Metallurgical coal benchmark pricing (Premium Low Vol HCC index) - directly impacts contract renegotiations and spot sales
Thermal coal pricing in Central Appalachian and Illinois Basin markets relative to Henry Hub natural gas prices
Production volume guidance and mine-level cost performance (cost per ton metrics)
Chinese steel production levels and seaborne met coal import demand
high - Metallurgical coal demand is directly tied to global steel production, which correlates strongly with construction, automotive, and infrastructure spending. Thermal coal demand links to industrial electricity consumption and utility dispatch economics. The 94% revenue growth likely reflects post-pandemic steel demand recovery, but negative margins indicate cost inflation exceeded pricing gains. Economic slowdowns rapidly reduce met coal pricing and volumes as steel mills cut production.
Rising rates negatively impact CNR through multiple channels: higher financing costs for equipment and working capital (though 0.11 D/E suggests limited debt), reduced steel demand from construction slowdowns, and lower utility capital spending on coal infrastructure. The 10-year Treasury yield affects long-term contract discount rates and mine development economics. However, with minimal debt, direct interest expense impact is limited compared to demand-side effects.
Secular decline in US thermal coal demand as utilities retire coal plants (200+ GW retired since 2010, another 50+ GW planned by 2030) and shift to natural gas and renewables
Environmental regulations including potential carbon pricing, stricter emissions standards, and mine permitting delays that increase compliance costs and limit reserve access
Global energy transition reducing long-term metallurgical coal demand as steel industry adopts hydrogen-based direct reduction and electric arc furnace technologies
value - CNR attracts contrarian value investors betting on cyclical coal price recoveries and special situation investors focused on asset liquidation value. The 1.2x price-to-book suggests market prices assets near liquidation value. Momentum traders may participate during met coal price spikes. ESG-focused investors explicitly avoid coal exposure. The negative margins and 10.2% one-year return indicate limited institutional ownership, with likely concentration among commodity-focused hedge funds and retail value investors.
No analyst coverage available for this stock.
Trend
+0.9% vs SMA 50 · +1.2% vs SMA 200
Momentum
Accumulation pattern present — more buying days than selling over the past 20 sessions. Volume conditions support gradual price improvement.
Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.
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Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, we serve residential and commercial customers across new construction and repair and remodel markets. As the #1 manufacturer of vinyl windows, vinyl siding, insulated metal panels, metal roofing and wall systems and metal accessories, Cornerstone Building Brands combines an expansive portfolio of strong brands and quality products with a broad multichannel distribution platform that includes approximately 20,000 employees at manufacturing, distribution and branch office locations throughout North America.
| Symbol | Price | Day % | Mkt Cap↓ | P/E | Rev Grw | Margin | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CNR◀ | $87.02 | -3.03% | $4.4B | — | +9382.8% | -367.9% | 1500 |
| $152.81 | -0.98% | $635.2B | 25.3 | -452.2% | 890.5% | 1497 | |
| $190.63 | -1.39% | $380.4B | 34.3 | -464.4% | 666.9% | 1490 | |
| $123.19 | -2.06% | $150.2B | 20.6 | +751.1% | 1360.5% | 1503 | |
| $75.54 | -1.01% | $92.4B | 35.3 | +1377.7% | 2190.8% | 1497 | |
| $56.92 | +0.07% | $85.1B | 25.8 | -159.8% | 938.1% | 1515 | |
| $138.95 | -1.15% | $74.4B | 15.0 | -346.9% | 2206.8% | 1500 | |
| Sector avg | — | -1.36% | — | 26.0 | +1441.2% | 1126.5% | 1500 |