CVE (Cenovus Energy) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.47 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 94% Above Median

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CVE Cenovus Energy Inc CVE
69 GF Score
Price $29.84
GF Value $18.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cenovus Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cenovus Energy CVE +0.95% 69 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.47 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 1.27. 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 767 Oil & Gas companies, Cenovus Energy ranks worse than 74.84% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-11), Cenovus Energy's current share price is $29.84. Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $12.09. Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.47.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CVE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 1.27   Max: 2.5
Current: 2.4

During the past years, Cenovus Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.50. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 1.27.

CVE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
74.84% of 767 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs CVE: 2.40

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cenovus Energy's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $13.175. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $12.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Cenovus Energy  (NYSE:CVE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Cenovus Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Cenovus Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cenovus Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Cenovus Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.00 1.63 1.34 1.31 1.38

Cenovus Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.10 1.40 1.38 2.17 2.05

CVE vs XOM, CVX: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Cenovus Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=29.84/12.09
=2.47

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Cenovus Energy's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=13.175/133.5265*133.5265
=13.175

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Cenovus Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.465 101.765 13.731
201612 10.427 101.449 13.724
201703 10.504 102.634 13.666
201706 12.059 103.029 15.629
201709 12.880 103.345 16.642
201712 12.735 103.345 16.454
201803 12.195 105.004 15.508
201806 11.783 105.557 14.905
201809 11.628 105.636 14.698
201812 10.580 105.399 13.403
201903 10.602 106.979 13.233
201906 11.666 107.690 14.465
201909 11.817 107.611 14.663
201912 11.865 107.769 14.701
202003 10.337 107.927 12.789
202006 10.395 108.401 12.804
202009 10.476 108.164 12.932
202012 10.614 108.559 13.055
202103 9.109 110.298 11.027
202106 9.373 111.720 11.203
202109 9.331 112.905 11.035
202112 9.009 113.774 10.573
202203 9.604 117.646 10.900
202206 10.318 120.806 11.404
202209 10.643 120.648 11.779
202212 10.432 120.964 11.515
202303 10.505 122.702 11.432
202306 10.620 124.203 11.417
202309 11.090 125.230 11.825
202312 11.221 125.072 11.979
202403 11.570 126.258 12.236
202406 11.591 127.522 12.137
202409 11.731 127.285 12.306
202412 11.319 127.364 11.867
202503 11.401 129.181 11.785
202506 11.877 129.892 12.209
202509 11.584 130.287 11.872
202512 12.127 130.366 12.421
202603 12.664 132.262 12.785
202606 13.175 133.527 13.175

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.47 mean?
Cenovus Energy (CVE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.47 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cenovus Energy and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 2.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #574 out of 767 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cenovus Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.47 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 2.50. The Oil & Gas industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Cenovus Energy's value of 2.47 is 111.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #574 out of 767 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #574 out of 767 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Cenovus Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Cenovus Energy's value of 2.47 is 111.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cenovus Energy's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.16 to 2.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 1.17, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.17, based on 767 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cenovus Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.47 is 111.1% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cenovus Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cenovus Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.47, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.47, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 111.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.17. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cenovus Energy (CVE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.47 as of Aug. 11, 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:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.47 (94% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
  • GF Value™: $18.15 vs. price of $29.84 (64.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 111.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#574 of 767)

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CXD:GermanyCVE:Canada
Address 225 - 6 Avenue SW, Suite 4100, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1N2
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.
69GF Score

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