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California Resources Corp

NYSE: CRC · ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P

$59.68
-4.36% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$5.20B
P/E ratio
P/S ratio
1.50x
EPS (TTM)
$-5.13
Dividend yield
2.79%
52W range
$43 – $72
Volume
0.8M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

47
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
4.0
Growth
C
5.0
Quality
C+
2.0
Profitability
F
5.7
Valuation
C+
2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.8
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
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Price targets

Analyst target
$82.45
+38.15%
12-Month target
$64.92
+8.78%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$38.85
Margin of safety
-46.15%
3 Strong Buy8 Buy0 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Debt/equity 0.47x — low leverage
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.80 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -13.40%
- Negative free cash flow $-22.00M
- 46.15% above intrinsic value

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$3.26B$2.81B$2.96B$3.60B$3.46B
Net income$524.00M$564.00M$376.00M$363.00M$-711.00M
EPS$-5.13
Free cash flow$678.00M$460.00M$350.00M$543.00M$-22.00M
Profit margin16.08%20.05%12.72%10.07%-13.40%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
CRC$5.20B474.02.05.75.0-46.15%Hold
XOM$619.92B502.75.54.76.5-82.92%Buy
CVX$373.52B512.75.05.76.5Buy
SHEL$238.11B634.75.55.36.0-59.10%Buy
TTE$195.51B725.36.57.05.0Strong Buy
COP$142.38B582.06.56.36.5Buy

Smart narrative

California Resources Corp trades at $59.68. Our Smart Value Score of 47/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.80, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $3.46B. with profit margins at -13.40%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $38.85.

Frequently asked questions

What is California Resources Corp's stock price?

California Resources Corp (CRC) trades at $59.68, on a P/S of 1.5x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is California Resources Corp overvalued?

California Resources Corp carries a Smart Value Score of 47/100 (Grade C), which we rate Sell. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $38.85 against the $59.68 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for California Resources Corp's growth. The Sell rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.

What is the price target of California Resources Corp (CRC)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $82.45, about 38.2% above the current $59.68. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of California Resources Corp (CRC)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $38.85, a -46.1% margin of safety versus today's $59.68. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.

What is California Resources Corp's revenue?

California Resources Corp's trailing twelve-month revenue is $3.46B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

California Resources Corp's Altman Z-Score is 1.80, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorENERGY
IndustryOIL & GAS E&P
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio1.50x
ROE-15.87%
Beta0.90
50D MA$63.09
200D MA$54.92
Shares out0.09B
Float0.08B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.8M

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