Cenovus Energy Valuation

CVE Stock  CAD 19.83  0.12  0.60%   
At this time, the firm appears to be fairly valued. Cenovus Energy shows a prevailing Real Value of C$20.47 per share. The current price of the firm is C$19.83. Our model approximates the value of Cenovus Energy from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Current Valuation of 44.57 B, return on equity of 0.11, and Profit Margin of 0.06 % as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Cenovus Energy's valuation include:
Price Book
1.2473
Enterprise Value
44.6 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
4.6467
Price Sales
0.6696
Forward PE
12.2699
Fairly Valued
Today
19.83
Please note that Cenovus Energy's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Cenovus Energy is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Cenovus Energy's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since Cenovus Energy is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Cenovus Stock. However, Cenovus Energy's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  19.83 Real  20.47 Hype  19.85 Naive  19.03
The intrinsic value of Cenovus Energy's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Cenovus Energy's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
20.47
Real Value
22.20
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Cenovus Energy helps investors to forecast how Cenovus stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Cenovus Energy more accurately as focusing exclusively on Cenovus Energy's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
0.350.350.35
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
18.1219.8521.58
Details
Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
0.320.330.34
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Cenovus Energy's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Cenovus Energy's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Cenovus Energy's closest peers.

Cenovus Energy Cash

1.82 Billion

Cenovus Valuation Trend

Knowing Cenovus Energy's actual value is paramount for traders when making sound investment determinations. Using both Cenovus Energy's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to estimate the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing decisions.

Cenovus Valuation Data Drivers

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Cenovus Energy Total Value Analysis

Cenovus Energy is currently forecasted to have takeover price of 44.57 B with market capitalization of 36.34 B, debt of 365 M, and cash on hands of 3.69 B. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the Cenovus Energy fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
44.57 B
36.34 B
365 M
3.69 B

Cenovus Energy Investor Information

About 30.0% of the company shares are held by company insiders. The company has price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.25. Some equities with similar Price to Book (P/B) outperform the market in the long run. Cenovus Energy has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.28. The entity last dividend was issued on the 14th of March 2025. Based on the key measurements obtained from Cenovus Energy's financial statements, Cenovus Energy is not in a good financial situation at this time. It has a very high probability of going through financial hardship in March.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Total Cash From Operating Activities9.7 B9.2 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

Cenovus Energy Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Cenovus Energy has an asset utilization ratio of 102.1 percent. This suggests that the Company is making C$1.02 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Cenovus Energy is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Cenovus Energy Ownership Allocation

Cenovus Energy holds a total of 1.82 Billion outstanding shares. Over half of Cenovus Energy's outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These other corporate entities are typically referred to as corporate investors that acquire positions in a given instrument to benefit from reduced trade commissions. Consequently, these institutions are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors in Cenovus Energy. Please watch out for any change in the institutional holdings of Cenovus Energy as this could mean something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

Cenovus Energy Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 57.73 B. Net Income was 3.14 B with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 10.79 B.

Cenovus Energy Past Distributions to stockholders

About Cenovus Energy Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of Cenovus Energy. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of Cenovus Energy based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing Cenovus Energy's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of Cenovus Energy's intrinsic value. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Cenovus Energy. We calculate exposure to Cenovus Energy's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Cenovus Energy's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit12.8 B13.4 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.07  0.05 
Operating Profit Margin 0.12  0.07 
Net Profit Margin 0.05  0.05 
Gross Profit Margin 0.22  0.23 

Cenovus Energy Quarterly Retained Earnings

10.51 Billion

When determining whether Cenovus Energy is a strong investment it is important to analyze Cenovus Energy's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Cenovus Energy's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Cenovus Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Cenovus Energy's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Cenovus Energy is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Cenovus Energy's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.