Core Natural ResourcesCNR -0.51%81 Pretax Margin % is 1.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 9.94. GuruFocus rates CNR with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $95.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 130 Other Energy Sources companies, Core Natural Resources ranks worse than 73.85% on this metric.
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
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Core Natural Resources Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Core Natural Resources's Pretax 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 Thermal Coal subindustry, Core Natural Resources's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Core Natural Resources's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Natural Resources's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 1.90% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Core Natural Resources and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 9.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #96 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is Core Natural Resources' Pretax Margin % too high?
Core Natural Resources' current Pretax Margin % of 1.90% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 9.94. The Other Energy Sources industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.43. Core Natural Resources' value of 1.90% is 65% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #96 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Core Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Core Natural Resources' Pretax Margin % compare to ARLP and BTU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #96 out of 130 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Core Natural Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.43. Core Natural Resources' value of 1.90% is 65% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.94 vs. the industry median of 5.43, Core Natural Resources has consistently been below 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 Pretax Margin % for an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 5.43, based on 130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Natural Resources's current Pretax Margin % of 1.90% is 65% below 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Core Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Natural Resources's current Pretax Margin % is 1.90%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 9.94. 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 $95.53, compared to a current price of $81.77 — trading 14.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 1.90%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 9.94 and 65% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 5.43. Core Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Natural Resources (CNR), the current Pretax Margin % is 1.90% 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 $81.77 is trading 14.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $95.53.
GuruFocus considers Core Natural Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CNR:
Pretax Margin %: 1.90% (81% below median its 10-year median of 9.94)
GF Value™: $95.53 vs. price of $81.77 (14.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65% below the Other Energy Sources median (#96 of 130)
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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