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
64.36% of 101 companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 9.34 vs CNR: 6.57

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-15), Core Natural Resources's stock price is $95.94. Core Natural Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.990. Therefore, Core Natural Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 48.21.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Core Natural Resources  (NYSE:CNR) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Core Natural Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=95.94/1.990
=48.21

Core Natural Resources's share price for today is $95.94.
Core Natural Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.990.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Core Natural Resources EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Core Natural Resources EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Core Natural Resources's EV-to-EBITDA 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.

Core Natural Resources EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Core Natural Resources Annual Data
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EV-to-EBITDA
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Core Natural Resources Quarterly Data
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CNR vs ARLP, BTU, NRP: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Core Natural Resources's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Core Natural Resources's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Core Natural Resources's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Core Natural Resources EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Core Natural Resources's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=4736.547/721.008
=6.57

Core Natural Resources's current Enterprise Value is $4,737 Mil.
Core Natural Resources's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $721 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.57 mean?
Core Natural Resources (CNR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.57 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Core Natural Resources. This is 71% above median its historical median of 3.84. Over the past decade, Core Natural Resources' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.77 to 13.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #36 out of 101 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Core Natural Resources' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Core Natural Resources' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.57 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 3.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 13.60. The Other Energy Sources industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34. Core Natural Resources' value of 6.57 is 29.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #36 out of 101 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Core Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Natural Resources' EV-to-EBITDA compare to ARLP and BTU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #36 out of 101 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Core Natural Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34. Core Natural Resources' value of 6.57 is 29.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Core Natural Resources' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.77 to 13.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.84 vs. the industry median of 9.34, Core Natural Resources has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Other Energy Sources company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Other Energy Sources companies is 9.34, based on 101 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Natural Resources's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.57 is 29.7% below 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Core Natural Resources. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Natural Resources's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.57, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 3.84. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $97.09, compared to a current price of $95.94 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.57, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 3.84 and 29.7% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 9.34. Core Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Natural Resources (CNR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.57 as of Aug. 15, 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 $95.94 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $97.09. GuruFocus considers Core Natural Resources to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CNR:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 6.57 (71% above median its 10-year median of 3.84)
  • GF Value™: $97.09 vs. price of $95.94 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.7% below the Other Energy Sources median (#36 of 101)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges C9X0:Germany
Address 275 Technology Drive, Suite 101, Canonsburg, PA, USA, 15317-9565
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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