CNX  Consol Energy Inc.

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

Energy

Industry

Coal Mining

Market Cap.

8.157B

Weak Balance Sheet

CNX's financial position is not ideal. The key is to check whether CNX is using debt to fuel its growth and the sustainability of that tendency. Highly capital intensive businesses (see Economic Moat) follow this route, which can deeply impact the future prospects of the business.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
2002200320042005200620072008200920102011
Cash 11.52M 6.51M 6.42M 340.64M 223.88M 41.65M 138.51M 65.61M 32.79M 375.74M
Current Assets 622.84M 470.84M 470.17M 998.50M 914.50M 683.16M 983.81M 941.04M 1.12B 1.90B
Total Assets 4.29B 4.32B 4.20B 5.09B 5.66B 6.21B 7.37B 7.73B 12.07B 12.53B
Current Liabilities 814.43M 824.60M 705.49M 803.92M 740.12M 1.02B 1.51B 1.43B 1.66B 1.39B
Total Liabilities 4.13B 4.03B 3.73B 4.06B 4.60B 4.99B 5.91B 5.94B 9.13B 8.91B
Stockholder' Equity 162.05M 290.64M 469.02M 1.03B 1.07B 1.21B 1.46B 1.79B 2.94B 3.61B
Current Ratio 0.76 0.57 0.67 1.24 1.24 0.67 0.65 0.66 0.67 1.37
TL-to-TA 0.96 0.93 0.89 0.80 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.77 0.76 0.71

Consistent Reinvestment of Profits over the past 10 years

CNX has consistently retained profits. This may put CNX in a strong position to invest for the future, by buying new machinery, investing in R&D or a number of other options. By effectively using these earnings, CNX can greatly improve their long-term economic picture.
Figures in USD. Fiscal year ends in December
2002200320042005200620072008200920102011
Retained Earnings -372.02M -425.47M -277.41M 252.11M 600.54M 766.54M 1.01B 1.46B 1.68B 2.18B
Retained Earnings Growth - -14.37% 34.80% 190.88% 138.21% 27.64% 31.88% 44.12% 15.35% 30.00%