Apa [APA] vs Canadian Natural [CNQ] Detailed Stock Comparison

Apa Corporation

NASDAQ
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Canadian Natural Resources Limited

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Apa Corporation wins in 14 metrics, Canadian Natural Resources Limited wins in 6 metrics, with 0 ties. Apa Corporation appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Apa Corporation Canadian Natural Resources Limited Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 9.69 12.02 Apa Corporation
Price-to-Book Ratio 2.24 2.91 Apa Corporation
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 68.69 44.46 Canadian Natural Resources Limited
PEG Ratio -0.55 0.03 Canadian Natural Resources Limited
EV/EBITDA 3.67 7.19 Apa Corporation
Profit Margin (TTM) 16.51% 27.91% Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Operating Margin (TTM) 30.58% 19.56% Apa Corporation
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 30.58% 19.56% Apa Corporation
Return on Equity 25.32% 25.81% Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.96% 5.76% Apa Corporation
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $1.78B $8.32B Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Dividend Yield 4.48% 1.82% Apa Corporation
1-Year Return 114.17% 49.39% Apa Corporation
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 1.57 2.45 Apa Corporation
Enterprise Value $18.86B $83.23B Canadian Natural Resources Limited
EV/Revenue Ratio 2.17 2.94 Apa Corporation
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 43.04% 19.99% Apa Corporation
Revenue per Share (TTM) $24 $19 Apa Corporation
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $3.99 $3.78 Apa Corporation
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.48 0.93 Apa Corporation
Short % of Float 10.60% N/A N/A

Apa Corporation vs Canadian Natural Resources Limited Stock Performance Analysis

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APA
CNQ

Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Apa Corporation1.38%4.67%-8.78%20.35%42.23%51.14%
Canadian Natural Resources Limited1.02%4.24%0.23%8.07%39.73%38.96%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Apa Corporation114.17%8.17%55.55%-33.25%-69.50%-44.71%
Canadian Natural Resources Limited49.39%61.86%146.44%214.20%122.51%238.08%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Apa Corporation vs Canadian Natural Resources Limited

MetricAPACNQ
Market Information
Market Cap i$13.33B$94.80B
Market Cap CategoryLarge capLarge cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i6,715,9158,835,448
90 Day Avg. Volume i9,547,66512,093,306
Last Close$38.33$47.69
52 Week Range$17.03 - $45.66$29.30 - $51.34
% from 52W High-16.05%-7.11%
All-Time High$149.23 (May 19, 2008)$51.34 (Mar 19, 2026)
% from All-Time High-74.31%-7.11%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth-0.28%0.02%
Quarterly Earnings Growth-0.21%3.66%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.17%0.28%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.31%0.20%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.25%0.26%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i68.6944.46
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$17.26$15.59
Cash per Share (MRQ)$1.46$0.32
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$4.54B$11.05B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$1.96B$4.70B
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i4.48%1.82%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$1.25$0.89

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Apa Corporation vs Canadian Natural Resources Limited

MetricAPA (Apr 26, 2026)CNQ (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i9.6912.02
Forward P/E i9.7113.21
PEG Ratio i-0.550.03
Price to Sales (TTM) i1.572.45
Price to Book (MRQ) i2.242.91
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$13.33B$94.80B
Enterprise Value i$18.86B$83.23B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i2.172.94
Enterprise to EBITDA i3.677.19
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.480.93
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$17.26$15.59

Financial Statements Comparison: Apa Corporation vs Canadian Natural Resources Limited

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricAPA (2025)CNQ (2025)
Revenue/Sales i8.92B44.17B
Cost of Goods Sold i5.30B34.77B
COGS % of Revenue i59.4%78.7%
Gross Profit i3.62B9.40B
Gross Margin i40.6%21.3%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i2.75B8.23B
Operating Margin i30.8%18.6%
EBITDA i5.06B16.04B
EBITDA Margin i56.8%36.3%
Pre-Tax Income i2.79B13.24B
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i31.3%30.0%
Income Tax i1.10B2.42B
Income Tax % of Revenue i12.3%5.5%
Net Income (Profit) i1.69B10.82B
Profit Margin i19.0%24.5%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricAPA (2025)CNQ (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i516.00M673.00M
Total Current Assets i2.12B7.66B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i23.8%17.4%
Total Current Liabilities i2.57B8.06B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i28.8%18.3%
Long-Term Debt i4.28B16.18B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i48.0%36.6%
Total Shareholders Equity i7.00B44.37B
Retained Earnings i-721.00M32.73B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i-8.1%74.1%
Property, Plant & Equipment i682.00M3.00B

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricAPA (2025)CNQ (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i4.85B15.13B
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i54.3%34.3%
Capital Expenditures i-2.77B-115.00M
Free Cash Flow i1.78B8.32B
FCF Margin i19.9%18.8%
Debt Repayment i-1.92B-3.46B
Common Stock Repurchase iN/A-1.45B

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricAPACNQ
Shares Short i28.52M147.65M
Short Ratio i2.817.61
Short % of Float i10.60%N/A
Shares Outstanding i352.96M2.08B
Float Shares i351.04M2.04B
% Held by Insiders i0.44%2.17%
% Held by Institutions i99.88%74.50%
% Held by Public i-0.32%23.33%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Apa Corporation vs Canadian Natural Resources Limited

MetricAPACNQ
Last 12-Month Dividend i$1.25$0.89
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i4.48%1.82%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$1.08$1.77
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.93%1.62%
3-Year Total Dividends i$3.25$5.32
Ex-Dividend DateApr 22, 2026Mar 20, 2026