WCP:CA:TSX-Whitecap Resources Inc. (CAD)

EQUITY | Oil & Gas E&P | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 8.05

Change

+0.86 (+11.96)%

Market Cap

CAD 4.34B

Volume

0.01B

Analyst Target

CAD 3.52
Analyst Rating

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About

Whitecap Resources Inc is engaged in the acquisition, development, optimization and production of crude oil and natural gas in western Canada.

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Largest Industry Peers for Oil & Gas E&P

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CAD 24.11B
OVV:CA Ovintiv Inc

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ARX:CA ARC Resources Ltd.

+0.69 (+2.57%)

CAD 15.55B
MEG:CA MEG Energy Corp

+0.68 (+3.36%)

CAD 6.21B
PSK:CA PrairieSky Royalty Ltd

-0.23 (-0.97%)

CAD 6.17B
SCR:CA Strathcona Resources Ltd.

+1.04 (+4.15%)

CAD 5.26B
VRN:CA Veren Inc.

+0.21 (+2.54%)

CAD 4.88B
PEY:CA Peyto Exploration&Development ..

+0.52 (+2.98%)

CAD 3.25B
ATH:CA Athabasca Oil Corp

+0.24 (+5.06%)

CAD 2.59B

ETFs Containing WCP:CA

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Oil & Gas E&P) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -21.08% 25% F 9% A-
Dividend Return 1.18% 50% F 71% C-
Total Return -19.90% 24% F 9% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -23.62% 50% F 11% F
Dividend Return 4.60% 63% D 78% C+
Total Return -19.02% 52% F 13% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 443.92% 55% F 95% A
Dividend Return 135.40% 67% D+ 97% N/A
Total Return 579.32% 62% D 95% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 73.57% 64% D 96% N/A
Dividend Return 78.86% 64% D 96% N/A
Total Return 5.29% 80% B- 93% A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 158.39% 40% F 5% F
Risk Adjusted Return 49.79% 32% F 59% D-
Market Capitalization 4.34B 85% B 85% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Oil & Gas E&P) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 6.35 73% 81%
Price/Book Ratio 0.86 57% 71%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 2.77 62% 67%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 2.68 79% 73%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 14.47% 77% 82%
Return on Invested Capital 13.78% 69% 81%
Return on Assets 5.89% 60% 81%
Debt to Equity Ratio 17.81% 73% 81%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.