CVE
BULLISH
$26.29
Live
Cenovus Energy Inc. · NYSE
Target $28.59
(+8.7%)
$11.6
52W Range
$27.65
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$49.42B
P/E
16.75
ROE
12.8%
Profit margin
7.9%
Debt/Equity
0.45
Dividend yield
2.18%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
Cenovus Energy presents a compelling value opportunity, characterized by a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 (Stable) and a current price ($26.29) that sits significantly below its growth-based intrinsic value of $46.32. While the technical trend is currently bearish (10/100) and revenue growth is negative, the company's financial health is superior to sector averages, specifically regarding its low Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45 compared to the sector's 1.46. Explosive earnings growth and a low forward P/E of 10.89 suggest the market is underpricing the company's operational efficiency and profitability recovery.
Key Strengths
Strong balance sheet with Debt/Equity (0.45) far below sector average (1.46)
Significant undervaluation relative to intrinsic value ($46.32)
Exceptional earnings growth (YoY +596.60%) and consistent recent earnings beats
Superior ROE (12.80%) compared to the energy sector average (5.04%)
Sustainable dividend payout ratio (36.28%) providing a safety buffer
Key Risks
Negative revenue growth (-15.10% YoY) indicating potential top-line headwinds
Strongly bearish short-term technical trend (10/100)
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates only stable, not strong, financial health
High sensitivity to volatile oil and gas commodity pricing
Low analyst coverage (only 2 analysts) reducing the reliability of the 'strong_buy' consensus
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$33.58
+27.7% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
70
Strong
85
60
80
65
60
AI Verdict
Undervalued Growth Recovery
Key drivers: Low relative valuation (P/E vs Sector), Strong leverage profile, Massive EPS surprise trend
Confidence
80%
Value
85/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E of 16.75 is well below sector average of 32.15
- Price is significantly below intrinsic value of $46.32
Watchpoints
- Trading above the defensive Graham Number ($20.83)
Future
60/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Forward P/E (10.89) suggests expected earnings growth
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth is trending negative both YoY and Q/Q
Past
80/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 1Y price change of +120.7%
- Strong track record of beating earnings estimates in recent quarters
Watchpoints
- Historical volatility in EPS (significant swings between 2020-2022)
Health
65/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Very low Debt/Equity ratio
- Healthy Current Ratio (1.57)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9
Dividend
60/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Low payout ratio (36.28%) ensures sustainability
Watchpoints
- Modest yield (2.18%) compared to some high-yield energy peers
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$26.29
Analyst Target
$28.59
Upside/Downside
+8.7%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CVE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CVE
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Primary
|
+286.1% | +67.1% | +120.7% | +54.9% | +1.4% | +7.3% |
|
CCJ
Cameco Corporation
Peer
|
+650.9% | +370.8% | +178.8% | +38.9% | +12.0% | +1.2% |
|
FANG
Diamondback Energy, Inc.
Peer
|
+190.8% | +47.9% | +22.1% | +34.9% | +7.5% | -2.5% |
|
BKR
Baker Hughes Company
Peer
|
+215.2% | +116.8% | +37.9% | +26.3% | -6.6% | -3.3% |
|
KMI
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Peer
|
+168.4% | +73.3% | +7.0% | -0.2% | +0.4% | +3.3% |
CVE
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Primary
5Y
+286.1%
3Y
+67.1%
1Y
+120.7%
6M
+54.9%
1M
+1.4%
1W
+7.3%
CCJ
Cameco Corporation
Peer
5Y
+650.9%
3Y
+370.8%
1Y
+178.8%
6M
+38.9%
1M
+12.0%
1W
+1.2%
FAN
Diamondback Energy, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+190.8%
3Y
+47.9%
1Y
+22.1%
6M
+34.9%
1M
+7.5%
1W
-2.5%
BKR
Baker Hughes Company
Peer
5Y
+215.2%
3Y
+116.8%
1Y
+37.9%
6M
+26.3%
1M
-6.6%
1W
-3.3%
KMI
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+168.4%
3Y
+73.3%
1Y
+7.0%
6M
-0.2%
1M
+0.4%
1W
+3.3%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
16.75
Forward P/E
10.89
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
2.14
P/S Ratio
0.99
EV/Revenue
1.23
EV/EBITDA
6.4
Market Cap
$49.42B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
7.91%
Operating Margin
9.5%
Gross Margin
21.48%
ROE
12.8%
ROA
4.61%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-15.1%
Earnings Growth
+596.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-8.27%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+539.7%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.45
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.57
Good
Quick Ratio
0.99
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.46
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$13.9B
Gross Margin
20.0%
Op. Margin
8.2%
Net Margin
6.7%
Total Assets
$63.4B
Liabilities
$31.8B
Equity
$31.6B
Debt/Equity
1.01x
Operating CF
$2.4B
CapEx
$-1.4B
Free Cash Flow
$1.0B
FCF Yield
44%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-19
$0.36
+32.5% surprise
2025-10-31
$0.55
+60.8% surprise
2025-07-31
$0.25
+203.4% surprise
Energy Sector Comparison
Comparing CVE against 87 companies in the Energy sector
(7 bullish, 31 neutral, 49 bearish)
P/E Ratio
16.75
This Stock
vs
32.1
Sector Avg
-47.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
12.8%
This Stock
vs
5.34%
Sector Avg
+139.6%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
7.91%
This Stock
vs
7.45%
Sector Avg
+6.1%
(Better)
Debt to Equity
0.45
This Stock
vs
1.45
Sector Avg
-69.0%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-15.1%
This Stock
vs
23.86%
Sector Avg
-163.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.57
This Stock
vs
2.24
Sector Avg
-30.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CVE
Cenovus Energy Inc.
|
BULLISH | $49.42B | 16.75 | 12.8% | 7.9% | $26.29 | |
|
CCJ
Cameco Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $53.2B | 123.38 | 8.9% | 16.9% | $122.15 | Compare |
|
FANG
Diamondback Energy, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $53.92B | 33.3 | 3.7% | 11.6% | $191.15 | Compare |
|
BKR
Baker Hughes Company
|
NEUTRAL | $60.04B | 23.28 | 14.6% | 9.3% | $60.53 | Compare |
|
KMI
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $61.0B | 22.48 | 8.9% | 16.6% | $27.42 | Compare |
CVE
Cenovus Energy Inc.
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$49.4B
P/E
16.7
ROE
12.8%
Price
$26.29
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Option Exercise | 3,800 | $101,251 |
| 2026-04-06 | Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 26.64 pe | 3,800 | $101,251 |
| 2026-04-06 | Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Option Exercise | 10,540 | $280,848 |
| 2026-04-06 | Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 26.65 pe | 10,540 | $280,848 |
| 2026-04-06 | Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Option Exercise | 10,100 | $269,074 |
| 2026-04-06 | Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 26.64 pe | 10,100 | $269,074 |
| 2026-04-06 | Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 45,000 | - |
| 2026-04-06 | Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 26.63 pe | 45,000 | $1,198,215 |
| 2026-03-31 | Sixt (Frank John) | Director of Issuer | Purchase | 356 | $51 |
| 2026-03-30 | Cenovus Energy Inc. | Issuer | Purchase | 545,411 | $14,679,191 |
| 2026-03-30 | Cenovus Energy Inc. | Issuer | Stock Award | 545,411 | - |
| 2026-03-30 | Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Stock Award | 30,186 | - |
| 2026-03-30 | Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael) | Senior Officer of Issuer | Disposition in the public market at price 27.33 pe | 30,186 | $824,923 |
| 2026-03-27 | Cenovus Energy Inc. | Issuer | Purchase | 552,260 | $14,711,101 |
| 2026-03-27 | Cenovus Energy Inc. | Issuer | Stock Award | 552,260 | - |
Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-06
3,800 shares
·
$101,251
Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-06
3,800 shares
·
$101,251
Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-06
10,540 shares
·
$280,848
Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-06
10,540 shares
·
$280,848
Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-06
10,100 shares
·
$269,074
Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-06
10,100 shares
·
$269,074
Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-06
45,000 shares
Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-04-06
45,000 shares
·
$1,198,215
Sixt (Frank John)
Director of Issuer
2026-03-31
356 shares
·
$51
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Issuer
2026-03-30
545,411 shares
·
$14,679,191
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Issuer
2026-03-30
545,411 shares
Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-03-30
30,186 shares
Mckenzie (Jonathan Michael)
Senior Officer of Issuer
2026-03-30
30,186 shares
·
$824,923
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Issuer
2026-03-27
552,260 shares
·
$14,711,101
Cenovus Energy Inc.
Issuer
2026-03-27
552,260 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
2 analysts
Goldman Sachs
2026-03-12
Buy
Buy
RBC Capital
2026-02-20
Outperform
Outperform
RBC Capital
2026-02-18
Outperform
Outperform
RBC Capital
2025-11-17
Outperform
Outperform
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