Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Aug 6, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the CNR SEC filings page.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) reported $4.3B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 28.7% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 11 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
A much larger business in FY2025 converted sharply higher revenue into little free cash flow as costs and reinvestment absorbed earnings.
The near doubling of revenue in FY2025 came with gross margin falling from36.0% to14.9% , so added volume carried much heavier cost content. Operating cash flow was$305.8M , but free cash flow was only$21.2M , showing reinvestment consumed most operating cash.
Total assets more than doubled to
Net income swung from a
Financial Health Signals
Scored against energy companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. has an operating margin of -4.4%, meaning the company loses $4 on every $100 of revenue. This results in a profitability score of 40/100. This is down from 15.7% the prior year.
Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s revenue surged 86.2% year-over-year to $4.2B, reflecting rapid business expansion. This strong growth earns a score of 88/100.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. carries a low D/E ratio of 0.09, meaning only $0.09 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 94/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s current ratio of 1.60 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 60/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
While Core Natural Resources, Inc. generated $305.8M in operating cash flow, capex of $284.6M consumed most of it, leaving $21.2M in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 71/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. posts a -4.2% return on equity (ROE), meaning it loses $4 for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This results in a returns score of 56/100. This is down from 18.3% the prior year.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. scores 1.95, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($4.4B) relative to total liabilities ($2.5B). This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. passes 4 of 9 financial strength tests. 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, neither operating efficiency signal passes.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. reported a net loss of $153.2M while generating $305.8M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. reported an operating loss of $182.1M against $40.1M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Core Natural Resources, Inc. generated $1.1B in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 3.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 5.2%.
Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s EBITDA was $322.5M in Q2 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 115.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 80.2%.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. reported $126.5M in net income in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 446.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 501.0%.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. earned $2.51 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 458.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 512.2%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Core Natural Resources, Inc. generated $148.5M in free cash flow in Q2 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 13.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 220.8%.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. held $473.2M in cash against $405.2M in long-term debt as of Q2 2026.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. paid $0.10 per share in dividends in Q2 2026. That is unchanged from the same quarter a year earlier. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
Margins & Returns
Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s gross margin was 22.1% in Q2 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 4.9 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 3.2 percentage points.
Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s operating margin was 13.7% in Q2 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 15.4 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 10.6 percentage points.
Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s net profit margin was 11.1% in Q2 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 14.4 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 9.1 percentage points.
Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s ROE was 3.4% in Q2 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 4.4 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.8 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
Core Natural Resources, Inc. spent $63.0M on share buybacks in Q2 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 23.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 50.3%.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. invested $101.9M in capex in Q2 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 14.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 39.4%.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
CNR Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.1B+3.5% | $1.1B+6.6% | $1.0B+61.5% | $1.0B+81.2% | $1.1B+124.6% | $1.0B+86.1% | $645.5M-0.6% | $553.4M-2.9% |
| Cost of Revenue | $889.0M-2.6% | $879.2M+1.0% | $934.5M+146.6% | $827.5M+133.5% | $912.6M+165.3% | $870.3M+145.8% | $378.9M | $354.4M |
| Gross Profit | $252.0M+32.8% | $205.1M+39.4% | $108.0M-59.5% | $175.1M-12.0% | $189.8M+29.4% | $147.1M-23.6% | $266.5M | $199.0M |
| SG&A Expenses | $26.7M-23.4% | $36.1M-59.6% | $56.6M+50.6% | $34.1M-5.6% | $34.8M+66.8% | $89.3M+332.9% | $37.6M+58.4% | $36.2M-3.1% |
| Operating Income | $155.8M+909.0% | $32.7M+160.7% | -$97.1M-356.3% | -$11.8M-110.1% | -$19.3M-126.8% | -$53.9M-143.5% | $37.9M | $117.2M |
| EBITDA | $322.5M+115.0% | $179.0M+164.6% | $82.2M-14.6% | $139.2M-18.4% | $150.0M+18.4% | $67.6M-62.6% | $96.2M | $170.5M |
| Interest Expense | $11.6M+218.9% | $11.2M+558.0% | $24.2M+48.6% | $10.6M+127.4% | $3.6M+897.3% | $1.7M+88.2% | $16.3M+209.9% | $4.7M-29.8% |
| Income Tax | $16.5M+131.9% | -$427K+89.9% | -$30.4M-3748.1% | -$53.0M-402.2% | $7.1M-21.2% | -$4.2M-125.0% | $833K-96.2% | $17.5M-16.6% |
| Net Income | $126.5M+446.0% | $21.0M+130.4% | -$79.0M-356.3% | $31.6M-67.0% | -$36.6M-163.0% | -$69.3M-168.0% | $30.8M-80.4% | $95.6M-5.1% |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.51+458.6% | $0.41+129.7% | -$1.54-246.7% | $0.61-81.1% | -$0.70-135.7% | -$1.38-140.6% | $1.05-78.7% | $3.23+2.5% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.51+458.6% | $0.41+129.7% | -$1.54 | $0.61 | -$0.70 | -$1.38 | $1.04 | $3.22+3.5% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 50M-3.7% | 51M+1.6% | N/A | 52M | 52M | 50M | N/A | 30M-8.3% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
CNR Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6.1B-1.4% | $6.1B-3.1% | $6.1B+112.9% | $6.2B+119.4% | $6.2B+129.1% | $6.3B+133.3% | $2.9B+7.6% | $2.8B+6.2% |
| Current Assets | $1.4B+8.1% | $1.3B-4.6% | $1.3B+70.5% | $1.4B+88.1% | $1.3B+104.8% | $1.3B+117.1% | $786.0M+30.8% | $744.6M+28.5% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $473.2M+14.5% | $412.7M+6.2% | $432.2M+5.9% | $444.7M+34.1% | $413.2M+91.2% | $388.5M+125.1% | $408.2M+104.8% | $331.7M+97.9% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $52.0M-36.5% | $84.3M+4.1% |
| Inventory | $381.2M+1.1% | $369.1M-4.9% | $374.8M+289.6% | $407.5M+249.4% | $377.1M+286.7% | $388.0M+254.4% | $96.2M+9.1% | $116.6M+18.5% |
| Accounts Receivable | $355.3M+14.1% | $369.9M-7.7% | $349.2M+155.4% | $328.6M+149.9% | $311.3M+116.3% | $400.8M+145.1% | $136.8M-7.4% | $131.5M-11.0% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $2.4B-1.5% | $2.4B+1.8% | $2.5B+87.0% | $2.4B+86.7% | $2.4B+91.9% | $2.4B+82.5% | $1.3B-1.5% | $1.3B-4.2% |
| Current Liabilities | $753.0M+5.5% | $747.0M+6.1% | $838.3M+61.6% | $769.8M+42.5% | $713.8M+78.4% | $703.9M+68.7% | $518.7M+16.9% | $540.0M+18.9% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $1.7B-4.5% | $1.7B0.0% | $1.6B+103.6% | $1.6B+118.3% | $1.7B+98.1% | $1.7B+89.0% | $792.6M-10.7% | $754.6M-15.8% |
| Long-Term Debt | $405.2M+29.4% | $411.6M+31.4% | $317.3M+299.0% | $313.2M+294.8% | $313.2M+72.1% | $313.3M+72.2% | $79.5M-56.3% | $79.3M-56.7% |
| Total Equity | $3.7B-1.3% | $3.7B-6.1% | $3.7B+134.5% | $3.8B+147.1% | $3.8B+161.9% | $3.9B+180.5% | $1.6B+16.7% | $1.5B+16.9% |
| Retained Earnings | $871.6M-4.0% | $800.7M-20.8% | $818.5M-29.6% | $919.6M-19.3% | $908.1M-13.6% | $1.0B+1.0% | $1.2B+23.1% | $1.1B+27.7% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Goodwill.
CNR Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $250.4M+13.8% | $119.4M+208.9% | $107.3M-11.5% | $87.9M-45.5% | $220.2M+89.4% | -$109.6M-241.5% | $121.3M-44.6% | $161.3M-0.9% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $166.8M-1.5% | $146.3M+20.4% | $179.2M+207.2% | $151.0M+183.2% | $169.3M+208.6% | $121.6M+113.3% | $58.4M-0.2% | $53.3M-9.3% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | N/A | $6.2M-82.9% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $36.1M+605.2% | N/A | $2.1M+22.4% |
| Capital Expenditures | $101.9M+14.3% | $73.1M+12.8% | $81.3M+99.0% | $49.3M+25.2% | $89.2M+61.0% | $64.8M+53.1% | $40.8M-18.4% | $39.4M-5.5% |
| Free Cash Flow | $148.5M+13.4% | $46.3M+126.5% | $26.0M-67.6% | $38.6M-68.3% | $131.0M+115.2% | -$174.5M-596.6% | $80.5M-52.4% | $121.9M+0.7% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$107.4M-7.2% | -$79.8M-128.2% | -$83.9M-176.7% | -$51.2M-30.6% | -$100.2M-69.3% | $283.0M+879.7% | -$30.3M+52.4% | -$39.2M-79.7% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$81.1M+12.2% | -$57.6M-38.5% | -$33.8M-158.9% | -$32.0M-243.0% | -$92.4M-442.9% | -$41.6M+38.5% | -$13.1M+89.8% | -$9.3M+94.4% |
| Dividends Paid | $5.0M-3.7% | $5.1M-52.3% | $5.2M-29.6% | $5.1M-30.2% | $5.2M+912.2% | $10.7M+1737.6% | $7.4M | $7.4M |
| Share Buybacks | $63.0M-23.0% | $41.9M-58.6% | $21.7M | $19.4M | $81.9M+530.0% | $101.3M+74.9% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% |
CNR Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 22.1%+4.9pp | 18.9%+4.5pp | 10.4%-30.9pp | 17.5%-18.5pp | 17.2%-12.7pp | 14.5%-20.8pp | 41.3% | 36.0% |
| Operating Margin | 13.7%+15.4pp | 3.0%+8.3pp | -9.3%-15.2pp | -1.2%-22.4pp | -1.8%-16.4pp | -5.3%-28.0pp | 5.9% | 21.2% |
| Net Margin | 11.1%+14.4pp | 1.9%+8.8pp | -7.6%-12.3pp | 3.1%-14.1pp | -3.3%-15.2pp | -6.8%-25.4pp | 4.8%-19.4pp | 17.3%-0.4pp |
| Return on Equity | 3.4%+4.4pp | 0.6%+2.4pp | -2.1%-4.1pp | 0.8%-5.4pp | -1.0%-5.0pp | -1.8%-9.1pp | 2.0%-9.7pp | 6.3%-1.4pp |
| Return on Assets | 2.1%+2.7pp | 0.4%+1.5pp | -1.3%-2.4pp | 0.5%-2.9pp | -0.6%-2.7pp | -1.1%-4.9pp | 1.1%-4.8pp | 3.4%-0.4pp |
| Current Ratio | 1.830.0x | 1.70-0.2x | 1.60+0.1x | 1.82+0.4x | 1.78+0.2x | 1.89+0.4x | 1.52+0.2x | 1.38+0.1x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.110.0x | 0.110.0x | 0.090.0x | 0.080.0x | 0.080.0x | 0.08-0.1x | 0.05-0.1x | 0.05-0.1x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.190.0x | 0.180.0x | 0.17-0.1x | 0.160.0x | 0.180.0x | 0.160.0x | 0.220.0x | 0.200.0x |
| FCF Margin | 13.0%+1.1pp | 4.3%+21.4pp | 2.5%-10.0pp | 3.9%-18.2pp | 11.9%-0.5pp | -17.2%-23.6pp | 12.5%-13.6pp | 22.0%+0.8pp |
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| Core Natural Resources, Inc. CNR | FY2025 | $4.2B | -$153.2M | -3.7% | $4.4B | 68/100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s annual revenue?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) reported $4.2B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 86.2% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s revenue growing?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) revenue grew by 86.2% year-over-year, from $2.2B to $4.2B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Core Natural Resources, Inc. profitable?
No, Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) reported a net income of -$153.2M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of -3.7%.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s EBITDA?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) had EBITDA of $439.0M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Core Natural Resources, Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) had $432.2M in cash and equivalents against $317.3M in long-term debt.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s gross margin?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) had a gross margin of 14.9% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s operating margin?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) had an operating margin of -4.4% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s net profit margin?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) had a net profit margin of -3.7% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Core Natural Resources, Inc. pay dividends?
Yes, Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) paid $0.40 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE)?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) has a return on equity of -4.2% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) generated $21.2M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -92.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) generated $305.8M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s total assets?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) had $6.1B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s capital expenditures?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) invested $284.6M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s current ratio?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) had a current ratio of 1.60 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) had a return on assets of -2.5% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) trades at 44.1x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $100.1M net income, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $4.4B as of Oct 7, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s price-to-sales ratio?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) trades at 1.0x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $4.3B revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $4.4B as of Oct 7, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.95, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s earnings high quality?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) reported a net loss of $153.2M while generating $305.8M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Core Natural Resources, Inc. cover its interest payments?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) reported an operating loss of $182.1M against $40.1M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Core Natural Resources, Inc.?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) scores 68 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating strong standing within its energy companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.