Bill Harris, CFACenturion Energy InternationalCUX.TOWEAK BUYAug 25, 2005
One of the truly unique international oil players right now. Doesn't like the existing assets that much and is not quite sure how to put a pin in the valuation. They are spending so much money in exploration and are really finding things. If you are a high roller, it's exciting.
The company has had execution problems. If they can overcome these problems there will be an upside. At $7.00 it is a buy and he recommends buying it. Target price is $15.00.
Has dropped because of 3 dry and abandoned wells. Going to try and get bigger, stronger casings that can handle the pressures. Going to restart in Q1. With their 32,000 BOE's a day should do about $1.35 annualized cash flow. Under $6, it is very cheap. Buy in Q4 of 06.
Chart is pretty ugly on this name. 3 of their Algerian wells will need specialised equipment that won't arrive until September. Avoid it until you have a better feeling of the direction where things are going.