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CVR EnergyCVI +8.04%67 EV-to-FCF is 71.32 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 792% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CVI with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 579 Oil & Gas companies, CVR Energy ranks worse than 90.33% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, CVR Energy's Enterprise Value is $4,850 Mil.
CVR Energy's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $68 Mil. Therefore, CVR Energy's EV-to-FCF for today is 71.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for CVR Energy's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CVI'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -88.7 Med: 8 Max: 311.13
Current: 71.32
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CVR Energy was 311.13. The lowest was -88.70. And the median was 8.00.
CVI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 90.33% of 579
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 15.75
vs CVI: 71.32
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
CVR Energy's share price for today is $33.46.
CVR Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.430.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
CVR Energy EV-to-FCF Related Terms
CVR Energy EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CVR Energy's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, CVR Energy's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.
CVR Energy EV-to-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CVR Energy's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CVR Energy's EV-to-FCF falls into.
CVR Energy's current Enterprise Value is $4,850 Mil.
CVR Energy's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $68 Mil.
* 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.
CVR Energy (CVI) has a EV-to-FCF of 71.32 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CVR Energy and its competitors. This is 792% above median its historical median of 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, CVR Energy ranks #523 out of 579 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is CVR Energy's EV-to-FCF too high?
CVR Energy's current EV-to-FCF of 71.32 is 792% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. CVR Energy's value of 71.32 is 352.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVR Energy ranks #523 out of 579 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CVR Energy has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVR Energy's EV-to-FCF compare to PARR and DKL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CVR Energy ranks #523 out of 579 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places CVR Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. CVR Energy's value of 71.32 is 352.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.00 vs. the industry median of 15.75, CVR 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 EV-to-FCF for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Oil & Gas companies is 15.75, based on 579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CVR Energy's current EV-to-FCF of 71.32 is 352.8% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CVR Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVR Energy's current EV-to-FCF is 71.32, which is 792% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVR Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVR Energy (CVI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.77, compared to a current price of $33.46 — trading 35.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 71.32, which is 792% above median its 10-year median of 8.00 and 352.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 15.75. CVR Energy's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CVR Energy (CVI), the current EV-to-FCF is 71.32 as of Jul. 14, 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 CVR Energy (CVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVR Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.46 is trading 35.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.77.
GuruFocus considers CVR Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CVI:
EV-to-FCF: 71.32 (792% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
GF Value™: $24.77 vs. price of $33.46 (35.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 352.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#523 of 579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CVR Energy Inc is a holding company that engages in petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing through its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries include several complex, full-coking crude oil refineries, along with a crude oil gathering system, pipelines, storage tanks, and marketing and supply. The company's refineries can process blends of a variety of crude oil ranging from heavy sour to light sweet crude oil. Crude oil for CVR's refineries is supplied through its wholly-owned gathering system and pipeline. From its refineries, CVR supplies products through tanker trucks directly to customers located in close geographic proximity and customers at throughput terminals. The company's customers include retailers, railroads, and farm cooperatives.
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