Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) 3-Year RORE % : 19.08% (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:CRC Canadian Natural Resources Ltd FRA:CRC
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What is Canadian Natural Resources 3-Year RORE %?

Canadian Natural Resources FRA:CRC +1.99% 78 3-Year RORE % is 19.08 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:CRC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 919 Oil & Gas companies, Canadian Natural Resources ranks better than 69.31% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Canadian Natural Resources's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.08%.

The industry rank for Canadian Natural Resources's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CRC's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
69.31% of 919 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs FRA:CRC: 19.08

Canadian Natural Resources  (FRA:CRC) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Canadian Natural Resources 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Natural Resources's 3-Year RORE % 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.

Canadian Natural Resources 3-Year RORE % Chart

Canadian Natural Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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Canadian Natural Resources Quarterly Data
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FRA:CRC vs COP, EOG, FANG: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Canadian Natural Resources's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Canadian Natural Resources's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Natural Resources's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Canadian Natural Resources 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Canadian Natural Resources's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 2.493-2.33 )/( 7.186-4.278 )
=0.163/2.908
=5.61 %

* 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.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 19.08 mean?
Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) has a 3-Year RORE % of 19.08 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #282 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Canadian Natural Resources' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Canadian Natural Resources' current 3-Year RORE % is 19.08. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.09. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 19.08 is 1650.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #282 out of 919 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' 3-Year RORE % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #282 out of 919 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Canadian Natural Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.09. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 19.08 is 1650.5% 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 3-Year RORE % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.09, based on 919 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Natural Resources's current 3-Year RORE % of 19.08 is 1650.5% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Natural Resources's current 3-Year RORE % is 19.08. 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 €29.65, compared to a current price of €36.43 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 19.08 and 1650.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.09. Canadian Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC), the current 3-Year RORE % is 19.08 as of Dec. 2025. 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 €36.43 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.65. GuruFocus considers Canadian Natural Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CRC:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 19.08
  • GF Value™: €29.65 vs. price of €36.43 (22.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1650.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#282 of 919)

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 855 - 2 Street S.W, Suite 2100, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 4J8
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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