Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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TSX:CVE Cenovus Energy Inc TSX:CVE
59 GF Score
Price C$41.87
GF Value C$22.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Cenovus Energy Profitability Rank?

Cenovus Energy TSX:CVE +2.47% 59 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates TSX:CVE with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$22.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Cenovus Energy has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Cenovus Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.68%. As of today, Cenovus Energy's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Cenovus Energy Profitability Rank Related Terms


TSX:CVE vs XOM, CVX: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Cenovus Energy's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cenovus Energy's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Cenovus Energy Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Cenovus Energy has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Cenovus Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2359 / 13339
=17.68 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Cenovus Energy has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Cenovus Energy and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Cenovus Energy's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Cenovus Energy's Profitability Rank too high?
Cenovus Energy's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Cenovus Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cenovus Energy's Profitability Rank compare to XOM and CVX?
Cenovus Energy's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. Historically, Cenovus Energy's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 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 Profitability Rank for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Cenovus Energy and its competitors. Cenovus Energy's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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$22.14, compared to a current price of C$41.87 — trading 89.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Cenovus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 (TSX:CVE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cenovus Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$41.87 is trading 89.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$22.14. GuruFocus considers Cenovus Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CVE:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: C$22.14 vs. price of C$41.87 (89.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 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.
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