CNR (Core Natural Resources) ROCE %: 2.40% (As of Mar. 2026)


CNR Core Natural Resources Inc CNR
85 GF Score
Price $80.83
GF Value $95.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Core Natural Resources ROCE %?

Core Natural Resources CNR -1.73% 85 ROCE % is 2.40% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Core Natural Resources's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.40%.

Core Natural Resources  (NYSE:CNR) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Core Natural Resources ROCE % Related Terms

Core Natural Resources ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Core Natural Resources's ROCE % 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.

Core Natural Resources ROCE % Chart

Core Natural Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Core Natural Resources Quarterly Data
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Core Natural Resources ROCE % Calculation

Core Natural Resources's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-193.579/( ( (2879.543 - 518.684) + (6130.053 - 838.289) )/ 2 )
=-193.579/( (2360.859+5291.764)/ 2 )
=-193.579/3826.3115
=-5.06 %

Core Natural Resources's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=127.236/( ( (6130.053 - 838.289) + (6055.921 - 746.972) )/ 2 )
=127.236/( ( 5291.764 + 5308.949 )/ 2 )
=127.236/5300.3565
=2.40 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 2.40% mean?
Core Natural Resources (CNR) has a ROCE % of 2.40% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Core Natural Resources' ROCE % too high?
Core Natural Resources' current ROCE % is 2.40%. The Other Energy Sources industry median ROCE % is 1.16. Core Natural Resources' value of 2.40% is 106.9% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to BTU and ARLP?
Core Natural Resources' ROCE % of 2.40% can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources industry. The industry median ROCE % is 1.16. Core Natural Resources' value of 2.40% is 106.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Other Energy Sources company?
The median ROCE % among Other Energy Sources companies is 1.16, based on 177 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Natural Resources's current ROCE % of 2.40% is 106.9% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median ROCE % is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Natural Resources's current ROCE % is 2.40%. 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 ROCE % is 2.40% and 106.9% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 1.16. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Natural Resources (CNR), the current ROCE % is 2.40% 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:

  • ROCE %: 2.40%
  • GF Value™: $95.55 vs. price of $80.83 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 106.9% above the Other Energy Sources median

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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