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California ResourcesCRC +1.06%67 FCF Margin % is 24.08% as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 20.96. GuruFocus rates CRC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 919 Oil & Gas companies, California Resources ranks better than 84.55% on this metric.
The historical data trend for California Resources's FCF Margin % 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 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.
California Resources FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, California Resources's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California 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.
California Resources (CRC) has a FCF Margin % of 24.08% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on California Resources and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 20.96. Over the past decade, California Resources' FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.42 to 26.07. According to the industry distribution chart, California Resources ranks #142 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is California Resources' FCF Margin % too high?
California Resources' current FCF Margin % of 24.08% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 20.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.42 to a high of 26.07. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Margin % is 3.39. California Resources' value of 24.08% is 610.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California Resources ranks #142 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, California Resources has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Resources' FCF Margin % compare to CNX and CRK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, California Resources ranks #142 out of 919 companies for FCF Margin %. This places California Resources in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.39. California Resources' value of 24.08% is 610.3% above this benchmark. Historically, California Resources' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 7.42 to 26.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.96 vs. the industry median of 3.39, 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 FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.39, based on 919 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. California Resources's current FCF Margin % of 24.08% is 610.3% 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 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 California Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Resources's current FCF Margin % is 24.08%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 20.96. 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 FCF Margin % is 24.08%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 20.96 and 610.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.39. California Resources' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 California Resources (CRC), the current FCF Margin % is 24.08% 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 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:
FCF Margin %: 24.08% (15% above median its 10-year median of 20.96)
GF Value™: $57.51 vs. price of $53.31 (7.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 610.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#142 of 919)
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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