Market's view on Serica Energy
Published on April 2024
- A stock watcher retained their investment following a dividend maintenance, with plans to continue evaluating the company’s progress and performance.
- Another expressed surprise at better than expected financial results despite challenging conditions with gas prices and tax pressures, speculating on potential significant growth if these conditions improve.
- Observations were made on the presence of ‘stale holders’ in the stock, suggesting that any stock price rise might lead to selling as these shareholders seek to recover their investments.
- Discussion included the impact of short-term profit taking on stock prices.
- The company’s results webcast was deemed positive, with suggestions to focus on current and future prospects rather than dwelling on past decisions.
- Queries were raised regarding the value of the company’s tailwind reserves and the size of its associated debt.
- Stock watchers noted an odd pattern in the company’s stock buyback and expressed approval of the dividend yield, indicating plans to accumulate more shares.
- The impact of the share buyback on the stock price was questioned.
- A stock watcher highlighted the significant growth of the company from its initial public offering to its current status as a serious oil and gas producer, suggesting the stock is undervalued.
- Concerns were raised about the way financial results were presented, particularly the handling of net cash and debt related to the tailwind acquisition, with suggestions that it could have been more transparent.
- Critical views were expressed regarding the company’s need to safeguard against unpredictable external factors like political decisions that could impact the industry negatively.