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Crescent Point Energy CorpCPG.TOTOP PICKJun 08, 2023Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of May 14, 2024. Market Open.
Hammerhead was a good deal, horrific timing with oil falling overnight. Deal is 11% accretive on free cashflow per share, extended premium inventory life from 15 years to 20. He sees 75% potential upside at $80 oil. Yield is 4.21%.
He's pro-M&A, if it allows a company to pay shareholders more. CEO promised him last week that the company "is done" with M&A.
Never a good sign when your stock issue gets hung up. Timing wasn't ideal, with weaker sentiment on oil below $80. New concerns about acquisition binges. Special dividend was a "teaser". On the sidelines, due to short-term indigestion on the acquisition. May need dispositions to bring debt back down.
Expecting 100% upside at current share price. Transitioned from SE Saskatchewan to Montney play in BC (decades of inventory). Largest active shareholder in company. Trading under 3x cash flow given $80 oil price. New frac technique allowing for large increase of production from oil wells. Expecting ~$21 share price.
Looks really good for the small- to mid-cap energy space in Canada. At 2.4x, cheaper than peers at 3.4x. Decent dividend, some solid execution. Cashflow rising. Production growth profile of 7%. Investable. But do you want to buy now with a crowded trade and oil prices higher than they'll be in future?
We reiterate this Calgary based energy producer as a TOP PICK. Receding forest fires have allowed 45,000 bpd of its Duvernay production to come back online. It trades under book value and 10x earnings. Cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired and shares bought back. It pays a good dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 40% of cash flow. We continue to recommend a stop at $8, looking to achieve $13 -- upside potential over 30%. Yield 3.4%
(Analysts’ price target is $13.77)