Cenovus Energy (MEX:CVE N) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.01 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 60% Above Median

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MEX:CVE N Cenovus Energy Inc MEX:CVE N
65 GF Score
Price MXN415.00
GF Value MXN244.93
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What is Cenovus Energy Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Cenovus Energy MEX:CVE N 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates MEX:CVE N with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN244.93. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 775 Oil & Gas companies, Cenovus Energy ranks worse than 72.77% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-13), Cenovus Energy's current share price is MXN415.00. Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN206.47. Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.01.

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

MEX:CVE N' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 1.26   Max: 2.5
Current: 2.2

During the past years, Cenovus Energy's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.50. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 1.26.

MEX:CVE N's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
72.77% of 775 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs MEX:CVE N: 2.20

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 Mar. 2026 was MXN228.364. 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 MXN206.47 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Cenovus Energy  (MEX:CVE N) 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
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.19 1.10 1.40 1.38 2.17

MEX:CVE N 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
=415.00/206.47
=2.01

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=228.364/132.2623*132.2623
=228.364

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Cenovus Energy Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 200.986 102.002 260.612
201609 202.352 101.765 262.995
201612 214.976 101.449 280.272
201703 197.772 102.634 254.865
201706 217.984 103.029 279.835
201709 233.737 103.345 299.141
201712 250.100 103.345 320.082
201803 221.563 105.004 279.079
201806 231.524 105.557 290.098
201809 217.508 105.636 272.332
201812 207.743 105.399 260.691
201903 205.655 106.979 254.259
201906 224.090 107.690 275.221
201909 233.287 107.611 286.727
201912 223.780 107.769 274.639
202003 242.394 107.927 297.048
202006 239.932 108.401 292.745
202009 231.428 108.164 282.988
202012 211.133 108.559 257.232
202103 186.201 110.298 223.281
202106 186.585 111.720 220.893
202109 191.855 112.905 224.748
202112 184.811 113.774 214.843
202203 191.231 117.646 214.990
202206 207.573 120.806 227.258
202209 214.076 120.648 234.684
202212 203.384 120.964 222.381
202303 189.359 122.702 204.113
202306 182.075 124.203 193.889
202309 193.179 125.230 204.026
202312 190.466 125.072 201.415
202403 192.024 126.258 201.156
202406 212.343 127.522 220.237
202409 230.989 127.285 240.022
202412 236.061 127.364 245.140
202503 233.249 129.181 238.813
202506 223.643 129.892 227.724
202509 212.496 130.287 215.718
202512 218.364 130.366 221.540
202603 228.364 132.262 228.364

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 2.01 mean?
Cenovus Energy (MEX:CVE N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.01 as of Jul. 13, 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 60% above median its historical median of 1.26. 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 #564 out of 775 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 72.8%.
Is Cenovus Energy's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Cenovus Energy's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.01 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. 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 1.18. Cenovus Energy's value of 2.01 is 70.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #564 out of 775 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cenovus Energy has a GF Score™ of 65/100, 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 #564 out of 775 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 1.18. Cenovus Energy's value of 2.01 is 70.3% 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 1.26 vs. the industry median of 1.18, 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 1.18, based on 775 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 2.01 is 70.3% 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 1.18 — 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 2.01, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. 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?
Cenovus Energy (MEX:CVE N) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.01. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN244.93, compared to a current price of MXN415.00 — trading 69.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 70.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.18. Cenovus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 (MEX:CVE N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.01 as of Jul. 13, 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 (MEX:CVE N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenovus Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN415.00 is trading 69.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN244.93.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CVE N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.01 (60% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
  • GF Value™: MXN244.93 vs. price of MXN415.00 (69.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#564 of 775)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CVE N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cenovus Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
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.
65GF Score

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