Canadian Natural Resources Profit Margin

Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) currently reports a profit margin of 24.5% as of March 2026. That compares with 18.2% in the prior-year period — up 34.6% year over year. That is above the Energy sector average of 12.67%. Use the charts on this page to explore Canadian Natural Resources's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Canadian Natural Resources's profit margin increased from 18.2% to 24.5% — a 34.6% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Canadian Natural Resources's profit margin of 24.5% is higher than the Energy sector average of 12.67%. That is roughly 93.3% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Canadian Natural Resources's current 24.5% should be judged against Energy norms (sector average: 12.67%) and against CNQ's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 24.5%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Energy average is 12.67%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Canadian Natural Resources, and consider following CNQ for alerts when major investors trade the stock.