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
- In the past year CVE-PR-A was profitable.
- CVE-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CVE-PR-A has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CVE-PR-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CVE-PR-A (6.17%) is better than 87.98% of its industry peers.
- CVE-PR-A has a better Return On Equity (12.38%) than 83.65% of its industry peers.
- CVE-PR-A has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.85%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVE-PR-A outperforms 87.02% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CVE-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 6.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.17% | ||
| ROE | 12.38% | ||
| ROIC | 6.85% |
1.3 Margins
- CVE-PR-A's Profit Margin of 7.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVE-PR-A outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- CVE-PR-A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CVE-PR-A's Operating Margin of 9.54% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVE-PR-A outperforms 58.17% of its industry peers.
- CVE-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CVE-PR-A has a Gross Margin (34.22%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CVE-PR-A is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CVE-PR-A has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CVE-PR-A has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- CVE-PR-A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.26 indicates that CVE-PR-A is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CVE-PR-A has a better Altman-Z score (2.26) than 71.15% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- CVE-PR-A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVE-PR-A outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that CVE-PR-A is not too dependend on debt financing.
- CVE-PR-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.44 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVE-PR-A outperforms 52.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.26 |
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.57 indicates that CVE-PR-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.57, CVE-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that CVE-PR-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CVE-PR-A's Quick ratio of 1.04 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVE-PR-A outperforms 66.35% 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.
- Looking at the last year, CVE-PR-A shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.44% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 30.31% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.99% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -5.92% on average over the next years.
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.67, the valuation of CVE-PR-A can be described as reasonable.
- 73.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVE-PR-A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- CVE-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.61.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.71 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CVE-PR-A.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVE-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.79. CVE-PR-A is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 88.94% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVE-PR-A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVE-PR-A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| 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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%, CVE-PR-A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.47, CVE-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- 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 | 2.34% |
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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
- The dividend of CVE-PR-A is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (3/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
24.98
-0.01 (-0.04%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.49 | ||
| 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 1.49.
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%.