Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Cenovus Energy Inc stock (CVE) is currently trading at $25.93. Cenovus Energy Inc PE ratio is 16.20. Cenovus Energy Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.97. Analyst consensus price target for CVE is $28.38. WallStSmart rates CVE as Hold.
- CVE PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CVE PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CVE intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CVE stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CVE fair value vs current price
- CVE insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CVE undervalued or overvalued?
- Cenovus Energy Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CVE Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CVE analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CVE Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE)
CVE trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $73.48, offering a 70% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, price/sales. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Earnings per share surging 597.00% year-over-year
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
55.97% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Supporting Valuation Data
Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE) Areas to Watch (5)
Revenue declining -15.10%, a shrinking business
Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Fairly priced relative to book value
Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 64/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.4/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.45), Price/Sales (0.97) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 597.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.05) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -15.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 12.80%, Operating Margin at 9.50%, Profit Margin at 7.91%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 12.80% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -15.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Operating Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CVE Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CVE's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.97x sits near its historical average of 0.94x (65th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 58% below its historical high of 2.32x set in Mar 2011, and 866% above its historical low of 0.1x in Mar 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE) · ENERGY › OIL & GAS INTEGRATED
The Big Picture
Cenovus Energy Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 49.7B with 15% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.9%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow and 2.4B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 15% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Cenovus Energy Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 3.1%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS INTEGRATED industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Cenovus Energy Inc.
Bottom Line
Cenovus Energy Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Cenovus Energy Inc(CVE)
NYSE
ENERGY
OIL & GAS INTEGRATED
USA
Cenovus Energy Inc., develops, produces and markets crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.