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California ResourcesCRC +1.06%65 EV-to-OCF is 6.93 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 6.74. GuruFocus rates CRC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Oil & Gas companies, California Resources ranks worse than 56.38% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, California Resources's Enterprise Value is $6,073 Mil.
California Resources's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $876 Mil. Therefore, California Resources's EV-to-OCF for today is 6.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for California Resources's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CRC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.58 Med: 6.74 Max: 55.15
Current: 6.93
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of California Resources was 55.15. The lowest was 3.58. And the median was 6.74.
CRC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 56.38% of 1027
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.66
vs CRC: 6.93
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
California Resources (NYSE:CRC) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
California Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
California Resources's share price for today is $53.31.
California 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 $-1.360.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
California Resources EV-to-OCF Related Terms
California Resources EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for California Resources's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, California Resources's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
California Resources EV-to-OCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, California Resources's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Resources's EV-to-OCF falls into.
California Resources's current Enterprise Value is $6,073 Mil.
California Resources's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $876 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.
California Resources (CRC) has a EV-to-OCF of 6.93 as of Aug. 15, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 6.74. Over the past decade, California Resources' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.58 to 55.15. According to the industry distribution chart, California Resources ranks #579 out of 1027 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is California Resources' EV-to-OCF too high?
California Resources' current EV-to-OCF of 6.93 is near median its 10-year median of 6.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.58 to a high of 55.15. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.66. California Resources' value of 6.93 is 22.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California Resources ranks #579 out of 1027 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, California Resources has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Resources' EV-to-OCF compare to CNX and CRK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, California Resources ranks #579 out of 1027 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places California Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.66. California Resources' value of 6.93 is 22.4% above this benchmark. Historically, California Resources' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 3.58 to 55.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.74 vs. the industry median of 5.66, California 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 EV-to-OCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Oil & Gas companies is 5.66, based on 1,027 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. California Resources's current EV-to-OCF of 6.93 is 22.4% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Resources's current EV-to-OCF is 6.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Resources (CRC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.51, compared to a current price of $53.31 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 6.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.74 and 22.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.66. California Resources' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For California Resources (CRC), the current EV-to-OCF is 6.93 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 California Resources (CRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $53.31 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.51.
GuruFocus considers California Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CRC:
EV-to-OCF: 6.93 (near median its 10-year median of 6.74)
GF Value™: $57.51 vs. price of $53.31 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#579 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California Resources Corp is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The company has operations spread across different properties in several oil and gas exploration basins in California and Utah, such as the Midway-Sunset, South Belridge, and McKittrick fields, in the San Joaquin Basin, and other properties located in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Uinta, and the Ventura and Salinas basins. Additionally, the company is focused on maximizing the value of its land, mineral ownership, and energy expertise for decarbonization by developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other emissions-reducing projects. Its business is organized into two reporting segments: oil and natural gas, which generate maximum revenue, and carbon management.
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