Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ.TO) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-03 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

59 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 61
Quality 62
Growth 55
Balance sheet 49
Cash quality 47
Capital allocation 68
Momentum 72

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

3.08 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.64 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-03

Quick answers

What is Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 59/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-03: valuation 61, quality 62, growth 55, balance sheet 49, cash quality 47, capital allocation 68, momentum 72. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's Altman Z-Score?

3.08, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-03. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-09-03. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.64 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-03. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.