(CVI) CVR Energy - Ratings and Ratios

CVR Energy operates at the intersection of energy and agriculture, refining petroleum products and manufacturing nitrogen fertilizers. They run two refineries: a coking medium-sour crude oil refinery in Kansas and a crude oil refinery in Oklahoma, supported by logistics assets. These facilities produce gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products, serving a diverse customer base including retailers, railroads, and agricultural cooperatives.

The companys nitrogen fertilizer segment utilizes pet coke gasification at a North American plant and another facility in Illinois, producing ammonia and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) for agricultural and industrial use. Financially, CVR Energy has a market cap of $1.96 billion with a trailing P/E of 28.28 and a forward P/E of 147.06. Investors should consider the companys debt levels and the cyclical nature of refining margins when evaluating its investment potential, which ties closely to energy market dynamics and agricultural demand.