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California Resources Corporation · Energy · United States · $4.7B · Avg Vol: $43M/d

31
StockRank
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Q
49
V
38
M
34
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-14.4%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
3.0%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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%3.5B3.1B3.3B-1.1%
EPS6.948.104.744.17-15.6%-5.135.183.90-3.3%
Shares71.9M68.7M91.1M88.8M+23.4%88.8M
Debt662.0M610.0M1.2B1.4B27.1%1.4B
Equity1.9B2.2B3.5B3.7B25.4%
Op CF690.0M653.0M610.0M865.0M7.8%778.0M
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)-13.3%
50.3252.3954.4756.5458.61Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$50.83
RSI (14)
52.3
52W High
$71.50
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
49
ROIC
9.6%62.4
ROE
-14.4%14.5
GP/Assets
25.5%79.1
Op. Margin
-70.8%7.8
FCF/Assets
5.9%68.5
Piotroski
543.4
Int. Cover
5.7x58.9
D/E Ratio
0.47x46.9
Current Ratio
0.55x8.6
Value
38
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
16.7x12.3
P/FCF
10.8x62.2
P/B
1.6x50.1
P/S
1.3x56.7
Div Yield
3.0%45.7
Momentum
34
52W High %
71%34.5
RS 6M
-4%34.4
SMA 50/200
1.03x40.9
EPS Rev 4W
-13.5%6.0
EPS Rev 12W
-22.6%9.0
EPS Improve
+175%76.3
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.7B
P/E (Forward)
13.6x
Gross Margin
54.6%

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)$4.7B31SELL
CRKComstock Resources, Inc.$4.0B26SELL
BKVBKV Corporation$2.8B40HOLD
MURMurphy Oil Corporation$5.6B50HOLD
KOSKosmos Energy Ltd.$1.6B39HOLD
NOGNorthern Oil and Gas, Inc.$2.3B50HOLD
CRGYCrescent Energy Company$3.7B60HOLD
MGYMagnolia Oil & Gas Corporation$6.0B65HOLD
CNXCNX Resources Corporation$4.9B71BUY
VTSVitesse Energy, Inc.$659M29SELL

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 19.3x · Gross margin 41.8%

California Resources Corporation (CRC) — Stock Score Summary

California Resources Corporation (CRC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 31/100 based on Quality (49/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (34/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

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$50.83
Market Cap$4.7B
P/E (Forward)13.59
Price/Book1.59
Return on Equity-14.4%
Return on Invested Capital9.6%
Debt/Equity0.47x
Gross Margin54.6%
Operating Margin-70.8%
Revenue Growth6.7%
Dividend Yield3.0%
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 31/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (49), Value (38), and Momentum (34) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does California Resources Corporation have an economic moat?
California Resources Corporation (CRC) has a Quality factor score of 49/100. 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 Sell, based on a StockRank of 31/100. 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).