
TSE:FRU
This summary was created by AI, based on 15 opinions in the last 12 months.
Freehold Royalties Ltd (FRU-T) has garnered mixed feedback from experts, primarily focusing on its sustainable dividend yield, currently around 7.2-8%. While some analysts see it as a solid hold for income-focused investors, others caution that the company operates in a cyclical market, suggesting that it may not be suitable as a long-term investment. There is acknowledgment of a favorable production trajectory, particularly in the U.S. and significant backing from major clients like XOM. However, concerns about future capital expenditure and the potential for dividends to be trimmed in down markets are prevalent. Despite fluctuations in commodity prices, many believe FRU can deliver stable returns given its royalty model, though not without risks.
Gets a royalty off oil production on properties they hold. Stock is reflecting the resilience of the business model. His concern is a lack of much more upside for WTI prices. In fact, there is probably a little bit of downside. Key concern would be a big increase in US tight oil production, potentially pressuring North American oil prices. Given where oil prices are in North America, dividend is absolutely safe.
Most of these types of stocks in the context of today’s natural gas prices and western Canadian oil prices, are distributing more than they should. In his view, the dividend is too high and will likely be right sized to reflect the current reality of a $20 spread under WTI and a discounted AACO (?) relative to NYMX on natural gas.