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Tamarack Valley EnergyTVE.TOTOP PICKSep 28, 2017Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.
Recent M&A not being rewarded. Too many shares have been sold after recent acquisitions. Not worried about share overhang. Recent quarterly numbers have beaten expectations. 88% exposure to Clearwater and Charlie Lake oil plays. Debt targets being met. Currently trading at 3x cash flow given $80 oil. 5x multiple appropriate for $8 share price target. Will continue to hold.
The $123M sale of Cardium assets is not huge on TVE's $4B+ asset base, but it will reduce debt and, importantly, supports an acceleration of capital returns to shareholders (i.e. dividends and buybacks). TVE notes the sold assets were undercapitalized and it wants to focus on its Charlie Lake and Clearwater projects. The price of Delta can be debated, but it has only been a year and TVE has long term plans for the assets.
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Repeated acquisitions have made the company better, but have also created a repeated liquidation overhang on the stock. Access to two of the most economic plays in NA. Trades at 2.7x at the current oil price. Too much debt. If can divest assets, momentum should kick in.
There were in the penalty box for quite some time. They did not structure their acquisition very well. It is now going better than they expected. He really likes that they are in a similar play to another that is perfecting the play in Alberta. The market is not rewarding them for this at present. He thinks they will beat expectations. (Analysts’ target: $3.75).