CVI

Based on CVR Energy, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does CVR Energy do?

CVR Energy operates two segments: petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing. Its refineries in Kansas and Oklahoma produce gasoline and diesel, while its fertilizer plants in Kansas and Illinois produce ammonia and UAN for agricultural and industrial customers.

Does CVI pay dividends?

Yes, CVR Energy pays a regular dividend. The company's cash generation from refining and fertilizer operations has historically supported distributions, though the cyclical nature of both businesses means dividend levels can vary. Check the investor relations page for the latest declared amounts.

When does CVI report earnings?

CVR Energy follows a standard quarterly earnings cadence for US-listed companies. For the exact schedule and most recent results, refer to the investor relations section of CVR Energy's official website.

Is CVI a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates CVI as Poor overall. While Valuation scores Good and Growth is Neutral, the Quality, Moat, and Risk pillars all rate Weak. That combination signals meaningful structural concerns. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is CVI overvalued?

CVI's Valuation pillar is rated Good, suggesting the stock is not considered expensive relative to its fundamentals at current levels. However, a favorable valuation alone does not offset the Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, and Risk. Context matters when evaluating any single pillar.

How does CVI compare to its competitors?

CVR Energy competes with independent refiners like Par Pacific and Delek US Holdings, as well as diversified energy companies like Cosan. CVR's dual-segment structure — combining refining with nitrogen fertilizer — distinguishes it from pure-play refiners, though it also introduces additional commodity exposure.

What is CVI's market cap bracket?

CVR Energy is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a range where institutional coverage exists but liquidity and analyst attention may be lower than for large-cap energy peers.

Who founded CVR Energy?

CVR Energy was incorporated in 2007, though the underlying refining operations trace back to assets with a much longer history — some dating to 1906. CVR Energy is currently a subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises L.P. Founding details are widely available through public filings.

Is CVI a long-term quality investment?

From a long-term quality perspective, CVI's Poor overall UQS Score and Weak ratings in Quality, Moat, and Risk raise durability concerns. Commodity-driven businesses without strong competitive moats can struggle to compound value consistently over time. Pro members can view the complete long-term quality indicators.

What is the main competitive advantage of CVR Energy?

CVR Energy's Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating limited durable competitive advantages. Its mid-continent refinery locations offer some geographic cost benefits during favorable crude differentials, and the dual-segment model provides partial diversification — but neither creates a strong structural moat.

What sector does CVI belong to?

CVR Energy operates in the Energy sector, specifically within petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing. These are commodity-intensive sub-industries where margins are heavily influenced by external price factors rather than company-specific pricing power.

Is CVI a growth stock or value stock?

Based on UQS pillar ratings, CVI leans toward value territory — its Valuation pillar is Good while Growth is only Neutral. It does not exhibit the characteristics of a high-growth stock, making it more relevant to investors focused on valuation-relative positioning than earnings expansion.

CVR Energy, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

CVR Energy, Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

CVR Energy, Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

CVR Energy, Inc. has a mixed valuation — some metrics suggest fair value while others appear stretched.

CVR Energy, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CVI.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for CVR Energy, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses CVR Energy, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether CVR Energy, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.