Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (CVR) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
EV/EBITDA
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N/A
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5yr avg: 6.80
30Y Low3.4·High21.6
P/FCF
N/A
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5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low5.7·High59.2
P/B Ratio
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0.56
↓-28% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.78
30Y Low0.5·High1.6
ROE
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-5.6%
↓+13% vs avg
5yr avg: -6.4%
30Y Low-24%·High20%
Debt/EBITDA
N/A
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5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low0.3·High2.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CVR Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $11M | $13M | $15M | $16M | $28M | $25M | $22M | $25M | $30M | $31M | $40M |
| Enterprise Value | $10M | $13M | $13M | $15M | $24M | $23M | $20M | $23M | $30M | $30M | $40M |
| P/E Ratio → | -9.76 | — | — | — | 9.64 | 22.85 | 457.20 | 46.07 | 15.22 | 14.79 | 17.05 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.57 | 0.52 | 0.82 | 0.75 | 0.80 | 0.76 | 0.82 | 0.86 | 1.09 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.56 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.63 | 0.89 | 0.88 | 0.77 | 0.85 | 1.02 | 1.06 | 1.44 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18.21 | — | 18.51 | 20.10 |
| P/OCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35.41 | 7.86 | 16.18 | 10.26 | 9.98 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CVR EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.80 | 0.83 | 1.08 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | 4.88 | 8.72 | 15.44 | 12.54 | 8.01 | 8.22 | 8.43 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | — | — | 17.19 | — | 34.39 | 11.63 | 11.99 | 11.23 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17.17 | — | 17.82 | 19.93 |
CVR Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. earns an operating margin of -5.5%, below the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have expanded from -18.5% to -5.5% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. A negative ROE of -5.6% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 14.8% | 14.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 11.3% | 19.0% | 17.8% | 17.5% | 21.3% | 22.1% | 24.4% |
| Operating Margin | -5.5% | -5.5% | -19.1% | -18.5% | 10.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% | 1.5% | 6.5% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | -3.9% | -3.9% | -20.8% | -14.0% | 8.5% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 5.4% | 5.8% | 6.4% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -5.6% | -5.6% | -24.4% | -15.5% | 9.6% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 1.8% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| ROA | -4.6% | -4.6% | -21.9% | -14.3% | 8.8% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% | 7.7% |
| ROIC | -6.4% | -6.4% | -18.1% | -17.0% | 9.9% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 6.3% | 6.4% | 9.8% |
| ROCE | -7.3% | -7.3% | -21.9% | -20.2% | 11.5% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 8.0% | 8.1% | 12.3% |
CVR Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The company holds a net cash position — cash of $2M exceeds total debt of $920963, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.04 | -0.10 | -0.05 | -0.13 | -0.07 | -0.09 | -0.05 | -0.02 | -0.04 | -0.01 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | -0.84 | -0.76 | -2.03 | -0.76 | -0.19 | -0.32 | -0.07 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | -1.04 | — | -0.69 | -0.18 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Net cash position: cash ($2M) exceeds total debt ($920963)
CVR Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.'s current ratio of 5.21x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.59x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 8.50x to 5.21x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.21 | 5.21 | 5.67 | 8.50 | 12.87 | 10.31 | 11.89 | 11.13 | 7.79 | 8.68 | 8.21 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 4.57 | 7.48 | 5.76 | 8.50 | 8.07 | 5.41 | 6.64 | 6.22 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.98 | 1.69 | 3.98 | 2.55 | 4.80 | 4.93 | 3.03 | 4.04 | 3.68 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.20 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.00 | 1.07 | 0.88 | 1.04 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.19 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.85 | 3.85 | 3.99 | 4.38 | 3.27 | 3.23 | 4.40 | 5.48 | 4.80 | 6.15 | 6.17 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 48.11 | 42.52 | 50.90 | 53.97 | 60.68 | 68.31 | 51.18 | 54.29 | 54.36 | 52.48 |
CVR Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. returns 1.1% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | 29.6% | 76.4% | 995.8% | 211.8% | 55.0% | 53.4% | 40.6% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | 10.4% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 6.6% | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5.5% | — | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $966132 | $966132 | $966132 | $966132 | $966132 | $966132 | $966132 | $966132 | $966132 | $966132 |
Peer Comparison
Compare CVR with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CVRYou | $11M | -9.8 | — | — | 14.8% | -5.5% | -5.6% | -6.4% | — |
 IIIN | $574M | 14.1 | 7.4 | 30.3 | 14.4% | 8.4% | 11.4% | 14.1% | 0.1 |
 MLI | $15B | 20.3 | 14.7 | 22.5 | 27.4% | 21.4% | 28.7% | 44.7% | 0.0 |
 NVT | $30B | 42.8 | 37.8 | 80.1 | 37.7% | 15.8% | 20.4% | 8.9% | 1.9 |
 STLD | $36B | 31.4 | 19.6 | 72.5 | 13.0% | 8.1% | 13.3% | 9.2% | 2.1 |
 SWK | $13B | 32.6 | 12.3 | 19.5 | 29.9% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.8 |
 ITW | $76B | 25.3 | 18.4 | 28.2 | 44.1% | 26.3% | 93.7% | 29.0% | 1.9 |
 GFF | $4B | 82.0 | 20.8 | 13.5 | 42.0% | 8.2% | 34.2% | 9.1% | 5.9 |
 ACCO | $352M | 8.7 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 29.8% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.1 |
 LECO | $15B | 29.5 | 19.7 | 28.2 | 36.3% | 16.9% | 37.2% | 22.7% | 1.6 |
 NUE | $56B | 32.6 | 14.7 | — | 11.9% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 1.7 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.5 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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CVR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CVR stock.
What is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.'s P/E ratio?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.'s current P/E ratio is -9.8x. The historical average is 15.8x.
What is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.'s ROE?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.'s return on equity (ROE) is -5.6%. The historical average is 4.5%.
Is CVR stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. is trading at a P/E of -9.8x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.'s dividend yield?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.'s current dividend yield is 1.10%.
What are Chicago Rivet & Machine Co.'s profit margins?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. has 14.8% gross margin and -5.5% operating margin.