CNR (Core Natural Resources) Moat Score: 2/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


CNR Core Natural Resources Inc CNR
80 GF Score
Price $79.34
GF Value $95.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Core Natural Resources Moat Score?

Core Natural Resources CNR +2.12% 80 Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates CNR with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $95.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 185 Other Energy Sources companies, Core Natural Resources ranks better than 71.89% on this metric.

Core Natural Resources has the Moat Score of 2, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Core Natural Resources has No Moat: Core Natural Resources Inc operates in a competitive natural resources sector with no significant market share or customer switching costs. The company lacks proprietary technology or strong brand strength, resulting in very weak competitive advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Core Natural Resources might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Core Natural Resources  (NYSE:CNR) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Core Natural Resources Moat Score Related Terms

CNR vs ARLP, BTU, NRP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Core Natural Resources's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Core Natural Resources's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Core Natural Resources's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 2 mean?
Core Natural Resources (CNR) has a Moat Score of 2 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #52 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Core Natural Resources' Moat Score too high?
Core Natural Resources' current Moat Score is 2. Based on the distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #52 out of 185 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Core Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Natural Resources' Moat Score compare to ARLP and BTU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #52 out of 185 companies for Moat Score. This puts Core Natural Resources in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Core Natural Resources's current Moat Score is 2. 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 $95.61, compared to a current price of $79.34 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 2. Core Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Natural Resources (CNR), the current Moat Score is 2 as of Jul. 03, 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 $79.34 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of $95.61. GuruFocus considers Core Natural Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CNR:

  • Moat Score: 2
  • GF Value™: $95.61 vs. price of $79.34 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs

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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