Kelt ExplorationKEL.TOCOMMENTJan 14, 2015Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Sep 03, 2026. Market Open.
Significant breakout. Highs of 2014 were around $14-15, which is another ~30% upside from current levels. Pushing higher over the last couple of days, though other energy names have felt pressure. Smart $$ is long natural gas; if it does perform, will be an additional tailwind for this gassier exploration name. No dividend.
(Analysts’ price target is $12.39)In the Montney. Very large land base and very good production. Inexpensive. Starting to execute and deliver. Moving from being more exploration-led to development-centric -- so it's more like a manufacturing process than variable (which exploration can be). No dividend.
(Analysts’ price target is $12.16)KEL has strong drilling activity and currently no debt.
We have KEL in the growth model portfolio, and we like it for its diversification benefits, being in the oil and gas sector.
It is a strong name with a good balance sheet and healthy profit margins.
It trades at a 1.0X price to book, and a 7.5X forward P/E.
KEL does not pay a dividend.
KEL is a good name for strong consistency, low debt levels, and a strong balance sheet.
Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
An excellent management team. They are in the Montney region specifically looking for gas. This is a firm that has a lower debt to equity profile than a lot of the others, so he thinks they can survive without having to do anything drastic. They can probably take some advantage of the situation because of their low debt.