WCP : Whitecap Resources Inc Stock Profile

Last Updated: 3/12/2024 0:47:16

Whitecap Resources Inc trades with the ticker WCP on the TSX and is in the Oil & Gas E&P industry.

Overview
Whitecap Resources Inc., an oil and gas company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and production of oil and gas assets in Western Canada. The company’s primary areas of focus of its development programs are in Northern Alberta and British Columbia, Central Alberta, and Saskatchewan. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
 

Looking to invest in Whitecap Resources Inc? Our analysis brings in the key facts, competitor research and valuation metrics for you to make an informed decision.

WCP.TO Stock Price and Key Stats

ETF Key Stats

Exchange: TSX

Market Cap : $5728.84MM

PE Ratio: 6.562

Price: 9.55 (Updated: 3/12/2024 0:47:16)



Whitecap Resources Inc (WCP) vs Competitors in Oil & Gas E&P

Lets see how WCP.TO stacks up against others in the Oil & Gas E&P asset management industry. We have identified its main peers as:

Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd, Africa Oil Corp, ARC Resources Ltd, Athabasca Oil Corporation, Birchcliff Energy Ltd

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Oil & Gas E&P Industry Comparisons

Company Market Cap ($MM) P/E Ratio EV/EBITDA Dividend Yield
Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd (AAV) $1,577.226 16.729 5.77 N/A%
Africa Oil Corp (AOI) $959.473 8.708 6.836 3.2%
ARC Resources Ltd (ARX) $13,990.234 8.981 4.539 2.9%
Athabasca Oil Corporation (ATH) $2,937.06 N/A 26.708 N/A%
Birchcliff Energy Ltd (BIR) $1,471.439 17.25 4.987 7.2%

EV/EBITDA: Enterprise Value to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization – this ratio compares the value of a company, including debt, to the company’s cash earnings less non-cash expenses
Industry: companies that have a lot in common
Market Cap: Market Capitalization – the total value of all a corporation’s stock
N/A: Not Applicable or Not Available
P/E: Price-to-Earnings – this ratio relates a corporation’s share price to its earnings per share
Price: Stock Price – current value to buyers and sellers
Dividend Yield: Dividend or Distribution Yield  

Comparisons within Oil & Gas E&P

  • Whitecap Resources Inc (WCP) vs Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd (AAV)
    • WCP has higher EPS (1.46 vs 0.59). WCP provides dividends, while AAV does not. AAV has a higher P/E ratio (16.729 vs 6.562) indicating it’s more expensive.
  • Whitecap Resources Inc (WCP) vs Africa Oil Corp (AOI)
    • WCP has higher EPS (1.46 vs 0.24). WCP has higher dividend yield (6.7% vs 3.2%). AOI has a higher P/E ratio (8.708 vs 6.562) indicating it’s more expensive.
  • Whitecap Resources Inc (WCP) vs ARC Resources Ltd (ARX)
    • ARX has higher EPS (2.61 vs 1.46). WCP has higher dividend yield (6.7% vs 2.9%). ARX has a higher P/E ratio (8.981 vs 6.562) indicating it’s more expensive.
  • Whitecap Resources Inc (WCP) vs Athabasca Oil Corporation (ATH)
    • WCP has higher EPS (1.46 vs -0.09). WCP provides dividends, while ATH does not. ATH has a P/E under 0, indicating WCP (P/E 6.562) is in a better position.
  • Whitecap Resources Inc (WCP) vs Birchcliff Energy Ltd (BIR)
    • WCP has higher EPS (1.46 vs 0.32). BIR has higher dividend yield (7.2% vs 6.7%). BIR has a higher P/E ratio (17.25 vs 6.562) indicating it’s more expensive.

Our Recommendation: Buy
Shows positive EPS growth from this year to next, suggesting improving profitability. Has a lower P/E ratio (6.56) than the industry average (8.87), indicating potential undervaluation. Features a lower EV/EBITDA ratio (3.35) than the industry average (7.57), indicating attractive valuation.
 

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