Core Natural ResourcesCNR -1.73%85 FCF Margin % is 4.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 13.75. 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 131 Other Energy Sources companies, Core Natural Resources ranks better than 65.65% on this metric.
* 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 Thermal Coal subindustry, Core Natural Resources's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Core Natural Resources's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Natural Resources's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 4.27% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Core Natural Resources and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 13.75. Over the past decade, Core Natural Resources' FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.51 to 27.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #45 out of 131 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Core Natural Resources' FCF Margin % too high?
Core Natural Resources' current FCF Margin % of 4.27% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 13.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 27.53. Based on the distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #45 out of 131 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' FCF Margin % compare to BTU and ARLP?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #45 out of 131 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Core Natural Resources in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Core Natural Resources' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.51 to 27.53 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Other Energy Sources company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Core Natural Resources and its competitors. Core Natural Resources's current FCF Margin % is 4.27%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 13.75. 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 FCF Margin % is 4.27%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 13.75. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Natural Resources (CNR), the current FCF Margin % is 4.27% 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:
FCF Margin %: 4.27% (69% below median its 10-year median of 13.75)
GF Value™: $95.55 vs. price of $80.83 (15.4% below fair value)
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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