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Based on California Resources Corporation's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does California Resources Corporation do?

California Resources Corporation explores for, produces, and markets crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids entirely within California. It sells to refineries, marketers, and other buyers with access to storage and transportation. The company also generates and sells electricity to the local utility and the grid.

Does CRC pay dividends?

Yes, CRC pays a regular dividend. This distinguishes it from many mid-cap independent producers that prioritize reinvestment over shareholder distributions. Energy dividends are sensitive to commodity price cycles, so investors should monitor oil and gas market conditions when evaluating dividend sustainability.

When does CRC report earnings?

California Resources Corporation reports on a quarterly cadence, standard for US-listed companies. For confirmed dates and the most recent results, check the investor relations section of the company's official website.

Is CRC a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates CRC as Below Average overall. The Quality and Valuation pillars are rated Good, but Moat and Growth are both Weak. Whether CRC fits your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance and view on California energy regulation. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is CRC overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for CRC is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not trading at an elevated premium relative to its fundamentals. That said, energy valuations can shift quickly with commodity prices. View the complete valuation metrics with a UQS Pro account.

How does CRC compare to its competitors?

CRC's California-only footprint is a key differentiator from peers like Murphy Oil, which operates across multiple basins, and CNX Resources, which focuses on Appalachian natural gas. This concentration gives CRC unique exposure to California refinery demand but also unique regulatory risk.

What is CRC's market cap bracket?

California Resources Corporation is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it between smaller independent producers and the large integrated majors, with a corresponding balance of liquidity and growth potential.

Who founded California Resources Corporation?

California Resources Corporation was spun off from Occidental Petroleum in 2014, making Occidental effectively its corporate parent at inception rather than a traditional founder. The company has operated as an independent public entity since that separation.

Is CRC a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, CRC's Below Average UQS Score reflects meaningful structural challenges — particularly the Weak Moat and Weak Growth ratings. The Good Quality and Valuation ratings provide some offset. Long-term holders should weigh California's regulatory trajectory carefully alongside commodity price assumptions.

What is the main competitive advantage of California Resources Corporation?

CRC's primary advantage is its deep, established position across California's producing basins, with interests in roughly 1.9 million net mineral acres. Its long-standing relationships with California refineries provide a reliable local offtake channel. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak relative to broader sector peers.

What sector does CRC belong to?

CRC operates in the Energy sector, specifically as an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. It also has a secondary presence in electricity generation, though upstream oil and gas remains the core of its business.

California Resources Corporation has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

California Resources Corporation faces growth headwinds with declining or stagnant revenue trends.

California Resources Corporation has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

California Resources Corporation trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.

California Resources Corporation operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CRC.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for California Resources Corporation is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses California Resources Corporation's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether California Resources Corporation is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.