Canadian Natural ResourcesFRA:CRC -1.66%78 Dividend Yield % is 4.18% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 3.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:CRC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 500 Oil & Gas companies, Canadian Natural Resources ranks better than 53.2% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Canadian Natural Resources's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Canadian Natural Resources was 35.70% per year. The lowest was 6.90% per year. And the median was 21.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
* 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.
FRA:CRC vs COP, EOG, OXY: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Canadian Natural Resources's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Canadian Natural Resources's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Natural Resources's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Canadian Natural Resources Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Canadian Natural Resources Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CAD 0.625000
2026-06-23
2026-06-23
2026-07-07
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:EUR 0.621010
CAD 0.625000
2026-03-20
2026-03-20
2026-04-07
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:EUR 0.619938
CAD 0.587500
2025-12-12
2025-12-12
2026-01-06
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:EUR 0.622812
CAD 0.587500
2025-09-19
2025-09-19
2025-10-03
Cash Dividend
quarterly
CAD:EUR 0.611761
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* 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 (FRA:CRC) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.18% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.89. Over the past decade, Canadian Natural Resources' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.03 to 12.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #234 out of 500 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Canadian Natural Resources' Dividend Yield % too high?
Canadian Natural Resources' current Dividend Yield % of 4.18% is near median its 10-year median of 3.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 12.38. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.80. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 4.18% is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #234 out of 500 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' Dividend Yield % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Canadian Natural Resources ranks #234 out of 500 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Canadian Natural Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.80. Canadian Natural Resources' value of 4.18% is 10% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Natural Resources' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.03 to 12.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.89 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Canadian Natural Resources has consistently been above 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 Dividend Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.80, based on 500 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Natural Resources's current Dividend Yield % of 4.18% is 10% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Canadian Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Natural Resources's current Dividend Yield % is 4.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.89. 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 €29.55, compared to a current price of €35.86 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.89 and 10% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.80. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Natural Resources (FRA:CRC), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.18% as of Jun. 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 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 €35.86 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.55.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Natural Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CRC:
Dividend Yield %: 4.18% (near median its 10-year median of 3.89)
GF Value™: €29.55 vs. price of €35.86 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10% above the Oil & Gas median (#234 of 500)
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 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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