WCP:CA:TSX-Whitecap Resources Inc.

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

Last Closing

CAD 4.74

Change

+0.03 (+0.64)%

Market Cap

CAD 4.34B

Volume

2.72M

Analyst Target

CAD 7.22
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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Largest Industry Peers for Oil & Gas E&P

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
CNQ:CA Canadian Natural Resources Ltd

-0.46 (-0.43%)

CAD 113.35B
TOU:CA Tourmaline Oil Corp.

-1.12 (-1.72%)

CAD 21.63B
OVV:CA Ovintiv Inc

-0.31 (-0.43%)

CAD 19.92B
ARX:CA ARC Resources Ltd.

-0.10 (-0.40%)

CAD 15.22B
MEG:CA MEG Energy Corp

-0.51 (-1.60%)

CAD 8.20B
CPG:CA Crescent Point Energy Corp.

-0.10 (-0.85%)

CAD 7.32B
PSK:CA PrairieSky Royalty Ltd

-0.16 (-0.58%)

CAD 6.14B
ERF:CA Enerplus Corporation

-0.26 (-0.94%)

CAD 5.56B
SCR:CA Strathcona Resources Ltd.

+0.65 (+2.00%)

CAD 4.87B
BTE:CA Baytex Energy Corp

N/A

CAD 4.15B

ETFs Containing WCP:CA

TPRF:CA TD Active Preferred Share.. 0.00 % 0.51 %

-0.02 (-0.20%)

CAD 0.31B

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 8.97% 83% B 49% F
Dividend Return 5.10% 95% A 95% A
Total Return 14.07% 88% B+ 58% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -41.04% 58% F 11% F
Dividend Return 4.10% 33% F 76% C+
Total Return -36.94% 68% D+ 12% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -71.55% 73% C 14% F
Dividend Return 13.01% 77% C+ 46% F
Total Return -58.54% 81% B- 18% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -18.29% 43% F 7% C-
Dividend Return -14.50% 48% F 8% B-
Total Return 3.80% 62% D 75% C
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 25.27% 80% B- 34% F
Risk Adjusted Return -57.36% 38% F 9% A-
Market Capitalization 4.34B 84% B 82% 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 24.95 19% 23%
Price/Book Ratio 0.62 37% 76%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 2.69 48% 72%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 3.62 51% 58%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 2.56% 50% 48%
Return on Invested Capital 2.76% 52% 43%
Return on Assets 1.86% 48% 51%
Debt to Equity Ratio 38.88% 48% 58%

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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:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings 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.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.