CENOVUS ENERGY INC - CVECN 2.404 PERP (CVE-PR-A.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CVE-PR-A • CA15135U3073
Current stock price
This CVE-PR-A.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CVE-PR-A.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CVE-PR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CVE-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CVE-PR-A has always been profitable.
- CVE-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CVE-PR-A's Return On Assets of 6.17% is amongst the best of the industry. CVE-PR-A outperforms 88.04% of its industry peers.
- CVE-PR-A has a Return On Equity of 12.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVE-PR-A outperforms 83.73% of its industry peers.
- CVE-PR-A's Return On Invested Capital of 6.85% is amongst the best of the industry. CVE-PR-A outperforms 87.56% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CVE-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 6.67%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.17% | ||
| ROE | 12.38% | ||
| ROIC | 6.85% |
1.3 Margins
- CVE-PR-A has a better Profit Margin (7.88%) than 62.68% of its industry peers.
- CVE-PR-A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CVE-PR-A has a Operating Margin (9.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVE-PR-A has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 34.22%, CVE-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVE-PR-A has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.88% | ||
| GM | 34.22% |
2. CVE-PR-A.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- CVE-PR-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CVE-PR-A has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, CVE-PR-A has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for CVE-PR-A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CVE-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 2.26. This is not the best score and indicates that CVE-PR-A is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.26, CVE-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVE-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.28. This is a neutral value as CVE-PR-A would need 4.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.28, CVE-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVE-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.44, CVE-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.26 |
2.3 Liquidity
- CVE-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that CVE-PR-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.57, CVE-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVE-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that CVE-PR-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CVE-PR-A has a Quick ratio of 1.04. This is in the better half of the industry: CVE-PR-A outperforms 67.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. CVE-PR-A.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.49% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, CVE-PR-A shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.45% on average per year.
- CVE-PR-A shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.44%.
- Measured over the past years, CVE-PR-A shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 30.31% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- CVE-PR-A is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.99% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CVE-PR-A will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.92% on average per year.
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. CVE-PR-A.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.67, the valuation of CVE-PR-A can be described as very reasonable.
- CVE-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVE-PR-A is cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CVE-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say CVE-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
- CVE-PR-A is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.70.
- CVE-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVE-PR-A is cheaper than 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. CVE-PR-A is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CVE-PR-A is valued cheaper than 89.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CVE-PR-A is valued cheaper than 80.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of CVE-PR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. CVE-PR-A.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CVE-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%.
- CVE-PR-A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.60.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CVE-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CVE-PR-A grows each year by 65.35%, which is quite nice.
- CVE-PR-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- As CVE-PR-A did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
5.3 Sustainability
- 36.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVE-PR-A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- CVE-PR-A's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
CVE-PR-A.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
CENOVUS ENERGY INC - CVECN 2.404 PERP
TSX:CVE-PR-A (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
24.97
-0.16 (-0.64%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | 1.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.88 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.17% | ||
| ROE | 12.38% | ||
| ROCE | 8.3% | ||
| ROIC | 6.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.6% | ||
| OM | 9.54% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.88% | ||
| GM | 34.22% | ||
| FCFM | 6.68% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 84.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.26 |
CENOVUS ENERGY INC - CVECN 2.404 PERP / CVE-PR-A.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CENOVUS ENERGY INC - CVECN 2.404 PERP (CVE-PR-A.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CVE-PR-A.CA.
What is the valuation status for CVE-PR-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CENOVUS ENERGY INC - CVECN 2.404 PERP (CVE-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of CVE-PR-A stock?
CENOVUS ENERGY INC - CVECN 2.404 PERP (CVE-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CVE-PR-A stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CENOVUS ENERGY INC - CVECN 2.404 PERP (CVE-PR-A.CA) is 11.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.48.
Is the dividend of CENOVUS ENERGY INC - CVECN 2.404 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of CENOVUS ENERGY INC - CVECN 2.404 PERP (CVE-PR-A.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.7%.