CRC

HoldSinker

California Resources Corporation · Energy · United States · $4.6B · Avg Vol: $50M/d

Sinker: Weak, expensive and falling. Nothing here to keep it afloat.

45
StockRank
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Quality
47
Value
42
Momentum
49
P/E (TTM)
peers 17.2x
ROE
-3.6%
peers 10.1%
D/E
0.4x
peers 0.5x
Dividend %
2.9%
trailing yield

ABOUT CALIFORNIA RESOURCES CORPORATION

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California Resources Corporation is an independent energy company exclusively focused on hydrocarbon exploration and production within California, primarily producing crude oil and natural gas. The company holds a significant competitive moat as the largest producer in the state, leveraging its extensive, mature asset base, integrated infrastructure, and unparalleled expertise in navigating California's complex regulatory and geological landscape. Its strategic emphasis on lower-carbon intensity production within a demand-heavy state positions it uniquely within the U.S. energy sector.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue3.2B2.8B3.0B3.4B1.7%3.7B3.3B3.4B-0.7%
EPS6.948.104.744.17-15.6%-1.254.054.271.2%
Shares71.9M68.7M91.1M88.8M+23.4%88.8M
Debt662.0M610.0M1.2B1.4B27.1%1.3B
Equity1.9B2.2B3.5B3.7B25.4%
Op CF690.0M653.0M610.0M865.0M7.8%876.0M
Inv CF-317.0M-175.0M-1.1B-725.0M
Fin CF-371.0M-289.0M343.0M-380.0M
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PRICE (1Y)+3.8%
51.6753.1654.6556.1557.64Aug 7Aug 28Sep 18
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$54.07
RSI (14)
58.5
52W High
$70.96
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
47
ROIC
-4.9%17.2
ROE
-3.6%22.6
GP/Assets
28.6%81.6
Op. Margin
46.8%86.7
FCF/Assets
5.9%64.5
Piotroski
544.7
Int. Cover
-2.9x12.3
D/E Ratio
0.40x52.7
Current Ratio
0.66x12.3
Value
42
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
11.3x24.9
P/FCF
10.6x56.8
P/B
1.4x59.4
P/S
1.3x56.5
Div Yield
2.9%44.2
Momentum
49
52W High %
76%36.7
RS 6M
-29%17.7
SMA 50/200
0.96x26.3
EPS Rev 4W
+14.3%88.2
EPS Rev 12W
-5.2%23.3
EPS Improve
+437%93.9
Q Growth
199%77.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.6B
P/E (Forward)
12.8x
Gross Margin
56.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Energy, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CRC are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CRCCalifornia Resources Corporation(you)$4.6B45Hold
CNXCNX Resources Corporation$5.4B57Hold
BKVBKV Corporation$2.7B39Hold
NOGNorthern Oil and Gas, Inc.$2.7B53Hold
ARAntero Resources Corporation$11.8B48Hold
GPORGulfport Energy Corporation$3.1B65Hold
KOS.LKosmos Energy Ltd.$1.5B40Hold
MURMurphy Oil Corporation$5.1B72Buy
CRKComstock Resources, Inc.$4.2B19Strong Sell
RRCRange Resources Corporation$9.7B60Hold

Peer medians: ROE 10.1% · P/E 17.2x · Gross margin 43.5%

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California Resources Corporation (CRC): Stock Score Summary

California Resources Corporation (CRC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 45/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (49/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

California Resources Corporation is an independent energy company exclusively focused on hydrocarbon exploration and production within California, primarily producing crude oil and natural gas. The company holds a significant competitive moat as the largest producer in the state, leveraging its extensive, mature asset base, integrated infrastructure, and unparalleled expertise in navigating California's complex regulatory and geological landscape. Its strategic emphasis on lower-carbon intensity production within a demand-heavy state positions it uniquely within the U.S. energy sector.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$54.07
Market Cap$4.6B
P/E (Forward)12.84
Price/Book1.41
Return on Equity-3.6%
Return on Invested Capital-4.9%
Debt/Equity0.40x
Gross Margin56.8%
Operating Margin46.8%
Revenue Growth33.0%
Dividend Yield2.9%
Free Cash Flow$438M

California Resources Corporation operates in the Oil & Gas E&P industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is California Resources Corporation’s (CRC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for California Resources Corporation (CRC) is 45/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (42), and Momentum (49) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does California Resources Corporation have an economic moat?
California Resources Corporation (CRC) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is California Resources Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for California Resources Corporation (CRC) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 45/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is California Resources Corporation in?
California Resources Corporation (CRC) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas E&P industry (United States).