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

As of 2026-09-14 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

58 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 64
Quality 62
Growth 54
Balance sheet 46
Cash quality 47
Capital allocation 71
Momentum 68

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

3.02 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 2026-09-14

Quick answers

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

The composite reads 58/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-14: valuation 64, quality 62, growth 54, balance sheet 46, cash quality 47, capital allocation 71, momentum 68. 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 2026-09-14. 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 2026-09-14. 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 2026-09-14. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.