Cenovus EnergyTSX:CVE +0.60%66 PB Ratio is 2.02 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates TSX:CVE with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of C$22.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Oil & Gas companies, Cenovus Energy ranks worse than 66.96% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-27), Cenovus Energy's share price is C$35.17. Cenovus Energy's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$17.38. Hence, Cenovus Energy's PB Ratio of today is 2.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cenovus Energy's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CVE'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 1.23 Max: 2.49
Current: 2.02
During the past 13 years, Cenovus Energy's highest PB Ratio was 2.49. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 1.23.
TSX:CVE's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 66.96% of 923
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs TSX:CVE: 2.02
During the past 12 months, Cenovus Energy's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Cenovus Energy was 11.80% per year. The lowest was -6.70% per year. And the median was 1.90% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Cenovus Energy PB Ratio Related Terms
Cenovus Energy PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cenovus Energy's PB Ratio 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 Integrated subindustry, Cenovus Energy's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cenovus Energy's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cenovus Energy's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Cenovus Energy's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) has a PB Ratio of 2.02 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Cenovus Energy and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Cenovus Energy's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 2.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #618 out of 923 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Cenovus Energy's PB Ratio too high?
Cenovus Energy's current PB Ratio of 2.02 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 2.49. The Oil & Gas industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Cenovus Energy's value of 2.02 is 45.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #618 out of 923 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 PB Ratio compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cenovus Energy ranks #618 out of 923 companies for PB Ratio. This places Cenovus Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. Cenovus Energy's value of 2.02 is 45.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cenovus Energy's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 2.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.39, Cenovus 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 PB Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median PB Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.39, based on 923 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cenovus Energy's current PB Ratio of 2.02 is 45.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Cenovus Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cenovus Energy's current PB Ratio is 2.02, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 1.23. 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$22.41, compared to a current price of C$35.17 — trading 56.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.02, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 45.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.39. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE), the current PB Ratio is 2.02 as of Jun. 27, 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$35.17 is trading 56.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$22.41.
GuruFocus considers Cenovus Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CVE:
PB Ratio: 2.02 (64% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: C$22.41 vs. price of C$35.17 (56.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#618 of 923)
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 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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