Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) Current Ratio: 0.95
Is Canadian Natural Resources Limited’s current ratio high or low?
Canadian Natural Resources Limited's current ratio of 0.95 is 10% above its 5-year average of 0.86, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.77–0.96).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 10.47% above its 12-month average of 0.86.
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CNQ Current Ratio Metrics
CURRENT RATIO
0.95
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
0.86
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
0.88
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
0.86
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
0.82
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
0.74
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
0.74
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+10.47%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.57%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.47%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+16.37%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+28.38%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+28.71%
CNQ Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) | $94.82B | 0.95 | 0.86 | 0.88 | 0.86 |
| SLB N.V. (SLB) | $83.72B | 1.33 | 1.39 | 1.34 | 1.30 |
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) | $76.14B | 1.26 | 1.21 | 1.44 | 1.55 |
| Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) | $74.95B | 1.65 | 1.59 | 1.53 | 1.51 |
| EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) | $72.62B | 1.92 | 2.01 | 2.09 | 2.03 |
| Phillips 66 (PSX) | $71.41B | 1.30 | 1.25 | 1.28 | 1.28 |
| ONEOK, Inc. (OKE) | $57.09B | 0.71 | 0.80 | 0.84 | 0.91 |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) | $55.17B | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.99 | 1.04 |
| ConocoPhillips (COP) | $140.54B | 1.30 | 1.29 | 1.37 | 1.51 |
| Antero Midstream Corporation (AM) | $10.15B | 3.41 | 2.29 | 1.60 | 1.36 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
0.95
Quick Ratio
0.63
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Current Ratio Formula & Definition
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The current ratio for CNQ stock is 0.95.
- Is Canadian Natural Resources Limited's current ratio high or low?
- Canadian Natural Resources Limited's current ratio of 0.95 is 10% above its 5-year average of 0.86, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.77–0.96).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The TTM average current ratio for CNQ stock is 0.86.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for CNQ stock is 0.88.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for CNQ stock is 0.86.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for CNQ stock is 0.82.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for CNQ stock is 0.74.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for CNQ stock is 0.74.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.14 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.42 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.99 |
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About Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is an integrated energy enterprise engaged across the full spectrum of upstream and downstream activities related to crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs), encompassing acquisition, exploration, development, production, marketing, and sales. Its diverse portfolio of hydrocarbon products encompasses synthetic crude oil (SCO), light and medium crude, bitumen (also known as thermal oil), along with both primary heavy crude oil and specialized Pelican Lake heavy crude. Beyond exploration and production, the company holds midstream and refining assets, notably comprising two crude oil pipeline networks and a half-interest (50% working interest) in an 84-megawatt cogeneration facility situated at Primrose. As of December 31, 2020, CNQ reported substantial reserves. Its proved crude oil, bitumen, and NGLs reserves amounted to 10,528 million barrels (MMbbl), escalating to 13,271 MMbbl when probable reserves are included. Proved synthetic crude oil (SCO) reserves stood at 6,998 MMbbl, with total proved plus probable SCO reserves reaching 7,535 MMbbl. Furthermore, the company's proved natural gas reserves were recorded at 12,168 billion cubic feet (Bcf), expanding to 20,249 Bcf on a proved plus probable basis. Geographically, its operations are concentrated in key regions, including Western Canada, the United Kingdom's North Sea sector, and offshore West Africa. The entity, incorporated in 1973, was originally known as AEX Minerals Corporation before adopting the name Canadian Natural Resources Limited in December 1975. Its corporate headquarters are located in Calgary, Canada.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
- CEO
- Norman Murray Edwards