Pengrowth EnergyPGF.TODON'T BUYFeb 27, 2013Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jan 09, 2020. Market Open.
The stock has bounced because of the higher oil price. It has sold assets to bring down debt, but debt is $600 million compared to an equity base of $1 billion, so it is still a bit high. At this point, they don’t have any key assets for sale. Their low production is 19,000 boe/day, which is this quarter. They will bring on more wells to bring production to 23,000 boe/day by the end of the year. Cash flow will be about $0.20 per year. His target for this year is $2 and $4.50 for the next 3-to-5 years. The company has a new CEO, with relevant (thermal oil) experience.
Takes issue with the business model the company has adopted. Spending $250 million annually on dividends and debt level is high at about 3-3.5 times cash flow and are embarking on an oil sands project. Oil sands projects take longer and cost more. 11.5% dividend yield is not sustainable.