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CNQ Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

0.37x

Higher than 38% of Energy sector peers

Updated 1190h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A company's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares its total liabilities to shareholders' equity, showing how much debt is used to fund assets relative to owner investment.

Sector Performance

38th percentile

CNQ

0.37x

Sector Median

0.68x

Sector Avg

0.90x

Prior Period

0.45x(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A company's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares its total liabilities to shareholders' equity, showing how much debt is used to fund assets relative to owner investment.

The current 0.37x for CNQ means debt is just 37% of equity, a conservative leverage level. Among Energy sector peers, this sits far below the sector median of 0.88x, placing CNQ in the 32nd percentile, meaning most peers carry more debt. The trend data is not available, with both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes listed as N/A, so no direction can be confirmed from this metric alone. The low debt level signals reduced financial risk, but the missing trend offers no evidence of improving or worsening leverage, leaving the risk assessment unchanged. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because low leverage is a positive factor, yet without trend confirmation it does not warrant a more bullish stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about CNQ?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

How does CNQ's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?

CNQ's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.37x compares to a Energy sector median of 0.68x, placing it in the 38th percentile.

Who are CNQ's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest Energy peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: APA (0.68x), AR (0.59x), SEDG (0.81x), ESTE (0.95x), SHEL (0.26x).

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The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.