Chevron Corporation (CVX) Fundamental Analysis
Chevron Corporation operates in a cyclical, commodity-sensitive industry, so each quarter is best judged against the cycle rather than in isolation. It is solidly profitable, with a latest net margin of 5%. Cash generation is currently a watch item and warrants close attention. The latest filing shows a mixed picture across the four dimensions.
Beat Index assesses Chevron Corporation across sixteen analysis tabs, spanning revenue and income, margins, cash flow, returns, liquidity and leverage, working capital, intrinsic value, commitments, insider activity, risk, and its latest 10-Q currently flags revenue growth, profit margins, cash generation and balance-sheet strength for closer review. Every figure is taken as-reported from SEC EDGAR filings, with no vendor adjustments.
At a glance
- PositiveNo standout strength in the latest quarter.
- WatchGrowth: Revenue +3% YoY (cycle)
- ConcernCash Generation: Negative free cash flow
Trend matrix, last 4 quarters
| Dimension | 2026-03-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-06-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Revenue +3% YoY (cycle) | Revenue -5% YoY (cycle) | Revenue -2% YoY (cycle) | Revenue -10% YoY (cycle) |
| Profitability | Net margin 5% | Net margin 6% | Net margin 7% | Net margin 6% |
| Cash Generation | Negative free cash flow | FCF margin 12% | FCF margin 10% | FCF margin 11% |
| Balance Sheet | Debt/equity 0.2x | Debt/equity 0.2x | Debt/equity 0.2x | Current ratio 1.0x (low debt, cash-generative) |
Quarterly financials
| Metric | 2026-03-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $47.56B | $45.79B | $48.17B | $44.38B | $46.10B |
| Cash & equivalents | $5.32B | $6.29B | $7.72B | $4.06B | $4.64B |
| Net income | $2.21B | $2.77B | $3.54B | $2.49B | $3.50B |
| Operating cash flow | $2.51B | $10.79B | $9.38B | $8.58B | $5.19B |
| Free cash flow | -$1.55B | $5.53B | $4.94B | $4.86B | $1.26B |
Figures in USD, as reported to the SEC. Longer history is available in the full analysis.
What's inside the full dashboard
Sixteen analysis tabs, all sourced from SEC filings, no estimates.
- Cash Flow: Free cash flow generation and operating cash flow trends.
- Intrinsic Value: Discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation and enterprise multiples.
- Liquidity & Leverage: Balance-sheet strength: assets, liabilities, debt and liquidity ratios.
- Margins: Gross, operating, and net profit margin analysis.
- Returns: Return on equity, return on assets, and return on invested capital.
- Revenue & Income: Revenue growth, composition, and year-over-year income trends.
- Working Capital: Working-capital efficiency, cash conversion and asset-turnover metrics.
- Risk: Debt levels, liquidity ratios, and financial risk indicators.
- Insider: Insider stock transactions and executive activity.
- Commitments: Operating leases, purchase commitments, and future obligations.
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