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.
- Each year in the past 5 years CVE-PR-A has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CVE-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CVE-PR-A has a better Return On Assets (6.17%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CVE-PR-A (12.38%) is better than 83.17% of its industry peers.
- CVE-PR-A has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.85%) than 86.54% 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
- The Profit Margin of CVE-PR-A (7.88%) is better than 62.02% of its industry peers.
- CVE-PR-A's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of CVE-PR-A (9.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CVE-PR-A's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CVE-PR-A's Gross Margin of 34.22% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVE-PR-A outperforms 53.37% of its industry peers.
- CVE-PR-A's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CVE-PR-A has more shares outstanding
- 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's Altman-Z score of 2.26 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVE-PR-A outperforms 71.63% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CVE-PR-A (4.28) is better than 84.13% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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.
- CVE-PR-A's Current ratio of 1.57 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVE-PR-A outperforms 71.63% of its industry peers.
- 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.04. This is in the better half of the industry: CVE-PR-A outperforms 65.87% 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
- CVE-PR-A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.49%, which is quite impressive.
- The earnings per share for CVE-PR-A have been decreasing by -10.45% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has decreased by -8.44% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 30.31% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CVE-PR-A will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.99% on average per year.
- CVE-PR-A is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.92% yearly.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CVE-PR-A.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.68, which indicates a very decent valuation of CVE-PR-A.
- 73.08% 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 25.54.
- CVE-PR-A is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.72.
- CVE-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVE-PR-A is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVE-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say CVE-PR-A is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CVE-PR-A is valued cheaper than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- 80.77% 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 | 14.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CVE-PR-A has a very decent profitability rating, which 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 2.34%.
- CVE-PR-A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.47.
- CVE-PR-A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CVE-PR-A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 65.35%!
- 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 (3/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
24.99
+0.01 (+0.04%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.15 | ||
| 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 11.68 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%.