
TSE:WCP
This summary was created by AI, based on 41 opinions in the last 12 months.
Whitecap Resources (WCP-T) has received strong endorsements from various experts, who acknowledge the company's stability and potential for growth. Management is often praised for its operational excellence and strategic acquisitions, notably the merger with Veren Energy (VRN), which has significantly enhanced WCP's asset quality and scale in the Montney formation. Many analysts see the company as undervalued, with cash flow multiples below industry averages, and they appreciate its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through dividends. However, there are concerns regarding future oil prices, linked to geopolitical developments, which could impact the stock's performance. Despite these uncertainties, many representatives believe WCP is well-positioned in the energy sector due to its strong asset base and growing production.
Very good story. Management is very focused on costs and returning capital. Quarter after quarter they have been beating and exceeding expectations. If there were a yield play she would want in the smaller cap space, it would be this one. The only knock against it is that it is currently yielding about 6.5%, which is lower than Crescent Point (CPG-T). With oil coming down, it might be a buy at a slightly lower level but you could pick some up at this point and by more as time goes on..
(A Top Pick March 29/12. Up 2.29%.) Should be able to achieve some high single digit growth on the asset side in addition to receiving the 6.70% dividend. Good blend of growth and income. Assets in the Viking and Cardium pay back in 1-1.5 years. Modest debt. Adopted a three-year hedging program. 20%-29% upside is fairly achievable. An overhang in the near-term is an asset sale out of Barrick, which has one asset that would be a perfect fit for them, but would require financing.
Has the most sustainable dividend model in Canada. Yield is 6. 47 %. From strictly cash flow, not using any debt, they can pay the yield and grow production by about 5%. Have a reserve life of over 14 years. Clean balance sheet at 1X debt to cash flow. Trading around 5.5X this year’s cash flow and could easily move up to 6X.
Scheduled to pay a dividend of $.60 per year (about an 8% yield). In the Pembina/Cardium oil area as well as the Peace River Arch of Valhalla with Montney oil. Producing about 16,000 barrels per day. Have been growing by acquisition and the drill bit. Excellent management. Sees the dividend being sustained both in the mid-and long-term.
Oil/gas exploration in Western Canada. Strong player in west central Saskatchewan especially in the Dogsland Viking area. Also, in the west central Alberta area with Pembina (PPL-T) which is Cardium gas. Also, an active hedger and lock in their net backs. Dividend yield of 6.11%. Cheap at 4.7X 2013 cash flow. Payout ratio is under 100%.