California Resources Corporation (CRC) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2016 to 2025
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of March 1, 2026, California Resources Corporation (CRC) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.7x, with a stock price of $58.84 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $4.55.
The current P/E is 81% above its 5-year average of 7.0x. Over the past five years, CRC's P/E has ranged from a low of 0.6x to a high of 23.7x, placing the current valuation at the 90th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Energy sector median P/E of 16.8x, CRC trades at a 24% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 180 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 1.9x to 146.4x.
Relative to the broader market, CRC trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. U.S. conventional mature field operators peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CRCCalifornia Resources Corporation | $5.4T | 12.7 | - | -41% |
CRGYCrescent Energy Company | $4B | 21.6 | - | +161% |
MNRMach Natural Resources LP | $2B | 6.9 | - | +164%Best |
TXOTXO Partners, L.P. | $686M | 19.3 | - | +119% |
SDSandRidge Energy, Inc. | $645M | 10.4 | - | +3% |
PNRGPrimeEnergy Resources Corporation | $327M | 9.1 | 0.12Best | +104% |
REIRing Energy, Inc. | $292M | 4.1Lowest | - | -37% |
BRYBerry Corporation | $253M | 13.0 | - | -48% |
EPMEvolution Petroleum Corporation | $156M | 134.6 | - | -72% |
MXCMexco Energy Corporation | $23M | 13.8 | - | +31% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
Historical P/E Data
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q3 | $53.18 | $4.30 | 12.4x | +111% | |
| FY2025 Q2 | Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $45.67 | $7.32 | 6.2x | +6% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $43.97 | $5.51 | 8.0x | +36% |
| FY2024 Q4 | $51.89 | $4.11 | 12.6x | +115% | |
| FY2024 Q3 | Mon Sep 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $52.47 | $6.35 | 8.3x | +41% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sun Jun 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $53.22 | $2.25 | 23.7x | +303% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $55.10 | $3.49 | 15.8x | +169% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $54.68 | $7.72 | 7.1x | +21% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $56.01 | $6.23 | 9.0x | +53% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $45.29 | $12.13 | 3.7x | -36% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $38.50 | $13.19 | 2.9x | -50% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sat Dec 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $43.51 | $6.87 | 6.3x | +8% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 5.9x
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Is CRC stock overvalued or undervalued?
CRC trades at 12.7x P/E, above its 5-year average of 7.0x. The 90th percentile ranking indicates a premium to historical valuation.
How does CRC's valuation compare to peers?
California Resources Corporation P/E of 12.7x compares to sector median of 16.8x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is CRC's PEG ratio?
CRC PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2016-2025.