Saturn Oil + Gas, BP, First Hydrogen - Potential recognized

Saturn Oil & Gas - Analyst ignites share price fireworks

One of these undiscovered gems is the Canadian oil producer Saturn Oil & Gas. Within less than two years, this Company was able to expand its production by a factor of 50 to around 12,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day thanks to two transformative acquisitions. This was already evident in the figures for the third quarter. Here, average production has already reached 10,965 oil equivalent per day, an increase of 57% compared to 6,970 BOE/d in the third quarter of 2021. Operating income also increased correspondingly by 179% to CAD 50.3 million on an adjusted basis. On a fully diluted share basis, net income was CAD 2.87 in the quarter, up from CAD 2.30 after 9 months. In contrast, the share price is hovering around CAD 2.88.

Of course, this undervaluation compared to the peer group was noticed by several analyst firms. First Berlin Equity Research started the initial coverage and set Saturn Oil & Gas to "buy" with a target price of CAD 7.00. In addition, an initial study by Echelon Partners, which included the oil producer with a "buy" rating and a price target of CAD 6.00, provided for a real price fireworks in the amount of 25%. Analyst Tom Hems sees the title as "a differentiated growth strategy and a compelling valuation for investors." The expert commented in a report on The Globe and Mail website:

"We expect Saturn's execution of growth initiatives and successful drilling results to attract a broader investor base and command a valuation closer to the peer group average. However, even in a no valuation adjustment scenario, we still see tremendous upside potential of 100% given the strong FCF and growth profile we forecast through 2024. Saturn leads the oil-weighted peer group with a DAFCF [debt-adjusted free cash flow] yield of about 50% in 2023, more than double the peer group average of 19%. SOIL is also trading well below our estimated PDP NAV on Strip, which we believe is a compelling buy signal."

The price jump allowed the Canadian share to easily break the 200-day line at CAD 2.66. The next important hurdle to overcome would be the downward trend at CAD 2.88 formed since the end of 2021. Should this be sustainably broken, the next resistance area would only be around CAD 3.50. This should be supported by the indicators. The trend follower MACD shows positive divergences and recently generated a buy signal.

BP - Analysts positive

In contrast to the speedboat Saturn Oil & Gas, the British energy company looks like a heavy tanker. Nevertheless, analyst consensus remains positive. Canadian bank RBC continues to see BP as an outperformer but cut its price target from GBP 600 to GBP 550. Although the oil and gas industry has been buoyed by positive earnings revisions over the past two years, it still holds upside potential, analyst Biraj Borkhataria wrote. He said it is becoming increasingly apparent that the energy transition will not be linear or even orderly, and the sector is well positioned to benefit as the cost of capital normalizes.

In contrast, US-based analyst firm Jefferies raised its price target for the UK stock to GBP 500 from GBP 490, with the investment rating left at "hold." For the coming year, analyst Giacomo Romeo expects higher oil prices but lower gas prices than before.

Currently, the stock is trading at GBP 482.65. If it breaks above the high for the year at GBP 503.30, the way should be clear to the all-time high at GBP 603.60.

First Hydrogen - Series production in sight

While oil stocks were bullish last year, mainly due to the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict, the hydrogen sector was stuck in a deep correction. Global market leaders such as Plug Power, down 57%, and McPhy Energies, down 41%, lost more than half of their market value. In contrast, the stock of hydrogen newcomer First Hydrogen was a beacon, with an annual performance of over 185%. As can be read in a detailed update, the Canadians are well on their way to conquering the mass market with zero-emission, long-range hydrogen-powered vehicles in the UK, EU and North America.

The unveiling of the new next-generation vehicle is expected to bring the next milestone. For Steve Gill, CEO of Automotive at First Hydrogen Limited, it is clear that "our next generation light commercial vehicles provide a holistic solution for commercial fleet operators who want to be environmentally friendly and cost-effective. We are excited about our new designs and look forward to showcasing them soon."

Alongside the existing partners AVL Powertrain and Ballard Power, this is to be achieved with the EDAG Group as a design partner. EDAG is the world's largest independent engineering service provider for the international mobility industry and brings support in the areas of vehicle technology, electrics/electronics and production solutions.

The high degree of fluctuation on the stock markets always provides attractive entry opportunities to profit disproportionately from the next upward wave. Several analyst houses agree on Saturn Oil & Gas' undervaluation. First Hydrogen is planning vehicles for series production with a new partner, and BP continues to shine with relative strength.