Stock price when the opinion was issued
Recent M&A not being rewarded by market. Investors would rather return of capital, rather than buying new assets. Out of favor stock. OVerall, demand for energy rising. Strong business with good management team. Current share price very cheap. Good for long term investors who are patient. Generating strong cash flow, with ability to pay down debt.
Very misunderstood and still perceived as management drilling 100 barrel per day wells in SE Saskatchewan. Rather, a lot has changed, repositioned into the Duvernay and Montney regions with two decades of high-quality inventory now, drilling some of the best wells ever. They will return 60% of their free cash flow to investors and are actively buying back shares. Are paying down debt more next year. He targets $19.28. Lots of upside.
(Analysts’ price target is $13.46)The CPG today is not the CPG of old. It used to have a lot of low-grade wells and bought a lot of companies. Now, they have a serious drilling inventory in the Montney and Duvernay, economic ones in the latter. The board is now conservative and respected. they have more than enough . He projects 3.5x free cash flow inventory, 60% returns to shareholders and the rest to the bank to pay off purchases. In a year or so, that ratio should be 80/20. Meanwhile, are buying back shares and continue drilling profitable wells. He targets around $20. It ticks all the boxes.
(Analysts’ price target is $14.63)
Price to cash flow of 7.9% is relatively attractive, especially given where oil prices are. Trading at a significant discount to NAV. Thinks oil prices are somewhat elevated reflecting a political risk premium and you are probably going to see some downside in the WTI prices in the order of $5-$15 within the next 12-18 months. Doesn’t think this will negatively impact this company or their ability to sustain their dividend. Demonstrated a good job in their ability to increase production over time. Relatively high net backs on existing production. Going forward, you can really rely on their cash flow and dividend. He thinks FMV is around $45 and would consider lightening up at that point. 7.1% dividend.