Barnwell Industries Inc (BRN)vsCanadian Natural Resources Ltd (CNQ)
BRN
Barnwell Industries Inc
$1.03
-1.90%
ENERGY · Cap: $14.83M
CNQ
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
$41.81
-0.17%
ENERGY · Cap: $87.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd generates 336571% more annual revenue ($38.63B vs $11.47M). CNQ leads profitability with a 25.1% profit margin vs -57.1%. BRN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.60. CNQ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
BRN
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
CNQ
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BRN.
Margin of Safety
+49.8%
Fair Value
$83.26
Current Price
$41.81
$41.45 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 21.8%
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -80.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 29.0%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.2%
Earnings declined 45.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRN
The strongest argument for BRN centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.60 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CNQ
The strongest argument for CNQ centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.1% and operating margin at 21.8%.
Bear Case : BRN
The primary concerns for BRN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : CNQ
The primary concerns for CNQ are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRN profiles as a turnaround stock while CNQ is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNQ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
CNQ is growing revenue faster at -1.2% — sustainability is the question.
CNQ generates stronger free cash flow (856M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNQ scores higher overall (58/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 25.1% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Barnwell Industries Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Barnwell Industries, Inc. acquires, develops, produces and sells oil and natural gas in Canada. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Visit Website →Canadian Natural Resources Ltd
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Canadian Natural Resources Limited acquires, explores, develops, produces, markets and sells crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL). The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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