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CVR Energy Inc (CVI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: 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 $21.17
1 Year Target Price $21.17
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 3 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 3.96% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.00B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 21.17 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 21.17 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.13 | 52 Weeks Range 13.50 - 30.06 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.50 - 30.06 | Updated Date 07/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 7.45% | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.97 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -2.68% | Operating Margin (TTM) -7.9% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -2.94% | Return on Equity (TTM) -16.32% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 27.17 | Enterprise Value 4240843686 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41 |
Enterprise Value 4240843686 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.41 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.57 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 32.62 | Shares Outstanding 100531000 | Shares Floating 30103888 |
Shares Outstanding 100531000 | Shares Floating 30103888 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 100.53 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CVR Energy Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
CVR Energy Inc. was founded in 2007 as a holding company. It evolved from a refining and nitrogen fertilizer business to include petroleum refining and marketing, as well as the manufacture and sale of nitrogen fertilizer products.
Core Business Areas
- Petroleum Refining: CVR Refining, a subsidiary, operates complex full coking medium-sour crude oil refineries. They produce gasoline, diesel, and other refined products.
- Nitrogen Fertilizer: CVR Partners, another subsidiary, manufactures and markets nitrogen fertilizer products, primarily ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solutions.
Leadership and Structure
David Lamp is the Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a hierarchical structure with distinct business segments managed under the corporate umbrella of CVR Energy Inc.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Gasoline: Gasoline is a key refined product. Market share data is not readily available, but gasoline competes with other refiners like Marathon Petroleum (MPC) and Valero Energy (VLO).
- Diesel: Diesel is another significant refined product. Similar to gasoline, market share data is difficult to pinpoint exactly, competition includes Marathon Petroleum (MPC) and Valero Energy (VLO).
- UAN: Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) solutions are a primary nitrogen fertilizer product. Competitors include CF Industries (CF) and Nutrien (NTR).
- Ammonia: Ammonia is another primary nitrogen fertilizer product. Competitors include CF Industries (CF) and Nutrien (NTR).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The refining industry is cyclical and influenced by crude oil prices, demand for refined products, and regulatory changes. The fertilizer industry is affected by natural gas prices, planting seasons, and agricultural commodity prices.
Positioning
CVR Energy's position is focused on refining medium-sour crude oil and manufacturing nitrogen fertilizer. Its competitive advantages include its refinery locations and integrated business model.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM for petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer is estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars. CVR is well positioned in the Midwestern U.S. refining market and nitrogen fertilizer market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Integrated business model
- Refinery locations with access to advantaged crude
- Nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing capacity
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price volatility
- Concentration of assets in the Mid-Continent region
- High debt levels
- Environmental and regulatory risks
Opportunities
- Expansion of refining capacity
- Growth in fertilizer demand
- Strategic acquisitions
- Development of renewable energy projects
Threats
- Fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices
- Environmental regulations
- Competition from larger refiners and fertilizer producers
- Economic downturns affecting demand
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MPC
- VLO
- CF
- NTR
Competitive Landscape
CVR Energy faces intense competition in both the refining and fertilizer sectors. Its competitive advantage lies in its integrated business model, which can provide some insulation from commodity price swings, and its access to advantaged crude. The company's smaller size compared to competitors like MPC and VLO can be a disadvantage.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Discussion of CVR Energy Inc's growth trends over the past years would be here.
Future Projections: Projections for CVR Energy Inc's future growth based on analyst estimates would be here.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives undertaken by CVR Energy Inc would be here.
Summary
CVR Energy is a mid-sized player in the refining and nitrogen fertilizer industries. Its integrated business model and strategic asset locations are strengths. However, it faces challenges from commodity price volatility, regulatory pressures, and competition from larger companies. Successfully navigating these challenges will be key to future growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Industry reports
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Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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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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