Cenovus Energy (MEX:CVE N) Days Sales Outstanding: 22.50 (As of Jun. 2026) — 62% Above Median

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MEX:CVE N Cenovus Energy Inc MEX:CVE N
61 GF Score
Price MXN488.00
GF Value MXN270.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cenovus Energy Days Sales Outstanding?

Cenovus Energy MEX:CVE N 61 Days Sales Outstanding is 22.50 as of Jun. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 13.92. GuruFocus rates MEX:CVE N with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN270.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 896 Oil & Gas companies, Cenovus Energy ranks better than 81.36% on this metric.

Cenovus Energy's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN58,532 Mil. Cenovus Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN237,328 Mil. Hence, Cenovus Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was 22.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cenovus Energy's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:CVE N' s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.49   Med: 13.92   Max: 24.26
Current: 24.26

During the past 13 years, Cenovus Energy's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 24.26. The lowest was 1.49. And the median was 13.92.

MEX:CVE N's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than
81.36% of 896 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 45.36 vs MEX:CVE N: 24.26

Cenovus Energy's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Jun. 2025 (20.17) to Jun. 2026 (22.50).


Cenovus Energy  (MEX:CVE N) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation

For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.


Cenovus Energy Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms


Cenovus Energy Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cenovus Energy's Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Cenovus Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Sales Outstanding
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Cenovus Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Days Sales Outstanding 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 20.17 26.68 25.56 26.54 22.50

MEX:CVE N vs XOM, CVX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Cenovus Energy's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cenovus Energy's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cenovus Energy's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


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Cenovus Energy Days Sales Outstanding Calculation

Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Cenovus Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (34810.735 + 39757.421) / 2 ) / 688523.871*365
=37284.078 / 688523.871*365
=19.77

Cenovus Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Mar. 2026 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jun. 2026 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (62220.701 + 54843.622) / 2 ) / 237328.283*365 / 4
=58532.1615 / 237328.283*365 / 4
=22.50

* 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.

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What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 22.50 mean?
Cenovus Energy (MEX:CVE N) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 22.50 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Cenovus Energy and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 13.92. Over the past decade, Cenovus Energy's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 1.49 to 24.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #167 out of 896 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Cenovus Energy's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Cenovus Energy's current Days Sales Outstanding of 22.50 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 13.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.49 to a high of 24.26. The Oil & Gas industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.36. Cenovus Energy's value of 22.50 is 50.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #167 out of 896 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cenovus Energy has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cenovus Energy's Days Sales Outstanding compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #167 out of 896 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Cenovus Energy in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.36. Cenovus Energy's value of 22.50 is 50.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Cenovus Energy's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 1.49 to 24.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.92 vs. the industry median of 45.36, Cenovus Energy has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Oil & Gas companies is 45.36, based on 896 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cenovus Energy's current Days Sales Outstanding of 22.50 is 50.4% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Cenovus Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 45.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cenovus Energy's current Days Sales Outstanding is 22.50, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 13.92. 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 (MEX:CVE N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN270.64, compared to a current price of MXN488.00 — trading 80.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 22.50, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 13.92 and 50.4% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 45.36. Cenovus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cenovus Energy (MEX:CVE N), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 22.50 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 (MEX:CVE N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenovus Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN488.00 is trading 80.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN270.64. GuruFocus considers Cenovus Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CVE N:

  • Days Sales Outstanding: 22.50 (62% above median its 10-year median of 13.92)
  • GF Value™: MXN270.64 vs. price of MXN488.00 (80.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50.4% below the Oil & Gas median (#167 of 896)

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.
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