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CVR Energy Inc (CVI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/16/2025: CVI (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
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $24
1 Year Target Price $24
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 3 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 7.6% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.13B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 24 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 24 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.3 | 52 Weeks Range 13.50 - 33.34 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.50 - 33.34 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.25 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -4.63% | Operating Margin (TTM) -5.91% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -5.12% | Return on Equity (TTM) -32.57% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 36.5 | Enterprise Value 4344167351 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44 |
Enterprise Value 4344167351 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.6 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1448.06 | Shares Outstanding 100531000 | Shares Floating 30103888 |
Shares Outstanding 100531000 | Shares Floating 30103888 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 101.86 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CVR Energy Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
CVR Energy, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Sugar Land, Texas. It is an independent petroleum refiner and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturer. Originally controlled by Goldman Sachs, it became publicly traded and later controlled by Carl Icahn's Icahn Enterprises.
Core Business Areas
- Petroleum Refining: CVR Refining owns and operates crude oil refineries that produce gasoline, diesel, and other refined products.
- Nitrogen Fertilizer: CVR Partners produces and markets nitrogen fertilizers, including ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN).
Leadership and Structure
CVR Energy is led by a board of directors. Icahn Enterprises L.P. (IEP) controls CVR Energy. David Lamp is the Chief Executive Officer.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Gasoline: Gasoline produced at CVR refineries is sold to wholesalers and retailers. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly for CVR, but gasoline is a major refined product across the industry. Competitors include major refiners like Valero (VLO), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), and ExxonMobil (XOM).
- Diesel: Diesel fuel is another major product, also sold to wholesalers and retailers. Similar market dynamics and competitors as gasoline. CVR's contribution to the diesel market is largely dependent on its refinery output.
- Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN): UAN is a liquid nitrogen fertilizer used in agriculture. Market share varies by region, but key competitors include CF Industries (CF) and Nutrien (NTR). Revenue from fertilizer sales is reported in CVR Partners' financial results.
- Ammonia: Ammonia is another nitrogen fertilizer product, sold to agriculture and industrial customers. Key competitors include CF Industries (CF) and Nutrien (NTR).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The petroleum refining industry is characterized by high capital costs, volatile commodity prices, and stringent environmental regulations. The nitrogen fertilizer industry is influenced by natural gas prices (a key input), planting seasons, and global demand.
Positioning
CVR Energy is a mid-sized player in both the refining and fertilizer industries. Its competitive advantages may include its strategic location and operational efficiencies. Being controlled by Icahn Enterprises gives it unique financial and strategic opportunities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for refined petroleum products is trillions of dollars globally. The nitrogen fertilizer market is in the tens of billions of dollars. CVR's positioning allows it to capture a portion of these large markets, but is subject to commodity price fluctuations.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Integrated refining and fertilizer operations
- Strategic location of refineries
- Operational efficiencies
- Strong financial backing from Icahn Enterprises
Weaknesses
- Sensitivity to commodity price fluctuations
- Concentration of operations in the Mid-Continent region
- Exposure to environmental regulations and compliance costs
- Reliance on a single major shareholder (IEP)
Opportunities
- Expansion of refining capacity
- Increased demand for nitrogen fertilizers
- Potential acquisitions and strategic partnerships
- Investments in renewable fuels
Threats
- Declining demand for gasoline and diesel
- Increased competition from larger refiners
- Volatility in natural gas prices
- Changes in environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VLO
- MPC
- PSX
- CF
- NTR
Competitive Landscape
CVR Energy faces stiff competition from larger, more diversified refiners and fertilizer producers. Its smaller size can make it more vulnerable to commodity price swings. Its relationship with Icahn Enterprises can provide both advantages and disadvantages.
Major Acquisitions
Rentech Nitrogen
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 830
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded CVR Partners' nitrogen fertilizer production capacity.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been influenced by refining margins, fertilizer prices, and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are dependent on analyst estimates, which can vary widely.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include operational improvements, capacity expansions, or acquisitions, but these change over time.
Summary
CVR Energy is a mid-sized player in the refining and fertilizer industries, controlled by Icahn Enterprises. Its strategic locations and integrated operations are strengths, but it's vulnerable to commodity price volatility. Future growth depends on navigating market cycles and regulatory changes, while leveraging its connection with Icahn Enterprises.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Company Press Releases
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Financial data and market conditions are subject to change.
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 CVR Energy Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Sugar Land, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2007-10-23 | President, CEO & Director Mr. David L. Lamp | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing | Full time employees 1595 | Website https://www.cvrenergy.com |
Full time employees 1595 | Website https://www.cvrenergy.com | ||
CVR Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in renewable fuels and petroleum refining and marketing, and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing activities in the United States. It operates in three segments: Petroleum, Renewables, and Nitrogen Fertilizer. The Petroleum segment refines and markets transportation fuels, such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and distillates; and includes crude gathering and logistics that support the refinery operations. This segment also owns and operates a coking medium-sour crude oil refinery in Kansas; and a crude oil refinery in Oklahoma. This segment serves retailers, railroads, farm cooperatives, and other refiners/marketers. The Renewables segment refines renewable feedstocks, including soybean oil, corn oil, and other renewable feedstocks into renewable diesel; and marketing of renewables products. The Nitrogen Fertilizer segment owns and operates a nitrogen fertilizer plant in Coffeyville, Kansas 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) and nitric acid. This segment 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 Holdings L.P.
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