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CVR Partners LP (UAN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: UAN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -34.7% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 932.77M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.38 | 1Y Target Price 9.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.38 | 1Y Target Price 9.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.11 | 52 Weeks Range 58.82 - 93.73 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 58.82 - 93.73 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 8.05% | Basic EPS (TTM) 7.13 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 13.95% | Operating Margin (TTM) 24.18% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.62% | Return on Equity (TTM) 25.16% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 12.38 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1384816465 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.73 |
Enterprise Value 1384816465 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.73 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.56 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.2 | Shares Outstanding 10569600 | Shares Floating 10259735 |
Shares Outstanding 10569600 | Shares Floating 10259735 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.36 | Percent Institutions 47.38 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CVR Partners LP
Company Overview
History and Background
CVR Partners, LP was formed in 2007 and is based in Sugar Land, Texas. It manufactures and provides nitrogen fertilizer products in North America. The company operates through two segments: Ammonia and UAN.
Core Business Areas
- Ammonia: Produces and sells ammonia, a key ingredient in nitrogen fertilizers and various industrial applications.
- UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate): Produces and sells UAN, a liquid nitrogen fertilizer solution widely used in agriculture.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by Mark A. Pytosh as Chief Executive Officer. It operates as a limited partnership, with CVR Energy, Inc. owning a controlling interest.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Ammonia: Anhydrous ammonia is used as a fertilizer and in industrial processes. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint specifically for CVR Partners, but the ammonia market is competitive. Competitors include CF Industries (CF), Nutrien (NTR), and Yara International (YARI.OL). Revenue contribution varies year-to-year. No specific user data available.
- UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate): UAN solution is a liquid fertilizer containing nitrogen. As with ammonia, pinpointing exact market share is challenging. Competitors include CF Industries (CF), Nutrien (NTR), and Koch Industries. Revenue contribution varies year-to-year. No specific user data available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The nitrogen fertilizer industry is driven by agricultural demand for crop production. Prices fluctuate based on natural gas costs (a key input), weather conditions, and global supply/demand dynamics.
Positioning
CVR Partners is a mid-sized player in the North American nitrogen fertilizer market. Its competitive advantage is its location near key agricultural areas and its integrated operations with CVR Energy.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global nitrogen fertilizer market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. CVR Partners' TAM is limited to North America, but still substantial. They are well-positioned to capture a part of this market due to their production and location.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Integrated operations with CVR Energy
- Strategic location near key agricultural markets
- Efficient production facilities
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Reliance on natural gas prices
- Susceptibility to weather-related disruptions
- Limited product diversification
- Variable distribution rate due to the partnership structure
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new fertilizer products
- Increased demand for nitrogen fertilizers due to population growth
- Government incentives for fertilizer production
Threats
- Fluctuations in natural gas prices
- Increased competition from larger fertilizer producers
- Environmental regulations
- Economic downturns that reduce agricultural demand
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CF (CF)
- NTR
- YARA.OL
Competitive Landscape
CVR Partners is smaller than CF Industries and Nutrien. Its competitive advantage is its integrated operations and strategic location.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been cyclical, influenced by fertilizer price fluctuations.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the company's ability to manage costs, expand production, and capitalize on market opportunities. Analyst estimates are not publicly available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives likely focus on optimizing production costs and maintaining operational efficiency.
Summary
CVR Partners LP's performance is heavily tied to nitrogen fertilizer prices and natural gas costs. Its integrated operations and strategic location are strengths, but price volatility is a significant risk. The company needs to manage costs effectively and explore opportunities for expansion to achieve sustainable growth. Variability of distributions due to market demand adds risk.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, industry reports, financial news sources.
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly.
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 Partners LP
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Sugar Land, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2011-04-08 | CEO, President & Director of CVR GP LLC Mr. Mark A. Pytosh | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Agricultural Inputs | Full time employees 316 | Website https://www.cvrpartners.com |
Full time employees 316 | Website https://www.cvrpartners.com | ||
CVR Partners, LP, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of nitrogen fertilizer in the United States. The company offers ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate products. It serves agricultural and industrial customers. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Sugar Land, Texas. CVR Partners, LP is a subsidiary of CVR Energy, Inc.
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