Chevron Corp. (CVX) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Chevron Corp. (CVX) has a Graham intrinsic value of $94.27 per share. At $224.99 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 139% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 5.9% a year to $184.4B, with an average return on invested capital of 7.2%.

Graham intrinsic value
$94.27
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$224.99
Price vs Graham value
139% above
Market cap
$417.6B
Revenue (FY2025)
$184.4B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
5.9%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
7.2%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$16.6B

CVX 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $184.4B $12.3B $6.63 $16.6B — 6.4%
FY2024 $193.4B $17.7B $9.72 $15.0B — 10.5%
FY2023 $196.9B $21.4B $11.36 $19.8B — 12.7%
FY2022 $235.7B $35.5B $18.28 $37.6B — 21.7%
FY2021 $155.6B $15.6B $8.14 $21.1B — 9.4%
FY2020 $94.5B -$5.5B -$2.96 $1.7B — -3.4%
FY2019 $139.9B $2.9B $1.54 $13.2B — 1.7%
FY2018 $158.9B $14.8B $7.74 $16.8B — 8.5%
FY2017 $134.7B $9.2B $4.85 $7.1B — 5.2%
FY2016 $110.2B -$497.0M -$0.27 -$5.3B — -0.3%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Chevron Corporation has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 5.9% annually over the past decade.

Chevron Corporation has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 7.2% ROIC.

Chevron Corporation has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Chevron Corporation is modeled at 4.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $94.27 per share.

CVX stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Chevron Corp. (CVX) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 4.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, CVX's intrinsic value is about $94.27 per share.

Is CVX stock undervalued?

At $224.99 (close on Oct 17, 2026), CVX trades 139% above its Graham value of $94.27. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Chevron Corp. grown?

Revenue went from $110.2B in fiscal 2016 to $184.4B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%. Net income was $12.3B in fiscal 2025.

Does Chevron Corp. generate free cash flow?

Chevron Corp. generated $16.6B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is CVX's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 7.2%, and average return on equity was 8.1%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this CVX data come from?

From Chevron Corp.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 6, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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