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Cenovus Energy Inc (CVE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: CVE (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
19 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $15.23
1 Year Target Price $15.23
| 8 | Strong Buy |
| 9 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 42.11% | Avg. Invested days 61 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 31.62B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 16.89 | 1Y Target Price 15.23 |
Price to earnings Ratio 16.89 | 1Y Target Price 15.23 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 19 | Beta 1.33 | 52 Weeks Range 10.04 - 17.94 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.04 - 17.94 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.31% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.04 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Profitability
Profit Margin 5.12% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.88% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.14% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 16.89 | Forward PE 22.83 | Enterprise Value 36506067550 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.61 |
Enterprise Value 36506067550 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.61 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.91 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.66 | Shares Outstanding 1799750016 | Shares Floating 1256154208 |
Shares Outstanding 1799750016 | Shares Floating 1256154208 | ||
Percent Insiders 30.81 | Percent Institutions 51 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Cenovus Energy Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Cenovus Energy Inc. was formed in 2009 as a spin-off from Encana Corporation. It focused on oil sands development and conventional oil and gas production. Over time, it has grown through acquisitions and organic growth to become a major integrated energy company.
Core Business Areas
- Upstream: Exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
- Downstream: Refining and marketing of crude oil and refined petroleum products.
- Midstream: Transportation and storage of crude oil and natural gas.
Leadership and Structure
Cenovus is led by a board of directors and a management team. The CEO is Jon McKenzie. The organizational structure is typical of a large integrated energy company, with departments focused on exploration, production, refining, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil: Cenovus produces various grades of crude oil, including heavy oil from oil sands and conventional light oil. Production numbers fluctuate based on market conditions, but consistently output over 600,000 barrels per day. Competitors include Suncor Energy (SU), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), and Imperial Oil (IMO).
- Natural Gas: Cenovus produces natural gas as a byproduct of its oil operations. The company competes with other natural gas producers, such as Tourmaline Oil Corp and ARC Resources Ltd.
- Refined Products: Gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other refined products produced at Cenovus' refineries. Competitors include Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Valero Energy (VLO), and Phillips 66 (PSX).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The energy industry is cyclical and influenced by global supply and demand, geopolitical events, and regulatory changes. The trend towards renewable energy sources is increasing
Positioning
Cenovus is a large integrated energy company with a strong focus on oil sands production. Its competitive advantage lies in its large reserve base and integrated operations. It is in a position to benefit from rising prices but is also vulnerable to regulatory pressure.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global oil and gas market is worth trillions of dollars. Cenovus is a large producer but still has a small fraction of the total market. Cenovus is focused on extracting oil and natural gas at a sustainable rate and investing in new production capabilities
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large reserve base
- Integrated operations (upstream and downstream)
- Efficient oil sands production
- Strong balance sheet after recent acquisitions
Weaknesses
- High carbon emissions intensity of oil sands production
- Exposure to volatile crude oil prices
- Dependence on pipeline infrastructure
- Regulatory scrutiny
Opportunities
- Expansion of refining capacity
- Investment in carbon capture technologies
- Growth in Asian energy demand
- Potential for increased pipeline capacity
Threats
- Falling crude oil prices
- Increased environmental regulations
- Opposition to pipeline construction
- Competition from renewable energy sources
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SU
- CVX
- XOM
Competitive Landscape
Cenovus competes with other large integrated energy companies. Its advantage lies in its concentrated oil sands assets, while its disadvantage lies in its higher carbon emissions intensity.
Major Acquisitions
Husky Energy
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2.9
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Cenovus's downstream capabilities and diversified its asset base.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Cenovus has grown significantly through acquisitions. Organic growth has been driven by increased oil sands production.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in production and cash flow, supported by strong oil prices. However, this is subject to volatility.
Recent Initiatives: Debt Reduction, Share Buybacks, Investment in carbon capture technologies.
Summary
Cenovus Energy is a major integrated energy company with significant oil sands assets. Its strengths include a large reserve base and integrated operations. It faces challenges related to carbon emissions and volatile oil prices, but is mitigating that through debt reduction and focus on efficient production and strategic acquisitions.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Market share is based on production numbers and may not reflect true market revenue.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Cenovus Energy Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Calgary, AB, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2009-11-17 | President, CEO & Non-Independent Director Mr. Jonathan M. McKenzie CA | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Integrated | Full time employees 7150 | Website https://www.cenovus.com |
Full time employees 7150 | Website https://www.cenovus.com | ||
Cenovus Energy Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, produces, refines, transports, and markets crude oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products in Canada, the United States, and China. It operates through Oil Sands, Conventional, Offshore, Canadian Refining, and U.S. Refining segments. The company develops and produces bitumen and heavy oil in northern Alberta and Saskatchewan. Its oil sand assets include Foster Creek, Christina Lake, and Sunrise projects, as well as Lloydminster thermal and conventional heavy oil assets. It also holds natural gas liquids and natural gas assets located in Alberta, British Columbia, and Northern Corridor, as well as interests in various natural gas processing facilities. In addition, the company is involved in offshore operation, exploration, and development activities; owns and operates Lloydminster upgrading and asphalt refining complex, which converts heavy oil and bitumen into synthetic crude oil, diesel, asphalt, and other ancillary products, as well as Bruderheim crude-by-rail terminal and ethanol plants; and refines crude oil to produce gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt, and other products. Cenovus Energy Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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