TSE:BTE

Baytex Energy Corp (BTE.TO)

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This summary was created by AI, based on 21 opinions in the last 12 months.

Baytex Energy Corp (BTE-T) has garnered mixed reviews from analysts, reflecting a complex landscape for the company. While some experts commend the recent strategic pivot back to Canadian operations, highlighting successful divestments and potential cash flow improvements, others express caution due to concerns over its balance sheet and inventory depth. Analysts note the volatility in oil prices and the geopolitical context impacting the sector, with many suggesting that the stock could act as a decent vehicle for short-term plays. The company's recent efforts to reduce debt and focus on shareholder returns through buybacks are seen as positive steps, yet some remain skeptical about its long-term growth potential given its past missteps and legacy issues. Overall, there is a blend of optimism and caution as investors navigate the oil market's unpredictable nature.

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Fair Value
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COMMENT

The low shown mid-2012 on the chart is very important. You want to avoid energy stocks that have taken out there 2012 low. This one has not so he would favour it. 6% yield.

TOP PICK

Very good yield at a little over 6%. The big thing is heavy oil. Seaway reversal is underway, Keystone will likely get approved, BP’s Whiting refinery will be coming on and light/heavy oil differential will close. If the differential does close, this is huge. Has decent production growth.

WEAK BUY

One of the first companies to hire CN to transport oil. Likes it, likes the yield and the balance sheet. But he questions buying oil except for the dividend. Dividend is solid as a rock.

TOP PICK

Considerable visibility in depth of inventory to offer 8%-10% oil growth going out 5 years. Balance sheet has essentially an undrawn line of credit. Offers exposure to heavy oil which he thinks will be the place to be. 6.1% dividend yield.

COMMENT

Produces heavy oil that is drillable and pumpable. Have a very solid land base were they can drill section after section. Right now they are suffering because of the price for heavy oil. Shipping a fair amount by rail, this seems to be the answer. Word is out that there is some pressure on their margins right now but he is holding his position because the yield is reasonable. He wants to see the next quarterly earnings.

TOP PICK

Heavy oil producer. Good solid company. Solid balance sheet and solid assets. Problem is the big discount to what they produce. If Keystone XL gets approved and people start to price in the differential coming down, it will be very beneficial for them. Have taken proactive steps to mitigate some of the discount. One of the leaders and pioneers in shipping by rail and have used hedges very aggressively. 6% yield is safe.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Feb 10/12. Down 17.58%.) The only Canadian oil company that he is holding. Thinks they can continue to grow production in a very accretive way. Has concerns because of all the oil being found in North America, Canadian oils might be in trouble because they can’t ship it. Continuing to increase production. His company has a target of $53.

HOLD

It’s been touch for so many Canadian energy companies over the last few months because of the price differential. They are into heavier crudes. There are a number of refineries in the US that have shut down for retrofits. Pays a good dividend so it pays you to be patient. His target is $50 and then he would take a hard look at it as to whether to scale out of it.

TOP PICK

Very strong balance sheet. Predictable growth and production, close to 8% a year over the next 5 years in the heavy oil end. Differentials should improve gradually over the summer through the 1st half of 2014. Looking for low double-digit returns over the next 5 years. Yield of 5.72%.

BUY

Differentials right now are at extremes for heavy oil. This company is adding to their refinery, which should help to alleviate some of the differentials in heavy oil spreads. Have upped their guidance this year unlike many other companies. Good balance sheet with debt to cash flow of about 1.4%.

TOP PICK

One of the great themes for 2013 will be the reduction in the heavy/light differential from its current levels. Historically low. This is going to improve over the year. Stock is down over 25% for the year. Dividend yield of 5.96%. On a total return basis you are looking at over 30%. P/E ratio 18.8%. EPS $2.62.

COMMENT

(Market Call Minute.) Been adding to his position but there is potentially a better buying opportunity in the coming months as the differential continues to widen. 6% yield.

BUY

Has been a great performer until the last 6 months of last year. Lack of performance in the last half of last year was really because of 1) departure of the CEO last summer and 2) the fall of heavy oil prices. This company has done a great job in growing production and protecting the dividend. He would take advantage of some of the uncertainty.

HOLD

(Market Call Minute.) Has some ability to come back.

BUY

Thinks it will run back up to $59. He did a study last year of those beaten up in tax loss selling and they were up an average of 15% in the first half of January.

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