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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
CVE59

Cenovus Energy Incorporation

Oil & Gas Exploration and ProductionVerified

Cenovus Energy Inc. maintains a relatively strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 1.7, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints in the medium term. The company's liquidity_fpt score suggests a medium liquidity risk, which is consistent with its debt load and capital structure. In terms of profitability, Cenovus Energy Inc. reported a return on equity (ROE) of 3.96% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.14% in the latest period. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA, suggesting that the company is underperforming its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. The company's operating margin of 13.93% (calculated from operating income of $1.82 billion and revenue of $13.06 billion) is in line with the industry average, but its net profit margin of 9.00% is slightly below the median for the sector. Cenovus Energy Inc. operates in a highly concentrated geographic and product environment, with the majority of its revenue derived from North America and its operations focused on oil and gas exploration and production. The company's exposure to a single region and commodity type increases its vulnerability to regional economic downturns and commodity price volatility. The company's growth trajectory appears to be modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest period. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 40.08 CAD, with a median of 41.00 CAD, indicating a generally positive outlook, though not overly bullish. The company's capital expenditure of $1.04 billion suggests a moderate investment in future growth, but the free cash flow of $1.06 billion indicates that the company is generating sufficient cash to support its operations and potentially return value to shareholders. Cenovus Energy Inc. faces a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with no immediate signs of equity dilution in the near term. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33 is relatively low, suggesting a conservative capital structure. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt indicates that the company may need to raise additional capital or refinance existing debt in the future. Recent filings and transcripts indicate that the company is focused on maintaining operational efficiency and managing capital expenditures in response to market conditions. The company has not disclosed any major strategic shifts or new initiatives in the latest period, suggesting a continuation of its current business model.

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Profile
CompanyCenovus Energy Incorporation
TickerCVE.TO
SectorEnergy
BusinessEnergy - Fossil Fuels
Industry groupEnergy - Fossil Fuels
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration and Production
AI analysis

Business. Cenovus Energy Inc. is an integrated energy company engaged in the exploration, production, and marketing of crude oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products.

Classification. Cenovus Energy Inc. is classified under the Energy - Fossil Fuels business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92, and operates in the Oil & Gas Exploration and Production industry.

Cenovus Energy Inc. maintains a relatively strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 1.7, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints in the medium term. The company's liquidity_fpt score suggests a medium liquidity risk, which is consistent with its debt load and capital structure. In terms of profitability, Cenovus Energy Inc. reported a return on equity (ROE) of 3.96% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.14% in the latest period. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA, suggesting that the company is underperforming its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. The company's operating margin of 13.93% (calculated from operating income of $1.82 billion and revenue of $13.06 billion) is in line with the industry average, but its net profit margin of 9.00% is slightly below the median for the sector. Cenovus Energy Inc. operates in a highly concentrated geographic and product environment, with the majority of its revenue derived from North America and its operations focused on oil and gas exploration and production. The company's exposure to a single region and commodity type increases its vulnerability to regional economic downturns and commodity price volatility. The company's growth trajectory appears to be modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest period. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 40.08 CAD, with a median of 41.00 CAD, indicating a generally positive outlook, though not overly bullish. The company's capital expenditure of $1.04 billion suggests a moderate investment in future growth, but the free cash flow of $1.06 billion indicates that the company is generating sufficient cash to support its operations and potentially return value to shareholders. Cenovus Energy Inc. faces a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with no immediate signs of equity dilution in the near term. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33 is relatively low, suggesting a conservative capital structure. However, the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt indicates that the company may need to raise additional capital or refinance existing debt in the future. Recent filings and transcripts indicate that the company is focused on maintaining operational efficiency and managing capital expenditures in response to market conditions. The company has not disclosed any major strategic shifts or new initiatives in the latest period, suggesting a continuation of its current business model.
Key takeaways
  • Cenovus Energy Inc. has a current ratio of 1.7, indicating adequate short-term liquidity.
  • The company's ROE of 3.96% and ROA of 2.14% are below the industry median, suggesting underperformance in capital efficiency.
  • The company's operations are highly concentrated in North America and the oil and gas sector, increasing its exposure to regional and commodity price risks.
  • Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 40.08 CAD, indicating a generally positive outlook.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33 is relatively low, but its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt.
  • Cenovus Energy Inc. is generating free cash flow of $1.06 billion, which supports its operations and potential shareholder returns.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyCAD
Revenue$13.06B
Gross profit$4.69B
Operating income$1.82B
Net income$1.18B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$1.93B
CapEx-$1.04B
Free cash flow$1.06B
Total assets$54.99B
Total liabilities$25.26B
Total equity$29.73B
Cash & equivalents$2.40B
Long-term debt$9.83B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$46.36B$3.14B$587.0M$2.10B
FY-3$66.90B$10.88B$6.45B$6.14B
FY-2$52.20B$5.55B$4.11B$3.39B
FY-1$54.28B$5.04B$3.14B$1.48B
FY0$49.70B$4.59B$3.93B$2.81B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$54.10B$23.60B
FY-3$55.87B$27.58B
FY-2$53.91B$28.70B
FY-1$56.54B$29.75B
FY0$63.42B$31.62B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$5.92B-$2.56B$2.10B
FY-3$11.40B-$3.71B$6.14B
FY-2$7.39B-$4.30B$3.39B
FY-1$9.23B-$5.01B$1.48B
FY0$8.23B-$4.91B$2.81B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$13.06B$1.82B$1.18B$1.06B
FQ-6$14.58B$1.50B$1.00B$480.0M
FQ-5$13.82B$1.04B$820.0M$389.0M
FQ-4$11.75B$683.0M$146.0M-$451.0M
FQ-3$13.30B$1.29B$859.0M$610.0M
FQ-2$12.32B$642.0M$851.0M$502.0M
FQ-1$13.20B$1.60B$1.29B$1.10B
FQ0$10.88B$1.07B$934.0M$596.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$54.99B$29.73B$2.40B
FQ-6$56.00B$30.01B$3.15B
FQ-5$54.68B$29.59B$3.10B
FQ-4$56.54B$29.75B$3.09B
FQ-3$56.38B$30.03B$2.77B
FQ-2$55.82B$29.40B$2.56B
FQ-1$53.57B$28.37B$1.90B
FQ0$63.42B$31.62B$2.74B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7$1.93B-$1.04B$1.06B
FQ-6$4.73B-$2.19B$480.0M
FQ-5$7.21B-$3.54B$389.0M
FQ-4$9.23B-$5.01B-$451.0M
FQ-3$1.31B-$1.23B$610.0M
FQ-2$3.69B-$2.39B$502.0M
FQ-1$5.82B-$3.55B$1.10B
FQ0$8.23B-$4.91B$596.0M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$29.73B
Net cash-$7.43B
Current ratio1.7
Debt/Equity0.3
ROA2.1%
ROE4.0%
Cash conversion1.6%
CapEx/Revenue-7.9%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Oil & Gas · cohort 244 companies
MetricCVEActivity
Op margin13.9%3.1% medp25 -5.4% · p75 18.8%above median
Net margin9.0%1.2% medp25 -8.4% · p75 13.0%above median
Gross margin35.9%22.4% medp25 5.3% · p75 48.3%above median
R&D / revenue2.5% medp25 2.5% · p75 2.5%
CapEx / revenue-7.9%-10.6% medp25 -36.2% · p75 -1.1%above median
Debt / equity33.0%23.9% medp25 0.8% · p75 70.3%above median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target40.08 CAD
Median price target41.00 CAD
High price target57.00 CAD
Low price target23.17 CAD
Mean recommendation1.88 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count4.00
Buy count11.00
Hold count2.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate3.00 CAD
Last actual EPS2.15 CAD
Source data
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