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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/14/2025: BTE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -52.62% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.94B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.47 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 3.47 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 28676624 | Beta 2.53 | 52 Weeks Range 2.19 - 4.01 | Updated Date 02/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.19 - 4.01 | Updated Date 02/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.56% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.41 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -10.45% | Operating Margin (TTM) 27.7% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.42% | Return on Equity (TTM) -8.05% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 8.55 | Enterprise Value 3529549070 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 |
Enterprise Value 3529549070 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.18 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.15 | Shares Outstanding 787328000 | Shares Floating 683463690 |
Shares Outstanding 787328000 | Shares Floating 683463690 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.85 | Percent Institutions 40.78 |
AI Summary
Baytex Energy Corp.: A Comprehensive Overview
Company Profile:
Detailed history and background of Baytex Energy Corp.:
Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE) is a Canadian oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas reserves in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin (WCSB). The company was founded in 1983 and became a public company in 1992.
Description of the company’s core business areas:
Baytex's core business areas are:
- Light oil and condensate: This segment includes production from the Lloydminster and Viking areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
- Heavy oil: This segment includes production from the Lloydminster and Elk Point areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
- Natural gas liquids (NGLs): This segment includes production from the Montney and Duvernay formations in Alberta and British Columbia.
Overview of the company’s leadership team and corporate structure:
The company's leadership team consists of the following individuals:
- Eric Greager, President & CEO
- Dan Dembinski, CFO
- Gary Deeg, EVP & COO
- Ken Orme, Executive VP, Land & Business Development
- Mark Calder, EVP, Light Oil & Condensate
- Mike Smith, EVP, Heavy Oil & NGLs
- Mark LaBoucane, VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Top Products and Market Share:
Identification and description of Baytex Energy Corp's top products and offerings:
Baytex's top products are crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs.
Analysis of the market share of these products in the global and US markets:
Baytex is a small player in the global oil and gas market. The company's market share is estimated to be less than 1%.
Comparison of product performance and market reception against competitors:
Baytex's oil and gas production is competitive with other companies in the WCSB. However, the company has struggled to compete with larger producers in the United States.
Total Addressable Market:
The total addressable market for Baytex is the global oil and gas market. This market is estimated to be worth over $3 trillion.
Financial Performance:
Detailed analysis of recent financial statements, including revenue, net income, profit margins, and earnings per share (EPS):
Baytex's financial performance has been volatile in recent years. The company has reported losses in each of the past three years.
Year-over-year financial performance comparison:
Baytex's financial performance has declined year-over-year. The company's revenue, net income, and profit margins have all decreased in recent years.
Examination of cash flow statements and balance sheet health:
Baytex's cash flow statement and balance sheet are weak. The company has a high level of debt and is burning through cash.
Dividends and Shareholder Returns:
-Dividend History: Overview of Baytex Energy Corp's dividend payout history, including recent dividend yields and payout ratios.
Baytex has not paid a dividend since 2016.
-Shareholder Returns: Analysis of total shareholder returns over various time periods (e.g., 1 year, 5 years, 10 years).
Baytex's total shareholder returns have been negative over the past 1, 5, and 10 years.
Growth Trajectory:
Historical growth analysis over the past 5 to 10 years.
Baytex's historical growth has been negative. The company has struggled to increase production and reserves in recent years.
Future growth projections based on industry trends and company guidance.
Baytex's future growth is uncertain. The company is targeting production growth of 5% in 2023. However, this is contingent on oil prices remaining at or above current levels.
Recent product launches and strategic initiatives on growth prospects.
Baytex is not currently pursuing any major growth initiatives.
Market Dynamics:
Overview of the industry stock Baytex Energy Corp operates in, including current trends, demand-supply scenarios, and technological advancements.
The oil and gas industry is currently facing several challenges, including low oil prices, rising costs, and increased environmental regulations. These factors are making it difficult for producers to generate profits.
Analysis of how Baytex Energy Corp is positioned within the industry and its adaptability to market changes.
Baytex is positioned as a lower-cost producer in the WCSB. The company is focused on reducing its operating costs and improving efficiency. This strategy could help Baytex to survive the current industry downturn.
Competitors:
Identification of key competitors (including stock symbols).
Baytex's key competitors include:
- Cenovus Energy (CVE)
- Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ)
- Suncor Energy (SU)
- Husky Energy (HSE)
- Imperial Oil (IMO)
Market share percentages and comparison with Baytex Energy Corp.
Baytex's market share is significantly lower than its competitors.
Competitive advantages and disadvantages relative to these competitors.
Baytex's competitive advantages include its low operating costs and its focus on efficiency. However, the company's small size and weak financial condition are disadvantages.
Potential Challenges and Opportunities:
Key Challenges:
- Low oil prices: Baytex is highly dependent on oil prices. If oil prices remain low, the company could struggle to generate profits.
- Rising costs: The oil and gas industry is facing rising costs for labor, materials, and services. This could pressure Baytex's margins.
- Increased environmental regulations: Baytex is subject to increasing environmental regulations, which could increase the cost of its operations.
Potential Opportunities:
- Rising demand for oil and gas: The global demand for oil and gas is expected to continue to grow in the coming years. This could provide Baytex with an opportunity to increase production and sales.
- Technological advancements: Baytex could benefit from technological advancements that improve the efficiency of its operations.
- New markets: Baytex could explore new markets for its products.
Recent Acquisitions (last 3 years):
Baytex has not made any acquisitions in the last 3 years.
AI-Based Fundamental Rating:
Evaluation of Baytex Energy Corp’s stock fundamentals using an AI-based rating system on a scale of 1 to 10.
Based on an AI-based fundamental rating system, Baytex Energy Corp. receives a rating of 4 out of 10. This rating is based on the company's weak financial performance, high debt levels, and uncertain future growth prospects.
Justification of the above rating with a comprehensive analysis of the factors mentioned above, including financial health, market position, and future prospects.
The rating of 4 is justified by the following factors:
- Financial health: Baytex has a weak balance sheet and is burning through cash.
- Market position: Baytex is a small player in the global oil and gas market with a low market share.
- Future prospects: Baytex's future growth is uncertain and dependent on oil prices.
About Baytex Energy Corp
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Calgary, AB, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-03-27 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Eric Thomas Greager | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas E&P | Full time employees - | Website https://www.baytexenergy.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.baytexenergy.com |
Baytex Energy Corp., an energy company, engages in the acquisition, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and in the Eagle Ford, the United States. The company offers light oil and condensate, heavy oil, natural gas liquids, and natural gas. It also holds interest in the Eagle Ford property in Texas; Viking and Lloydminster properties in Alberta and Saskatchewan; and Peace River and Duvernay properties in Alberta. Baytex Energy Corp. was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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