
TSE:BTE
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 various experts, reflecting a nuanced outlook on its performance and future potential. The company has made significant strides in improving its balance sheet, particularly through its divestiture of US assets, which has positioned it to focus more effectively on Canadian operations. While there are positive sentiments regarding its operational efficiencies and potential for share buybacks, concerns about inventory depth and overall market volatility remain prevalent. The current oil price environment, influenced by geopolitical factors, is seen as a critical determinant for Baytex's trajectory, with some experts emphasizing the potential for a strong rebound once production bottlenecks are resolved. Overall, while there is cautious optimism about its prospects, several analysts suggest remaining vigilant due to ongoing uncertainties in the oil market.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.