Core Natural Resources Inc (CNR) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Earnings rebound and low EV/EBITDA (6.49x) support fundamental value, but persistent insider selling and thermal coal transition risks limit upside.
Investment score: 57/100
Analysis as of
Is Core Natural Resources Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Core Natural Resources displays solid forward earnings acceleration and strong balance sheet balance ($432.17M cash vs $452.49M debt), but persistent insider liquidation and long-term coal demand transition headwinds suggest holding for better entry levels.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 55/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 65/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 50/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 75/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 25/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 60/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 62/100 (weight 15%)
Core Natural Resources Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for CNR
- Forward Earnings Rebound and Low Forward Multiples
What speaks against CNR
- Heavy Executive Insider Liquidation
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNR | 46.9x | 1.1x | 6.5x | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.5% |
| BTU | n/a | 0.8x | 11.5x | 2.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% |
| ARLP | 12.6x | 1.5x | 5.9x | 24.4% | 12.3% | 10.5% |
| UUUU | n/a | 28.3x | n/a | 43.2% | -77.3% | -3.7% |
| LEU | 57.8x | 5.8x | 28.3x | 23.3% | 10.2% | -8.1% |
| NRP | 13.9x | 7.5x | 10.6x | 81.6% | 54.0% | 11.0% |
| Peer median | 12.6x | 5.8x | 10.6x | 24.4% | 10.2% | 10.5% |
Frequently asked questions about Core Natural Resources Inc (CNR)
Is CNR stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Core Natural Resources Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 57/100. Core Natural Resources displays solid forward earnings acceleration and strong balance sheet balance ($432.17M cash vs $452.49M debt), but persistent insider liquidation and long-term coal demand transition headwinds suggest holding for better entry levels. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is CNR stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for CNR is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 57/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.