CVR Energy CVI
United StatesEnergy · Oil & Gas Refining & MarketingUSD
37.60 USD (−34.5%)
5 analysts
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CVR Energy is a US energy company dedicated to oil refining and the production and sale of nitrogen fertilizers, with operations mainly in the Midwest of the United States.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Strong growth9.5
- ✕Little or no dividend3.8
- ✕Little competitive advantage4.5
- ✕Demanding valuation4.6
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsHold, given the strong current growth but demanding valuation and the cyclical nature of the refining business.
CVR Energy shows very strong revenue growth (55.5%) and solid return on equity (ROE 24.25%), but its valuation is demanding (P/E 84.38, P/B 10.99) and its operating margin is low (2.85%), reflecting the cyclical nature of the refining business.
The high dependence on refining margins, which are volatile and can compress quickly, especially in the current environment of geopolitical uncertainty.
Context and risks
CVR Energy's refining profile is tied to WTI crude and refining margins, but there is no company-specific information to quantify an additional impact.
Is CVR Energy stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 226% above the Energy median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 84.4 | 15.7 | +438% |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.1 | 8.0 | +14% |
| Price / book | 11.0 | 2.2 | +390% |
| Price / sales | 0.7 | 1.9 | −64% |
Sector: median of the 102 Energy companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 4.6 out of 10 (median for Energy: 5.9).
Average analyst target: 37.60 USD, −34.5% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 4.5 (sector 5.8), Growth 9.5 (sector 7.2).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Energy medianValuation
- P/E
- 84.4
- Forward P/E
- 16.3
- EV / EBITDA
- 9.1
- Price / book
- 11.0
- Price / sales
- 0.7
- PEG
- 0.71
- Market cap
- 5.8B USD
- Enterprise value
- 7.0B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 24.3%
- ROA
- 5.5%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 10.4%
- Gross margin
- 10.9%
- Operating margin
- 2.8%
- Net margin
- 0.8%
- Free cash flow
- 214.5M USD
- FCF yield
- 3.7%
- Cash conversion
- 28%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 1.8B USD
- Net debt
- 1.1B USD
- Cash
- 737.0M USD
- EBITDA
- 771.0M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 1.38
- Debt / equity
- 241.80
- Current ratio
- 1.42
- Quick ratio
- 0.88
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +55.5%
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.68 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 3.51 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.7%
- Payout
- 14.7%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.90
- Analyst consensus
- underperform (5)
- Target price
- 37.60 USD
- 52-week range
- 19.62 – 58.92
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Is CVR Energy stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 226% above the Energy median on average. Valuation score: 4.6 out of 10 (median for Energy: 5.9). Average analyst target: 37.60 USD, −34.5% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does CVR Energy get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 5.4 out of 10, rank 1,463 of 2,130 (better than 29% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (9.5) and its weakest, Dividend (3.8). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is CVR Energy's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 84.4: the share price equals 84.4 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Energy median is 15.7. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 16.3.
How much is CVR Energy worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 5.8B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 7.0B USD.
How much debt does CVR Energy have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 1.1B USD. That is 1.38 times its EBITDA; the Energy median is 1.23.
Does CVR Energy pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 0.70% and it pays out 15% of its earnings.
How has CVR Energy stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 70.2% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 19.62 and 58.92 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of CVR Energy?
5 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “underperform” and their average target is 37.60 USD (−34.5% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.