CHEVRON CORP (CVX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CVX • US1667641005
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This CVX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CVX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CVX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CVX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CVX has always been profitable.
- CVX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 3.80%, CVX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVX has a Return On Equity (6.60%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CVX's Return On Invested Capital of 3.96% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CVX is outperformed by 61.72% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CVX is significantly below the industry average of 23.14%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.8% | ||
| ROE | 6.6% | ||
| ROIC | 3.96% |
ROA(3y)6.28%
ROA(5y)7.82%
ROE(3y)10.49%
ROE(5y)12.99%
ROIC(3y)6.06%
ROIC(5y)7.07%
1.3 Margins
- CVX's Profit Margin of 6.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVX outperforms 48.80% of its industry peers.
- CVX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CVX has a Operating Margin (9.77%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CVX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CVX's Gross Margin of 41.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVX outperforms 49.76% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVX has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.67% | ||
| GM | 41.33% |
OM growth 3Y-17.89%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-23.76%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.56%
GM growth 5Y-2.36%
2. CVX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CVX is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CVX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- CVX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CVX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CVX has an Altman-Z score of 3.39. This indicates that CVX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CVX has a better Altman-Z score (3.39) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CVX is 2.46, which is a good value as it means it would take CVX, 2.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CVX (2.46) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- CVX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- CVX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVX outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC0.47
WACC8.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that CVX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CVX's Current ratio of 1.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVX outperforms 49.76% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that CVX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.86, CVX is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. CVX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CVX have decreased strongly by -27.16% in the last year.
- The earnings per share for CVX have been decreasing by -27.02% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has decreased by -4.64% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, CVX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.32% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.16%
EPS 3Y-27.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-26.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.32%
Sales Q2Q%-10.25%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.67% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.16% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.16%
EPS Next 2Y12.04%
EPS Next 3Y14.2%
EPS Next 5Y14.67%
Revenue Next Year2.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.95%
Revenue Next 3Y2.3%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.16%
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. CVX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.18 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CVX.
- CVX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- CVX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.60, the valuation of CVX can be described as expensive.
- CVX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- CVX is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CVX is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CVX is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CVX's earnings are expected to grow with 14.20% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.04%
EPS Next 3Y14.2%
5. CVX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.43%, CVX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- CVX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.20.
- CVX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CVX has a limited annual growth rate of 5.97%.
- CVX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CVX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.97%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years23
5.3 Sustainability
- 103.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- CVX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP103.68%
EPS Next 2Y12.04%
EPS Next 3Y14.2%
CVX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
198.97
+1.56 (+0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)01-30 2026-01-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-24 2026-04-24/bmo
Inst Owners67.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change3.53%
Market Cap397.02B
Revenue(TTM)184.43B
Net Income(TTM)12.30B
Analysts76.25
Price Target198.56 (-0.21%)
Short Float %1.32%
Short Ratio1.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.43% |
Yearly Dividend6.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.97%
DP103.68%
Div Incr Years23
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-Date02-17 2026-02-17 (1.78)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.42%
Min EPS beat(2)3.91%
Max EPS beat(2)8.92%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(4)8.92%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.09%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.56%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)0.92%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.46%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.27%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.78%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.66%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.23%
PT rev (1m)5.89%
PT rev (3m)12.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)17.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.6 | ||
| P/S | 2.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.7 | ||
| P/B | 2.13 | ||
| P/tB | 2.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.31 |
EPS(TTM)7.32
EY3.68%
EPS(NY)6.72
Fwd EY3.38%
FCF(TTM)8.32
FCFY4.18%
OCF(TTM)17.01
OCFY8.55%
SpS92.43
BVpS93.44
TBVpS91.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number124.06
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.8% | ||
| ROE | 6.6% | ||
| ROCE | 6.2% | ||
| ROIC | 3.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.11% | ||
| OM | 9.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.67% | ||
| GM | 41.33% | ||
| FCFM | 9% |
ROA(3y)6.28%
ROA(5y)7.82%
ROE(3y)10.49%
ROE(5y)12.99%
ROIC(3y)6.06%
ROIC(5y)7.07%
ROICexc(3y)6.26%
ROICexc(5y)7.43%
ROICexgc(3y)6.39%
ROICexgc(5y)7.59%
ROCE(3y)9.5%
ROCE(5y)11.08%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.22%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.06%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-17.89%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-23.76%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.56%
GM growth 5Y-2.36%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 134.91% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
F-Score6
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC0.47
Cap/Depr(3y)90.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.24%
Profit Quality(3y)104.22%
Profit Quality(5y)110.8%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.16%
EPS 3Y-27.02%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-26.21%
EPS Next Y-8.16%
EPS Next 2Y12.04%
EPS Next 3Y14.2%
EPS Next 5Y14.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.85%
Revenue growth 5Y14.32%
Sales Q2Q%-10.25%
Revenue Next Year2.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.95%
Revenue Next 3Y2.3%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.16%
EBIT growth 1Y-27%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.34%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year107.48%
EBIT Next 3Y35.86%
EBIT Next 5Y21.66%
FCF growth 1Y10.29%
FCF growth 3Y-23.89%
FCF growth 5Y58.57%
OCF growth 1Y7.77%
OCF growth 3Y-11.88%
OCF growth 5Y26.26%
CHEVRON CORP / CVX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CVX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CVX.
Can you provide the valuation status for CHEVRON CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to CHEVRON CORP (CVX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CHEVRON CORP (CVX) stock?
CHEVRON CORP (CVX) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CVX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHEVRON CORP (CVX) is 27.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.13.
How financially healthy is CHEVRON CORP?
The financial health rating of CHEVRON CORP (CVX) is 5 / 10.