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Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) Earnings Yield: 7.43%

Is Canadian Natural Resources Limited’s earnings yield high or low?

Canadian Natural Resources Limited's earnings yield of 7.43% is 18% below its 5-year average of 9.04%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.92%–17.21%).

As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 1.02% below its 12-month average of 7.51%.

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CNQ Earnings Yield
7.43%-4.87% 1Y
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CNQ Current vs Average Earnings Yield Chart

CNQ Earnings Yield Metrics

EARNINGS YIELD

7.43%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG TTM

7.51%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 3Y

7.71%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 5Y

9.04%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 10Y

8.06%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 15Y

7.48%

EARNINGS YIELD AVG 20Y

7.75%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-1.02%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-3.64%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-17.79%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-7.81%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-0.68%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-4.13%

CNQ Competitors' Earnings Yield

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS YIELDTTM3Y5Y
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)$94.82B7.43%7.51%7.71%9.04%
SLB N.V. (SLB)$83.72B4.05%6.50%6.49%5.50%
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)$76.14B5.88%4.85%10.50%11.15%
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)$74.95B5.39%2.77%10.86%12.05%
EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)$72.62B7.44%8.45%9.89%8.79%
Phillips 66 (PSX)$71.41B5.70%3.99%8.74%10.55%
ONEOK, Inc. (OKE)$57.09B6.29%6.80%6.54%6.17%
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)$55.17B7.23%4.06%6.47%8.68%
ConocoPhillips (COP)$140.54B5.10%7.00%7.93%8.16%
Antero Midstream Corporation (AM)$10.15B4.03%4.79%5.26%5.86%

Earnings Yield vs P/E Ratio

Earnings Yield

7.43%

EPS ÷ Price

P/E Ratio

13.4

Price ÷ EPS

Formula: Earnings Yield = (EPS / Price) × 100

Earnings Yield is simply the inverse of P/E. A P/E of 20 equals a 5% earnings yield.

How earnings yield is used:

  • It expresses earnings relative to share price as a percentage
  • It can be compared with FCF yield and dividend yield
  • It can be compared with bond yields because both are percentages
  • It is mathematically the inverse of the P/E ratio

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Earnings Yield Formula & Definition

Earnings Yield = EPS (TTM) / Share Price

Earnings yield is the inverse of the PE ratio, expressing trailing earnings as a percentage of price. Higher is cheaper.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Earnings Yield FAQ

What is the earnings yield for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
The earnings yield for CNQ stock is 7.43%.
Is Canadian Natural Resources Limited's earnings yield high or low?
Canadian Natural Resources Limited's earnings yield of 7.43% is 18% below its 5-year average of 9.04%, near the low end of its 5-year range (3.92%–17.21%).
What is the TTM average earnings yield for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
The TTM average earnings yield for CNQ stock is 7.51%.
What is the 3Y average earnings yield for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
The 3Y average earnings yield for CNQ stock is 7.71%.
What is the 5Y average earnings yield for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
The 5Y average earnings yield for CNQ stock is 9.04%.
What is the 10Y average earnings yield for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
The 10Y average earnings yield for CNQ stock is 8.06%.
What is the 15Y average earnings yield for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
The 15Y average earnings yield for CNQ stock is 7.48%.
What is the 20Y average earnings yield for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
The 20Y average earnings yield for CNQ stock is 7.75%.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Earnings Yield History

DATEEARNINGS YIELD
2026-06-117.43%
2026-06-107.42%
2026-06-097.54%
2026-06-087.29%
2026-06-057.39%
2026-06-047.09%
2026-06-037.08%
2026-06-027.15%
2026-06-017.35%
2026-05-297.45%
2026-05-287.37%
2026-05-277.38%
2026-05-267.21%
2026-05-226.95%
2026-05-216.93%
2026-05-206.93%
2026-05-196.84%
2026-05-186.90%
2026-05-157.04%
2026-05-147.10%
2026-05-137.15%
2026-05-127.20%
2026-05-117.47%
2026-05-087.58%
2026-05-077.55%
2026-05-068.18%
2026-05-057.79%
2026-05-047.84%
2026-05-017.94%
2026-04-307.82%
2026-04-297.90%
2026-04-288.05%
2026-04-278.29%
2026-04-248.43%
2026-04-238.21%
2026-04-228.35%
2026-04-218.42%
2026-04-208.61%
2026-04-178.67%
2026-04-168.06%
2026-04-158.15%
2026-04-148.17%
2026-04-137.96%
2026-04-108.05%
2026-04-098.16%
2026-04-088.03%
2026-04-077.59%
2026-04-067.73%
2026-04-027.85%
2026-04-018.01%
2026-03-317.66%
2026-03-307.55%
2026-03-277.45%
2026-03-267.66%
2026-03-257.59%
2026-03-244.60%
2026-03-234.66%
2026-03-204.60%
2026-03-194.46%
2026-03-184.59%
2026-03-174.61%
2026-03-164.62%
2026-03-134.66%
2026-03-124.64%
2026-03-114.77%
2026-03-104.93%
2026-03-094.88%
2026-03-064.87%
2026-03-054.98%
2026-03-045.10%
2026-03-035.11%
2026-03-025.09%
2026-02-275.15%
2026-02-265.24%
2026-02-255.30%
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2026-02-235.33%
2026-02-205.32%
2026-02-195.31%
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2026-02-175.56%
2026-02-135.55%
2026-02-125.64%
2026-02-115.55%
2026-02-105.77%
2026-02-095.76%
2026-02-065.77%
2026-02-055.95%
2026-02-045.85%
2026-02-036.02%
2026-02-026.18%
2026-01-306.06%
2026-01-295.96%
2026-01-286.08%
2026-01-276.15%
2026-01-266.26%
2026-01-236.24%
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2026-01-216.27%
2026-01-206.55%
2026-01-166.57%
2026-01-156.61%
2026-01-146.51%
2026-01-136.80%
2026-01-126.98%
2026-01-097.03%
2026-01-087.15%
2026-01-077.37%
2026-01-067.14%
2026-01-057.00%
2026-01-026.57%
2025-12-316.66%
2025-12-306.65%
2025-12-296.79%
2025-12-266.88%
2025-12-246.84%
2025-12-236.87%
2025-12-226.98%
2025-12-197.07%
2025-12-187.16%
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2025-11-286.68%
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2025-11-077.13%
2025-11-067.16%
2025-11-058.88%
2025-11-049.03%
2025-11-038.86%
2025-10-318.84%
2025-10-308.87%
2025-10-298.80%
2025-10-289.03%
2025-10-278.98%
2025-10-249.05%
2025-10-239.06%
2025-10-229.33%
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2025-10-098.66%
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2025-09-308.86%
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2025-07-318.06%
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2025-06-048.27%
2025-06-038.13%
2025-06-028.30%
2025-05-308.42%

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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.

Calgary, AB
10,640 employees
Energy / Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
CEO
Norman Murray Edwards