CVI (CVR Energy) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

CVI CVR Energy Inc CVI
60 GF Score
Price $41.76
GF Value $28.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is CVR Energy Financial Strength?

CVR Energy CVI +5.03% 60 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates CVI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

CVR Energy has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

CVR Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.12. CVR Energy's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.16. As of today, CVR Energy's Altman Z-Score is 2.94.


CVR Energy  (NYSE:CVI) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

CVR Energy has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


CVR Energy Financial Strength Related Terms


CVI vs DKL, DK, PARR: Financial Strength Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where CVR Energy's Financial Strength falls into.


CVI
60GF Score
CVR Energy Inc CVI
Financial Strength is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

CVR Energy Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

CVR Energy's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-25 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $78 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,771 Mil.

CVR Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*78/-25
=3.12

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

CVR Energy's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(28 + 1771) / 10952
=0.16

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

CVR Energy has a Z-score of 2.94, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that CVR Energy is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.94 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
CVR Energy (CVI) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on CVR Energy and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, CVR Energy's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is CVR Energy's Financial Strength too high?
CVR Energy's current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, CVR Energy has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVR Energy's Financial Strength compare to DKL and DK?
CVR Energy's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, CVR Energy's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on CVR Energy and its competitors. CVR Energy's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 $28.26, compared to a current price of $41.76 — trading 47.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. CVR Energy's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CVR Energy (CVI), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 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 $41.76 is trading 47.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.26. GuruFocus considers CVR Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CVI:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $28.26 vs. price of $41.76 (47.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

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.
60GF Score

Get the complete analysis for CVI

Financial Strength is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$41.76
Price
$28.26
GF Value