In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Cenovus Energy's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-146.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cenovus Energy's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CVE N's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 3.945 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Cenovus Energy (MEX:CVE N) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Cenovus Energy Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Cenovus Energy Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cenovus Energy's Net Current Asset Value 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.
MEX:CVE N vs XOM, CVX: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Cenovus Energy's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cenovus Energy's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cenovus Energy's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of MXN-146.46 mean?
Cenovus Energy (MEX:CVE N) has a Net Current Asset Value of MXN-146.46 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Cenovus Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #999999 out of 296 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Cenovus Energy's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Cenovus Energy's current Net Current Asset Value is MXN-146.46. Based on the distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #999999 out of 296 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cenovus Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cenovus Energy's Net Current Asset Value compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #999999 out of 296 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Cenovus Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.95. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Oil & Gas companies is 3.95, based on 296 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Cenovus Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cenovus Energy's current Net Current Asset Value is MXN-146.46. 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?
Cenovus Energy (MEX:CVE N) has a current Net Current Asset Value of MXN-146.46. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN265.67, compared to a current price of MXN415.00 — trading 56.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is MXN-146.46. Cenovus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cenovus Energy (MEX:CVE N), the current Net Current Asset Value is MXN-146.46 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 Cenovus Energy (MEX:CVE N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenovus Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN415.00 is trading 56.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN265.67.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CVE N:
Net Current Asset Value: MXN-146.46
GF Value™: MXN265.67 vs. price of MXN415.00 (56.2% above fair value)
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 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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