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CENOVUS ENERGY INC (CVE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CVE - CA15135U1093 - Common Stock

16.92 USD
+0.17 (+1.01%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
16.99 USD
+0.07 (+0.41%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CVE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CVE against 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. CVE has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. CVE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CVE was profitable.
CVE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CVE had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
CVE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CVE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCVE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

CVE has a better Return On Assets (4.74%) than 62.38% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 9.01%, CVE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.17%, CVE is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CVE is significantly below the industry average of 21.93%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.92%) for CVE is well above the current ROIC(6.17%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.74%
ROE 9.01%
ROIC 6.17%
ROA(3y)8.18%
ROA(5y)3.66%
ROE(3y)15.96%
ROE(5y)7.2%
ROIC(3y)11.92%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CVE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCVE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CVE (5.13%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CVE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CVE has a Operating Margin of 7.37%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CVE underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVE has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of CVE (31.62%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CVE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.37%
PM (TTM) 5.13%
GM 31.62%
OM growth 3Y-3.42%
OM growth 5Y2.33%
PM growth 3Y68.65%
PM growth 5Y-12.05%
GM growth 3Y-13%
GM growth 5Y-11.02%
CVE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCVE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CVE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
CVE has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CVE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CVE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CVE Yearly Shares OutstandingCVE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
CVE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCVE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.45 indicates that CVE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CVE (2.45) is better than 75.71% of its industry peers.
CVE has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.52. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as CVE would need 3.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.52, CVE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CVE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.34, CVE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.52
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.41%
CVE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCVE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.32 indicates that CVE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CVE has a better Current ratio (1.32) than 61.43% of its industry peers.
CVE has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a bad value and indicates that CVE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CVE has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CVE outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 0.78
CVE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCVE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CVE have decreased strongly by -12.76% in the last year.
CVE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.97% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.97% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CVE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 21.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.76%
EPS 3Y87.2%
EPS 5Y33.97%
EPS Q2Q%71.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.97%
Revenue growth 3Y5.4%
Revenue growth 5Y21.88%
Sales Q2Q%-7.4%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CVE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 23.27% on average per year.
CVE is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.08%
EPS Next 2Y-1.25%
EPS Next 3Y14.64%
EPS Next 5Y23.27%
Revenue Next Year-8.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CVE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCVE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20B 40B 60B
CVE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCVE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 2 -2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.87 indicates a correct valuation of CVE.
CVE's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CVE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
CVE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.84.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVE is on the same level as its industry peers.
CVE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.55.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.87
Fwd PE 14.84
CVE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCVE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

CVE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVE is cheaper than 70.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CVE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVE is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.26
EV/EBITDA 5.73
CVE Per share dataCVE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CVE's earnings are expected to grow with 14.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y-1.25%
EPS Next 3Y14.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CVE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.38%.
CVE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.83.
CVE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.38%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CVE grows each year by 31.72%, which is quite nice.
CVE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CVE has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.72%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
CVE Yearly Dividends per shareCVE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

52.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVE. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CVE is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP52.38%
EPS Next 2Y-1.25%
EPS Next 3Y14.64%
CVE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCVE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B
CVE Dividend Payout.CVE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CVE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CENOVUS ENERGY INC

NYSE:CVE (10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.99 +0.07 (+0.41%)

16.92

+0.17 (+1.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners51.38%
Inst Owner Change2%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap30.24B
Revenue(TTM)54.28B
Net Income(TTM)2.65B
Analysts80.95
Price Target20.12 (18.91%)
Short Float %4.34%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.38%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.72%
DP52.38%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)101.63%
Min EPS beat(2)25.67%
Max EPS beat(2)177.6%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)31.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-72.97%
Max EPS beat(4)177.6%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)15.06%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)3.89%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.48%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.15%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.8%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.2%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.13%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.12%
PT rev (1m)1.76%
PT rev (3m)7.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)31.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.87
Fwd PE 14.84
P/S 0.82
P/FCF 14.26
P/OCF 5.18
P/B 1.44
P/tB 1.6
EV/EBITDA 5.73
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY7.21%
EPS(NY)1.14
Fwd EY6.74%
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY7.01%
OCF(TTM)3.27
OCFY19.31%
SpS20.59
BVpS11.73
TBVpS10.56
PEG (NY)1.96
PEG (5Y)0.41
Graham Number17.94
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.74%
ROE 9.01%
ROCE 7.82%
ROIC 6.17%
ROICexc 6.51%
ROICexgc 6.95%
OM 7.37%
PM (TTM) 5.13%
GM 31.62%
FCFM 5.76%
ROA(3y)8.18%
ROA(5y)3.66%
ROE(3y)15.96%
ROE(5y)7.2%
ROIC(3y)11.92%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.89%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)13.8%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.07%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.51%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.58%
OM growth 3Y-3.42%
OM growth 5Y2.33%
PM growth 3Y68.65%
PM growth 5Y-12.05%
GM growth 3Y-13%
GM growth 5Y-11.02%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.34
Debt/FCF 3.52
Debt/EBITDA 1.14
Cap/Depr 105.59%
Cap/Sales 10.11%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 93.66%
Profit Quality 112.35%
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 0.78
Altman-Z 2.45
F-Score4
WACC7.41%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)91.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.01%
Profit Quality(3y)110.56%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.76%
EPS 3Y87.2%
EPS 5Y33.97%
EPS Q2Q%71.43%
EPS Next Y7.08%
EPS Next 2Y-1.25%
EPS Next 3Y14.64%
EPS Next 5Y23.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.97%
Revenue growth 3Y5.4%
Revenue growth 5Y21.88%
Sales Q2Q%-7.4%
Revenue Next Year-8.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-45.73%
EBIT growth 3Y1.79%
EBIT growth 5Y24.73%
EBIT Next Year100.67%
EBIT Next 3Y28.05%
EBIT Next 5Y17.19%
FCF growth 1Y-34.2%
FCF growth 3Y7.94%
FCF growth 5Y14.96%
OCF growth 1Y-6.52%
OCF growth 3Y15.98%
OCF growth 5Y22.96%

CENOVUS ENERGY INC / CVE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CVE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CVE.


What is the valuation status for CVE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CENOVUS ENERGY INC (CVE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CENOVUS ENERGY INC?

CENOVUS ENERGY INC (CVE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of CENOVUS ENERGY INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CENOVUS ENERGY INC (CVE) is 13.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.44.


What is the financial health of CENOVUS ENERGY INC (CVE) stock?

The financial health rating of CENOVUS ENERGY INC (CVE) is 5 / 10.