Canadian Natural ResourcesFRA:CRC -2.23%78 OCF Yield % is 12.07 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 15.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:CRC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,019 Oil & Gas companies, Canadian Natural Resources ranks better than 56.72% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Canadian Natural Resources OCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Canadian Natural Resources OCF Yield % Related Terms
Canadian Natural Resources OCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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, Canadian Natural Resources's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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.
Canadian Natural Resources OCF Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Canadian Natural Resources's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Natural Resources's OCF Yield % 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.
Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) has a OCF Yield % of 12.07 as of Jun. 29, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 15.64. Over the past decade, Canadian Natural Resources' OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.14 to 61.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #441 out of 1019 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Canadian Natural Resources' OCF Yield % too high?
Canadian Natural Resources' current OCF Yield % of 12.07 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 15.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.14 to a high of 61.25. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Yield % is 9.49. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 12.07 is 27.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #441 out of 1019 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Natural Resources' OCF Yield % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #441 out of 1019 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Canadian Natural Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 9.49. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 12.07 is 27.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Natural Resources' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 7.14 to 61.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.64 vs. the industry median of 9.49, Canadian Natural 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 OCF Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 9.49, based on 1,019 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Natural Resources's current OCF Yield % of 12.07 is 27.2% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Yield % is 9.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Natural Resources's current OCF Yield % is 12.07, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 15.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Natural Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.59, compared to a current price of €34.20 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 12.07, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 15.64 and 27.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 9.49. Canadian Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC), the current OCF Yield % is 12.07 as of Jun. 29, 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 Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Natural Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €34.20 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.59.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Natural Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CRC:
OCF Yield %: 12.07 (23% below median its 10-year median of 15.64)
GF Value™: €29.59 vs. price of €34.20 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#441 of 1019)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Natural Resources is the largest producer of oil and the second-largest producer of natural gas in Canada. It is principally involved in extracting heavy oils, natural gas, and bitumen through its drilling and mining operations. Bitumen from mining operations is upgraded into synthetic crude oil. Commodities produced are primarily exported to the US via pipeline. The company also has smaller offshore production operations in the North Sea and Africa.
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