Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CVR Energy's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-105 Mil. CVR Energy's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,980 Mil. Therefore, CVR Energy's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CVR Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CVI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.06 Med: 4.54 Max: 13.69
Current: 4.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CVR Energy was 13.69%. The lowest was -5.06%. And the median was 4.54%.
CVI's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 88.7% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs CVI: 4.35
CVR Energy had a gross margin of -5.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CVR Energy was 0.00% per year.
CVR Energy (NYSE:CVI) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
CVR Energy had a gross margin of -5.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
CVR Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
CVR Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CVR Energy's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CVR Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CVR Energy's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
CVR Energy (CVI) has a Gross Margin % of -5.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CVR Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CVR Energy ranks #769 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is CVR Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
CVR Energy's current Gross Margin % is -5.30%. Based on the distribution chart, CVR Energy ranks #769 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CVR Energy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVR Energy's Gross Margin % compare to PARR and DK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CVR Energy ranks #769 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CVR Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CVR Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVR Energy's current Gross Margin % is -5.30%. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.64, compared to a current price of $26.80 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -5.30%. CVR Energy's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CVR Energy (CVI), the current Gross Margin % is -5.30% as of Mar. 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 $26.80 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.64.
GuruFocus considers CVR Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CVI:
Gross Margin %: -5.30%
GF Value™: $24.64 vs. price of $26.80 (8.8% above fair value)
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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