Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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TSX:CVE Cenovus Energy Inc TSX:CVE
71 GF Score
Price C$39.38
GF Value C$25.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Cenovus Energy Financial Strength?

Cenovus Energy TSX:CVE -0.58% 71 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates TSX:CVE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of C$25.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Cenovus 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.

Cenovus Energy's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 21.51. Cenovus Energy's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.15. As of today, Cenovus Energy's Altman Z-Score is 3.19.


Cenovus Energy  (TSX:CVE) 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.

Cenovus Energy has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Cenovus Energy Financial Strength Related Terms


TSX:CVE vs XOM, CVX: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Cenovus 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.


Cenovus Energy Financial Strength vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Cenovus 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:

Cenovus Energy's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$-199 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$4,281 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$11,248 Mil.

Cenovus 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*4281/-199
=21.51

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

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

Cenovus 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
=(383 + 11248) / 76352
=0.15

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.

Cenovus Energy has a Z-score of 3.19, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.19 is strong.

* 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?
Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) 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 Cenovus Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Cenovus Energy's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00.
Is Cenovus Energy's Financial Strength too high?
Cenovus Energy's current Financial Strength of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Cenovus Energy has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cenovus Energy's Financial Strength compare to XOM and CVX?
Cenovus Energy's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Cenovus Energy's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 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 Cenovus Energy and its competitors. Cenovus Energy's current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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$25.26, compared to a current price of C$39.38 — trading 55.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Cenovus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE), 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 Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenovus Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$39.38 is trading 55.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$25.26. GuruFocus considers Cenovus Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CVE:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: C$25.26 vs. price of C$39.38 (55.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CVE:USACXD:Germany
Address 225 - 6 Avenue SW, Suite 4100, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1N2
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.
71GF Score

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