Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) Stock Based Compensation: €501 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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FRA:CRC Canadian Natural Resources Ltd FRA:CRC
77 GF Score
Price €38.00
GF Value €29.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Canadian Natural Resources Stock Based Compensation?

Canadian Natural Resources FRA:CRC +4.31% 77 Stock Based Compensation is €501 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:CRC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Canadian Natural Resources's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was €51 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €501 Mil.

Canadian Natural Resources Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Canadian Natural Resources Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Canadian Natural Resources Stock Based Compensation Chart

Canadian Natural Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Canadian Natural Resources Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Canadian Natural Resources Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €501 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €501 Mil mean?
Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) has a Stock Based Compensation of €501 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors.
Is Canadian Natural Resources' Stock Based Compensation too high?
Canadian Natural Resources' current Stock Based Compensation is €501 Mil. Overall, Canadian Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Natural Resources' Stock Based Compensation compare to COP and EOG?
Canadian Natural Resources' Stock Based Compensation of €501 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. Canadian Natural Resources's current Stock Based Compensation is €501 Mil. 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 €29.67, compared to a current price of €38.00 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €501 Mil. Canadian Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC), the current Stock Based Compensation is €501 Mil 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 €38.00 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.67. GuruFocus considers Canadian Natural Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CRC:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €501 Mil
  • GF Value™: €29.67 vs. price of €38.00 (28.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 1 warning sign

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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