
TSE:ATH
This summary was created by AI, based on 11 opinions in the last 12 months.
Athabasca Oil Sands Corp (ATH-T) is currently seen as a strong investment in the oil sands sector, as multiple experts highlight its commitment to returning 100% of free cash flow to shareholders while reducing share count and increasing production. Many reviews suggest that the stock has a positive long-term outlook, with expectations of significant upside potential, particularly at higher oil prices, indicating confidence in its ability to rebound despite market volatility. Technical indicators also support the idea of a long-term bullish trend, along with substantial reserve potential and ongoing stock buybacks. While some experts express caution about market pressures, the overall sentiment is optimistic, suggesting this is an attractive buying opportunity going forward.
ATH vs HSE vs MEG? The clear stand out is MEG, who is 55% hedged at $59 oil prices. ATH has a high cost project with Hangingstone and is burning cash, although they have enough liquidity for the next 9 months. He would never own HSE, because of their ESG issues. All bets are off for all of them if $25 oil prices remain in 2021.
A smaller cap stock, so he is a little leery. He also thinks they tried to roll out debt to 2027 that has created some headwind. If you believe in $60 this is a screaming buy, anything less than that it is questionable in its ability to generate positive cash flow. He would prefer MEG-T instead.
It is a heavy oil play and needs a lot of capital. They have not created any shareholder value since going public. MEG-T is a preference.
A penny stock, so less institutional money driving it and more retail money, so more volatility. Bearish channel. Constructively positive on oil, and oil comes into season in February. This one is a small cap, so he's not as excited as he would be by a Suncor.
(A Top Pick Jul 20/18, Down 58%) A small-cap oil stock, but nobody is buying small-cap oil. They are the most levered to a rising oil price or a compressing WCS oil price differential. Their outlook is good, but the market isn't buying. He sold this and bought Cenovus and Whitecap Resources.