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Core Natural ResourcesCNR -2.94%81 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.47 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates CNR with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 69 Other Energy Sources companies, Core Natural Resources ranks worse than 88.41% on this metric.
Core Natural Resources's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Core Natural Resources's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CNR'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.93 Max: 5.18
Current: 0.47
During the past 12 years, Core Natural Resources's highest Yield on Cost was 5.18. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.93.
CNR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 88.41% of 69
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 6.87
vs CNR: 0.47
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Core Natural Resources 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CNR vs ARLP, BTU, NRP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Core Natural Resources's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Core Natural Resources's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Core Natural Resources's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Core Natural Resources (CNR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.47 as of Jul. 24, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Core Natural Resources and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Core Natural Resources' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.19 to 5.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #61 out of 69 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Core Natural Resources' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Core Natural Resources' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.47 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 5.18. The Other Energy Sources industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.87. Core Natural Resources' value of 0.47 is 93.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #61 out of 69 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ARLP and BTU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Core Natural Resources ranks #61 out of 69 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Core Natural Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.87. Core Natural Resources' value of 0.47 is 93.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Core Natural Resources' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.19 to 5.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 6.87, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Other Energy Sources company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Other Energy Sources companies is 6.87, based on 69 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Core Natural Resources's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.47 is 93.2% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Core Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Core Natural Resources's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.47, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.93. 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 $96.00, compared to a current price of $83.99 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.47, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 93.2% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 6.87. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Core Natural Resources (CNR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.47 as of Jul. 24, 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 $83.99 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $96.00.
GuruFocus considers Core Natural Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CNR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.47 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: $96.00 vs. price of $83.99 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.2% below the Other Energy Sources median (#61 of 69)
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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