ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Core Natural Resources's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.77%.
As of today (2026-06-27), Core Natural Resources's WACC % is 4.60%. Core Natural Resources's ROIC % is -1.20% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Core Natural Resources earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROIC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Core Natural Resources's WACC % is 4.60%. Core Natural Resources's ROIC % is -1.20% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Core Natural Resources earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
* 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 ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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 ROIC % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Core Natural Resources's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Natural Resources's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 ROIC % of 1.77% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Core Natural Resources and its competitors.
Is Core Natural Resources' ROIC % too high?
Core Natural Resources' current ROIC % is 1.77%. 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' ROIC % compare to BTU and ARLP?
Core Natural Resources' ROIC % of 1.77% can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for an Other Energy Sources company?
A good ROIC % depends on the Other Energy Sources industry context. However, ROIC % 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Core Natural Resources and its competitors. Core Natural Resources's current ROIC % is 1.77%. 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 ROIC % is 1.77%. 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 ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Natural Resources (CNR), the current ROIC % is 1.77% 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:
ROIC %: 1.77%
GF Value™: $95.53 vs. price of $81.77 (14.4% below fair value)
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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