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Cenovus EnergyCVE +0.95%69 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates CVE with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 913 Oil & Gas companies, Cenovus Energy ranks better than 59.36% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Cenovus Energy's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Cenovus Energy was 11.80% per year. The lowest was -6.70% per year. And the median was 1.90% per year.
Cenovus Energy (NYSE:CVE) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Cenovus Energy 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
CVE vs XOM, CVX: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Cenovus Energy's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cenovus Energy 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cenovus Energy's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cenovus Energy's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Cenovus Energy 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.70% mean?
Cenovus Energy (CVE) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Cenovus Energy and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #371 out of 913 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Cenovus Energy's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Cenovus Energy's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.70% is 200% above median its 10-year median of 1.90. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.00. Cenovus Energy's value of 5.70% is 90% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #371 out of 913 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cenovus Energy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cenovus Energy's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #371 out of 913 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Cenovus Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.00. Cenovus Energy's value of 5.70% is 90% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 3.00, Cenovus Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 3.00, based on 913 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cenovus Energy's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 5.70% is 90% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Cenovus Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cenovus Energy's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.70%, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cenovus Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenovus Energy (CVE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.15, compared to a current price of $29.84 — trading 64.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.70%, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 90% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.00. Cenovus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cenovus Energy (CVE), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.70% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cenovus Energy (CVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenovus Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.84 is trading 64.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.15.
GuruFocus considers Cenovus Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CVE:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 5.70% (200% above median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: $18.15 vs. price of $29.84 (64.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90% above the Oil & Gas median (#371 of 913)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cenovus Energy Inc is a Canadian integrated energy group. The group's upstream operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta; thermal and conventional crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) projects across Western Canada; crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador; and natural gas and NGLs production offshore China and Indonesia. Its downstream operations include upgrading and refining operations in Canada and the U.S., and commercial fuel operations across Canada. The group's reportable segments are: Oil Sands, Conventional, Offshore, Canadian Refining, U.S Refining, and Corporate and Eliminations. Maximum revenue is generated from its Oil Sands segment. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from the U.S., followed by Canada and China.
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