Ovintiv Inc. (OVV) — Stock Score Summary

Ovintiv Inc. (OVV) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (68/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Ovintiv is a premier North American E&P with multi-basin asset depth (Permian, Montney, Anadarko) and a very low cost of supply. With geopolitical instability in the Middle East placing a structural floor under global energy prices, OVV's high-margin, liquids-rich inventory is poised to generate massive free cash flow. Management is highly disciplined, returning a significant portion of owner earnings to shareholders via buybacks and dividends, trading at a highly attractive valuation.

Ovintiv Inc. is a North American independent energy producer primarily focused on the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in key unconventional basins. Its competitive strength lies in its extensive resource base in prolific basins like the Permian and Anadarko, combined with operational efficiency and a disciplined capital allocation strategy. The company is a significant player in North American unconventional energy production, characterized by its focus on optimizing returns from a deep inventory of drilling locations.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$59.29
Market Cap$15.7B
P/E (TTM)19.50
P/E (Forward)7.51
Price/Book1.45
Return on Equity7.1%
Return on Invested Capital6.5%
Debt/Equity67.57
Gross Margin52.7%
Operating Margin29.2%
Revenue Growth8.5%
Dividend Yield2.0%
Free Cash Flow$876M

Ovintiv Inc. operates in the Oil & Gas E&P industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ovintiv Inc.’s (OVV) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ovintiv Inc. (OVV) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (48), and Momentum (68) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Ovintiv Inc. have an economic moat?
Ovintiv Inc. (OVV) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Ovintiv Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ovintiv Inc. (OVV) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Ovintiv Inc. in?
Ovintiv Inc. (OVV) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas E&P industry (United States).