CVI (CVR Energy) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


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69 GF Score
Price $28.10
GF Value $24.65
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CVR Energy Moat Score?

CVR Energy CVI +3.69% 69 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates CVI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Oil & Gas companies, CVR Energy ranks better than 94.25% on this metric.

CVR Energy has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

CVR Energy has Narrow Moat: CVR Energy benefits from cost advantages in refining and a strong distribution network. While it has some pricing power in energy markets, the competitive nature of the industry and moderate switching costs support a solid narrow moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes CVR Energy might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

CVR Energy  (NYSE:CVI) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

CVR Energy Moat Score Related Terms

CVI vs PARR, DKL, DK: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, CVR Energy's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CVR Energy's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CVR Energy's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
CVR Energy (CVI) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, CVR Energy ranks #60 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is CVR Energy's Moat Score too high?
CVR Energy's current Moat Score is 5. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. CVR Energy's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVR Energy ranks #60 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CVR Energy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVR Energy's Moat Score compare to PARR and DKL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CVR Energy ranks #60 out of 1044 companies for Moat Score. This places CVR Energy in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. CVR Energy's value of 5 is 400% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,044 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CVR Energy's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVR Energy's current Moat Score is 5. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.65, compared to a current price of $28.10 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CVR Energy (CVI), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 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 $28.10 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.65. GuruFocus considers CVR Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CVI:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $24.65 vs. price of $28.10 (14% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Oil & Gas median (#60 of 1044)

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 0HRR:UKFL9:Germany
Address 2277 Plaza Drive, Suite 500, Sugar Land, TX, USA, 77479
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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