CVI

CVR Energy, Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:May 12, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Energy

industry

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

07/29/2026

Business Summary

CVR Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing activities in the United States. It operates in two segments, Petroleum and Nitrogen Fertilizer. The Petroleum segment refines and markets gasoline, diesel fuel, and other refined products. It also owns and operates a coking medium-sour crude oil refinery in southeast Kansas; and a crude oil refinery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, as well as supporting logistics assets. This segment primarily serves retailers, railroads, farm co-operatives, and other refiners/marketers. The Nitrogen Fertilizer segment owns and operates a nitrogen fertilizer plant in North America that utilizes a pet coke gasification process to produce nitrogen fertilizer products; and a nitrogen fertilizer facility in East Dubuque, Illinois that produces nitrogen fertilizers in the form of ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN). It primarily markets UAN products to agricultural customers; and ammonia products to agricultural and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas. CVR Energy, Inc. is a subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises L.P.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

-82.31

Market Cap ($M USD)

$3.46B

Forward P/E

43.00

PEG

0.15

PRICE TO SALES

0.46

PRICE TO BOOK

6.43

EV / EBITDA

12.83

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

2.00%

DCF Value

$35.52

Graham Number

N/A

Price to FCF

50.12

EV to FCF

68.80

Earnings Yield

-1.21%

FCF Yield

2.00%

DIVIDEND

Yield

1.37%

Annual Payout

$0.47

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

-$0.42

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.80

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$827.57B

Return on Equity (ROE)

-6.53%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

-0.57%

Debt-to-Equity

2.51

Piotroski F-Score

5

Altman Z-Score

2.34

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

-1.51%

Current Ratio

1.44

Quick Ratio

0.89

Net Debt to EBITDA

3.48

Interest Coverage

-0.41

Gross Profit margin

1.43%

FCF PER SHARE

$0.69

REVENUE PER SHARE

$74.58

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

CVI’s valuation presents a mixed bag. The stock has traded below its DCF value, suggesting potential undervaluation. However, a Forward P/E of 41.94 and a negative Earnings Yield highlight concerns about its profitability and growth prospects. The Altman Z-score of 2.34 indicates moderate financial distress, raising questions about its long-term viability. While the market cap is substantial, the negative ROIC and operating margin suggest inefficiencies in capital allocation and operational execution.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

In the energy sector, CVI's ability to adapt to AI and tech shifts is limited. The industry is traditionally slow to integrate cutting-edge technology, focusing more on infrastructure and physical assets. However, advancements in AI-driven predictive maintenance could offer operational efficiencies if adopted.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, CVI offers intriguing prospects. The PEG ratio of 0.14 suggests undervaluation relative to growth, while a Piotroski F-Score of 5 indicates moderate financial health. Despite a low FCF Yield, the company’s ability to generate revenue per share of $74.58 showcases its pricing power. These factors, combined with a reasonable current ratio, hint at potential capital efficiency improvements.

The Bear Case

CVI faces significant structural risks. The Price/Book ratio of 6.27 and Price/Sales of 0.45 indicate a potentially overvalued stock relative to its assets and revenue. Negative EPS and a high Debt/Equity ratio of 2.51 underscore financial instability. The stock's proximity to its 52-week high suggests technical overextension, raising caution for new investors.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Hold

Average Analyst Price Target

$30.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.79

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

21.13%

Distance to 52-Week Low

42.97%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

-129.63%

50-DAY SMA

$31.03

200-DAY SMA

$30.27

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