(CVI) CVR Energy - Ratings and Ratios

CVR Energy, Inc. operates as a diversified energy company with a focus on petroleum refining, renewable fuels, and nitrogen fertilizer production. The company is structured into three primary business segments: Petroleum, Renewables, and Nitrogen Fertilizer. The Petroleum segment specializes in refining and marketing transportation fuels, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, utilizing two key refineries in Kansas and Oklahoma. These facilities process medium-sour crude oil and provide logistics support for crude gathering. The segment serves a diverse customer base, including retailers, railroads, and agricultural cooperatives. The Renewables segment focuses on producing renewable diesel from feedstocks such as soybean oil and corn oil, aligning with growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. The Nitrogen Fertilizer segment operates two production facilities, one in Kansas using pet coke gasification and another in Illinois, manufacturing ammonia, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN), and nitric acid. These products are primarily sold to agricultural customers for crop nutrition and industrial applications. Established in 1906, CVR Energy is headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, and is a subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P.

Over the next three months, CVR Energys stock is expected to experience volatility due to its current technical positioning. The stock is trading slightly above its 20-day and 50-day moving averages (SMA) at 17.92 and 18.91, respectively, but below its 200-day SMA of 20.94, indicating potential bearish medium-term momentum. The Average True Range (ATR) of 0.99 suggests moderate price fluctuations. From a fundamental perspective, the companys high P/E ratio of 306.83 raises concerns about valuation, though the forward P/E of 27.17 indicates investor expectations of improved future earnings. The low P/S ratio of 0.24 reflects undervaluation relative to sales, while the P/B ratio of 2.63 and RoE of 1.00 highlight profitability challenges. Overall, the stock may face short-term consolidation but could see downside pressure in the medium term due to its elevated valuation metrics.