Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 12.47% is 41% below its 5-year average of 21.08%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.31%–49.51%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 44.84% below its 12-month average of 22.61%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
12.47%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
22.61%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
17.18%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
19.66%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
17.06%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
14.31%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
14.64%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-44.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-27.41%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-36.56%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-26.92%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-12.83%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-14.80%
SECTOR MEDIAN · ENERGY
11.29%
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+10.40%
vs the sector median at left
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Market Cap
$93.42B
Net Profit Margin
12.47%
TTM Avg
22.61%
3Y Avg
17.18%
5Y Avg
19.66%
Market Cap
$91.19B
Net Profit Margin
3.41%
TTM Avg
2.76%
3Y Avg
5.06%
5Y Avg
2.38%
Market Cap
$90.54B
Net Profit Margin
3.33%
TTM Avg
2.02%
3Y Avg
4.17%
5Y Avg
2.55%
Market Cap
$86.58B
Net Profit Margin
23.82%
TTM Avg
21.55%
3Y Avg
22.73%
5Y Avg
17.99%
Market Cap
$82.47B
Net Profit Margin
11.42%
TTM Avg
10.78%
3Y Avg
10.53%
5Y Avg
11.23%
Market Cap
$75.57B
Net Profit Margin
12.16%
TTM Avg
11.98%
3Y Avg
14.11%
5Y Avg
8.24%
Market Cap
$74.73B
Net Profit Margin
23.41%
TTM Avg
24.73%
3Y Avg
27.13%
5Y Avg
21.02%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) | $93.42B | 12.47% | 22.61% | 17.18% | 19.66% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)vs › | $91.19B | 3.41% | 2.76% | 5.06% | 2.38% |
| Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)vs › | $90.54B | 3.33% | 2.02% | 4.17% | 2.55% |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)vs › | $86.58B | 23.82% | 21.55% | 22.73% | 17.99% |
| Phillips 66 (PSX)vs › | $83.32B | 3.04% | 2.41% | 4.01% | 1.83% |
| Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD)vs › | $82.47B | 11.42% | 10.78% | 10.53% | 11.23% |
| Slb N.V. (SLB)vs › | $77.04B | 8.24% | 10.84% | 11.65% | 1.73% |
| Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)vs › | $75.57B | 12.16% | 11.98% | 14.11% | 8.24% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)vs › | $74.73B | 23.41% | 24.73% | 27.13% | 21.02% |
| Eni S.p.A. (E)vs › | $73.46B | 3.15% | 3.06% | 5.43% | 1.61% |
Operating Margin
18.6%
Net Profit Margin
12.5%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 12.47% |
| 2025-12-31 | 49.51% |
| 2025-09-30 | 6.31% |
| 2025-06-30 | 25.42% |
| 2025-03-31 | 19.34% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.29% |
| 2024-09-30 | 21.79% |
| 2024-06-30 | 16.15% |
| 2024-03-31 | 10.48% |
| 2023-12-31 | 24.60% |
| 2023-09-30 | 19.93% |
| 2023-06-30 | 18.54% |
| 2023-03-31 | 20.85% |
| 2022-12-31 | 15.69% |
| 2022-09-30 | 22.38% |
| 2022-06-30 | 25.35% |
| 2022-03-31 | 25.56% |
| 2021-12-31 | 24.87% |
| 2021-09-30 | 28.56% |
| 2021-06-30 | 23.77% |
| 2021-03-31 | 20.84% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.35% |
| 2020-09-30 | 8.73% |
| 2020-06-30 | -10.53% |
| 2020-03-31 | -28.49% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.12% |
| 2019-09-30 | 15.59% |
| 2019-06-30 | 47.73% |
| 2019-03-31 | 17.34% |
| 2018-12-31 | -20.26% |
| 2018-09-30 | 28.48% |
| 2018-06-30 | 15.37% |
| 2018-03-31 | 10.17% |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.44% |
| 2017-09-30 | 15.04% |
| 2017-06-30 | 27.30% |
| 2017-03-31 | 6.33% |
| 2016-12-31 | 15.41% |
| 2016-09-30 | -13.16% |
| 2016-06-30 | -12.62% |
| 2016-03-31 | -4.64% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.42% |
| 2015-09-30 | -3.35% |
| 2015-06-30 | -11.06% |
| 2015-03-31 | -7.81% |
| 2014-12-31 | 24.70% |
| 2014-09-30 | 19.35% |
| 2014-06-30 | 17.50% |
| 2014-03-31 | 12.52% |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.54% |
| 2013-09-30 | 22.10% |
| 2013-06-30 | 11.25% |
| 2013-03-31 | 5.19% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.67% |
| 2012-09-30 | 9.05% |
| 2012-06-30 | 17.98% |
| 2012-03-31 | 10.75% |
| 2011-12-31 | 17.38% |
| 2011-09-30 | 22.66% |
| 2011-06-30 | 24.93% |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.39% |
| 2010-12-31 | -10.98% |
| 2010-09-30 | 17.84% |
| 2010-06-30 | 18.01% |
| 2010-03-31 | 20.53% |
| 2009-12-31 | 13.71% |
| 2009-09-30 | 23.31% |
| 2009-06-30 | 5.89% |
| 2009-03-31 | 13.95% |
| 2008-12-31 | 70.51% |
| 2008-09-30 | 61.86% |
| 2008-06-30 | -6.79% |
| 2008-03-31 | 18.34% |
| 2007-12-31 | 24.95% |
| 2007-09-30 | 22.77% |
| 2007-06-30 | 26.67% |
| 2007-03-31 | 8.62% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.49% |
| 2006-09-30 | 35.89% |
| 2006-06-30 | 38.22% |
| 2006-03-31 | 2.14% |
| 2005-12-31 | 36.40% |
| 2005-09-30 | 5.18% |
| 2005-06-30 | 10.10% |
| 2005-03-31 | -21.30% |
| 2004-12-31 | 29.18% |
| 2004-09-30 | 15.00% |
| 2004-06-30 | 13.88% |
| 2004-03-31 | 15.85% |
| 2003-12-31 | 15.93% |
| 2003-09-30 | 14.78% |
| 2003-06-30 | 34.62% |
| 2003-03-31 | 22.92% |
| 2002-12-31 | 15.62% |
| 2002-09-30 | 10.55% |
| 2002-06-30 | 16.34% |
