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Malvin Spooner Precision Drilling PD-T DON'T BUY Jan 31, 2002

Will stay down with oil prices.
$39.670

Stock price when the opinion was issued

oil gas field services
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TOP PICK

For his bullish natural gas outlook. 23% free cashflow yield, slightly more bullish next year at 28%. Pledged to return 35% of that to shareholders. He targets 116% upside from here. No dividend.

(Analysts’ price target is $127.27)
TOP PICK

Modest multiple. Trades today at 22-23% free cashflow yield at modest activity levels; forward free cashflow yield of 26%. Offers strong optionality for better activity levels in 2025, predicated on higher nat gas price. No interest in services right now, so that's one of the best value propositions. No dividend.

(Analysts’ price target is $127.38)
RISKY

Consolidating, as are a lot of stocks in the sector. Attempting to break out, wrestling with the older highs of $120. Longer term, likes oil. Hard to say if this one will break out. If you're patient, you'll probably be rewarded. But also a chance could tumble back into the trading tunnel. It's a flip of the coin.

BUY

Still constructive, especially after Q2 reporting. US activity and nat gas remain weak. US investors are buying because Canada's oil & gas industry is very, very strong. LNG Canada is a huge catalyst. Sees $185 target, or 93% upside from here.

DON'T BUY

The drilling business like the oil price has come under pressure. Short-term, exploration/drilling could be slower, while pipelines will continue to thrive. There needs to be a real, systemic increase in the oil price, otherwise PD will be rangebound.

BUY

Is a lower-risk version of Ensign given its healthier balance sheet as reflected in his higher valuation

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 22/23, Up 20%)

Remember to buy a sector when it looks terrible, not when it's up 80-90%  ;)

Still likes it but not as much, as drilling is weaker than thought. Selloff in oil, drop in rig count. More efficient drilling ultimately means less work. Continues to de-lever. Everyone's excited about natural gas. Massive exposure to nat gas in Canada, which has better dynamics than US. About a 3.7% weight for him.

BUY ON WEAKNESS
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More drilling 'should' result in more activity for the service sector, of course. PD is very cheap and seeing fundamental improvement. We would be comfortable in the $76 to $77 range. 
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HOLD

Many oil and gas services companies under pressure, both here and in US. Concern that energy prices will be lower under Trump. This name might have tariff concerns as well. Good investment long-term.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 02/24, Down 32%)

He exited at a profit. Services have been selling off when gas/oil was recently weak. The problem is that drillers have gotten too efficient. That said, this is looking tempting, trading at 3x EBITDA and 32% free cash flow yield.