Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -7.10% (As of Jun. 2026)

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TSX:CVE Cenovus Energy Inc TSX:CVE
66 GF Score
Price C$42.27
GF Value C$25.23
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cenovus Energy 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Cenovus Energy TSX:CVE -0.49% 66 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -7.10% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CVE with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of C$25.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 816 Oil & Gas companies, Cenovus Energy ranks worse than 61.89% on this metric.

Cenovus Energy's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$3.01.

During the past 12 months, Cenovus Energy's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 63.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -7.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 41.30% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Cenovus Energy was 105.00% per year. The lowest was -47.80% per year. And the median was -2.10% per year.


Cenovus Energy  (TSX:CVE) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.


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TSX:CVE vs XOM, CVX: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Cenovus Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cenovus Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cenovus Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Cenovus Energy 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -7.10% mean?
Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -7.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Cenovus Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #505 out of 816 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Cenovus Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Cenovus Energy's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -7.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #505 out of 816 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cenovus Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cenovus Energy's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #505 out of 816 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Cenovus Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 0.95, based on 816 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Cenovus Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cenovus Energy's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -7.10%. 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 (TSX:CVE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$25.23, compared to a current price of C$42.27 — trading 67.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -7.10%. Cenovus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -7.10% 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 (TSX:CVE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenovus Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$42.27 is trading 67.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$25.23. GuruFocus considers Cenovus Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CVE:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -7.10%
  • GF Value™: C$25.23 vs. price of C$42.27 (67.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX: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 CVE:USACXD:Germany
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.
66GF Score

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