Canadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ.TO) — Quality & forensics
As of 2026-09-22 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.
The Closelook module scores
- Valuation 59
- Quality 67
- Growth 55
- Balance sheet 50
- Cash quality 47
- Capital allocation 71
- Momentum 66
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
Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.
Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.
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 2026-09-22
Quick answers
What is Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's Closelook quality reading?
The composite reads 59/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-22: valuation 59, quality 67, growth 55, balance sheet 50, cash quality 47, capital allocation 71, momentum 66. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.
What is Canadian Natural Resources Ltd's Altman Z-Score?
3.02, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-22. 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 2026-09-22. 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 2026-09-22. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.
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