CVR Energy Inc (CVI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
CVR Energy Inc stock (CVI) is currently trading at $32.69. CVR Energy Inc PE ratio is 122.44. CVR Energy Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.46. Analyst consensus price target for CVI is $26.50. WallStSmart rates CVI as Underperform.
- CVI PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- CVI PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- CVI intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CVI stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CVI fair value vs current price
- CVI insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CVI undervalued or overvalued?
- CVR Energy Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CVI Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CVI analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CVI Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · CVR Energy Inc (CVI)
CVI trades 1228% above its Graham fair value of $1.84, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
CVR Energy Inc (CVI) · 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 peg ratio, price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around operating margin and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
CVR Energy Inc (CVI) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
104.75% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
CVR Energy Inc (CVI) Areas to Watch (6)
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -7.00%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -68.10%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Premium pricing at 4.7x book value
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Supporting Valuation Data
CVR Energy Inc (CVI) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 47/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.71), Price/Sales (0.46) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (4.66) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -7.00%, EPS Growth at -68.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.10%, Operating Margin at -5.19%, Profit Margin at 0.38%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -7.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Operating Margin and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
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.
CVI Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CVI's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.46x sits near its historical average of 0.44x (55th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 51% below its historical high of 0.95x set in Dec 2012, and 416% above its historical low of 0.09x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.3x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for CVR Energy Inc (CVI) · ENERGY › OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING
The Big Picture
CVR Energy Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 7.2B with 7% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 0.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 89M in free cash flow and 144M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 7% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can CVR Energy Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 122.4x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact CVR Energy Inc.
Bottom Line
CVR 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(4 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ICAHN, CARL C 10% Owner | Buy | +275,012 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ICAHN, CARL C 10% Owner | Buy | +244,940 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
ICAHN, CARL C 10% Owner | Buy | +263,452 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
CAPPS, J. TRAVIS JR. EVP & Chief Commercial Officer | Buy | +27,824 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:04:29 AM
About CVR Energy Inc(CVI)
NYSE
ENERGY
OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING
USA
CVR Energy, Inc., is engaged in petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing activities in the United States. The company is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.