California Resources Corporation (CRC) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-03, California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $52.54 (-5.26% 1D, market cap $4.67B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, CRC ranks #56 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), CRC carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 13.4x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.8%. By comparison, PTEN (Patterson-UTI Energy Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -0.8%, cap $4.50B) and CRGY (Crescent Energy Company) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 34.2x, ROIC 1.7%, cap $4.45B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CRK leads on earnings multiple (10.8x) while HESM leads on capital efficiency (19.1% ROIC).
Per CRC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001609253), California Resources Corporation generated $2.91B in revenue (+14.7% YoY), $363.0M in net income, and $543.0M in free cash flow against $7.40B in total assets and $1.28B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 18.7% FCF Margin ($543.0M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-9 pts vs max)
Even with a 67/100 (C+) score, CRC faces multiple-compression risk if 13.4x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($53.72) or 200D SMA ($57.22) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($54.67) toward Bear Floor ($42.64).
California Resources Corporation (CRC) dropped -5.26% to $52.54, trading at 32% of its 52-week range ($43.24 – $71.98). Solid steady margins (10% return on capital), mixed timing at 13x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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Bloom Energy is rising Tuesday after announcing an MOU for a potential 1 GW+ fuel cell and carbon capture project in California.
California Resources has rewarded long term holders over the past five years, which naturally puts a spotlight on whether the current share price really lines up with what its sales can support. After a period that inclu
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +14.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, California Resources Corporation (CRC) ranks #56 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #85 by equity capitalization ($4.67B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CRK leads on earnings valuation at 10.8x trailing P/E, while HESM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.1% ROIC and — gross margin. CRC currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 67/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRC
ACTIVE
California Resources Corporation | C+ | 67/100 | 13.4x | — | 9.8% | -5.26% | $4.67B | Benchmark Subject |
| PTEN Patterson-UTI Energy Inc. | C | 63/100 | — | — | -0.8% | -11.41% | $4.50B | /pten-vs-crc → |
| CRGY Crescent Energy Company | C | 63/100 | 34.2x | — | 1.7% | -5.14% | $4.45B | /crgy-vs-crc → |
| HESM Hess Midstream LP Class A Representing Limited Partner Interests | D+ | 56/100 | 11.7x | — | 19.1% | -0.82% | $4.16B | /hesm-vs-crc → |
| CRK Comstock Resources Inc. | D | 46/100 | 10.8x | — | 9.4% | -4.48% | $4.13B | /crk-vs-crc → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), California Resources Corporation (CRC) reported GAAP revenue of $2.91B (+14.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.54B , and +35.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $363.0M, operating cash flow of $865.0M, and free cash flow of $543.0M (+53.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, CRC closed FY2025 with $7.40B in total assets against $1.28B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $2.91B | $363.0M | $865.0M | $543.0M | $7.40B | $1.28B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $2.54B | $376.0M | $610.0M | $355.0M | $7.13B | $1.13B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $2.15B | $564.0M | $653.0M | $653.0M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-03, California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $52.54 (-5.26% 1D, market cap $4.67B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, CRC ranks #56 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), CRC carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 13.4x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.8%. By comparison, PTEN (Patterson-UTI Energy Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -0.8%, cap $4.50B) and CRGY (Crescent Energy Company) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 34.2x, ROIC 1.7%, cap $4.45B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CRK leads on earnings multiple (10.8x) while HESM leads on capital efficiency (19.1% ROIC).
Per CRC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001609253), California Resources Corporation generated $2.91B in revenue (+14.7% YoY), $363.0M in net income, and $543.0M in free cash flow against $7.40B in total assets and $1.28B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
CRC last traded at $52.54 (-5.26% on volume of 1,014,464 shares), positioning the stock -2.20% below its 50-day simple moving average ($53.72) and -8.18% below its 200-day simple moving average ($57.22). Across its 52-week range of $43.24 to $71.98, CRC sits at the 32.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.1% ($49.34 to $55.74).
California Resources Corporation (CRC) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 67/100, corresponding to a C+ letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $52.54 (-5.26% 1D, market capitalization $4.67B).
Is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Production industry. — for product detail, customer base, or revenue mix. The source data does indicate a market capitalization of $4.9B and reported annual revenue for FY 2025 of $2.91B . How the company monetizes production is not described in the source data.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), California Resources Corporation (CRC) reported $2.91B in annual revenue (up from $2.54B in FY2024, +14.7% YoY) and $363.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($2.15B revenue, $564.0M net income) through FY2025, CRC scaled operating cash flow to $865.0M and free cash flow to $543.0M, backed by $7.40B in total assets against $1.28B in total debt.
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The street is overcomplicating California Resources Corporation (CRC). CRC (C+ • RQD 67/100) operating leverage in Oil & Gas Production is mispriced at $55.46. With an RQD score of 67/100 (C+) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 13/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $59.90.
@SkepticalCFA Fair point on 13.4x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Oil & Gas Production. If gross margin (0.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short CRC above $55.46. Per the SEC financials, net income fell from $564.0M in FY 2023 to $363.0M in FY 2025 even as revenue rose.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (15/20) and FCF yield (11.18%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $71.98.
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