Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $4.48B
The free cash flow (FCF) for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is $4.48B. It is below its 12-month average by 23.75% ($5.88B).
CNQ Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
CNQ Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
CNQ Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
CNQ Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$4.48B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$5.88B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$6.98B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$5.97B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$4.22B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$2.82B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$2.07B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-23.75%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-35.76%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-24.96%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+6.12%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+59.23%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+116.81%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$4.48B
FCF Yield
4.71%
Price/FCF
21.3
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for CNQ stock is $4.48B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for CNQ stock is $5.88B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CNQ stock is $6.98B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CNQ stock is $5.97B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CNQ stock is $4.22B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CNQ stock is $2.82B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for CNQ stock is $2.07B.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $6.13B |
| 2024-12-31 | $5.63B |
| 2023-12-31 | $5.62B |
| 2022-12-31 | $10.54B |
| 2021-12-31 | $6.24B |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.69B |
| 2019-12-31 | $4.02B |
| 2018-12-31 | $4.16B |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.04B |
| 2016-12-31 | $-260.86M |
| 2015-12-31 | $670.20M |
| 2014-12-31 | $-2.53B |
| 2013-12-31 | $6.58M |
| 2012-12-31 | $105.78M |
| 2011-12-31 | $41.12M |
| 2010-12-31 | $950.33M |
| 2009-12-31 | $2.68B |
| 2008-12-31 | $-544.93M |
| 2007-12-31 | $-646.06M |
| 2006-12-31 | $-2.65B |
| 2005-12-31 | $-467.05M |
| 2004-12-31 | $-742.57M |
| 2003-12-31 | $466.72M |
| 2002-12-31 | $-370.29M |
| 2001-12-31 | $-38.01M |
| 2000-12-31 | $358.21M |
| 1999-12-31 | $-862.38M |
| 1998-12-31 | $-243.72M |
| 1997-12-31 | $-442.94M |
| 1996-12-31 | $-615.78M |
Related Metrics
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