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Q: Hello. What are your thoughts on Ensign Energy Services (ESI.T)? They recently had a dividend reduction after engaging in the purchase of a competitor (Trinidad Drilling). The stock has collapsed and continues on a downward spiral. Is this a good long-term (5 yrs+) investment?
I am down considerably right now, should I take my losses or average down right now? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Tim on March 05, 2020
Q: Good morning
As retirees, and still with a longer-term horizon, my wife and I own (and like) Suncor (integrated), Prairie Sky (no debt) and Peyto (low cost producer) for minimal risk; second, dividend income, and third, capital growth. Oil & Gas is 4% of our diversified portfolio. We plan to keep Suncor. I am considering Freehold Royalty, Tourmaline, and Ensign Energy Services as possible replacements for PSK and PEY.
Q1: Do you feel the stock price declines in the Canadian oil and gas sector represent investor capitulation?
Q2: I would appreciate your comments on the 3 stocks being considered. Would any of TOU, FRU or ESI better meet our investment objectives, compared to our current holdings, PSK and PEY?
Thank you for your advice on this.
Edward
Read Answer Asked by Edward on July 29, 2019
Q: In 5i's opinion are the dividends on these 5 stocks sustainable and if so which 3 would 5i recommend to buy for income at the current prices.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by George on July 25, 2019
Q: Looking at buying 1 of these service companies. Would appreciate an analysis of them and order of best to worst and would you buy any of them for a 12-15 month time frame.
Thanks Gary
Read Answer Asked by Gary on April 22, 2019
Q: I have been watching ESI as part of my speculative portfolio. The ~8% div yield is currently unsustainable based on current earnings yet their acquisition of Trinidad at 40% of its value is somewhat compelling for future appreciation. They have indicated their plan to reduce debt and clean their financial statements yet, while the sector is negative, your opinion would be appreciated. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Martin on April 10, 2019
Q: With ConocoPhillips and CPG buying large acreage in the Montney play in BC and Alberta they must be planning a lot of drilling. Which drilling companies would benefit the most from this ? Thanks. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on April 06, 2018
Q: Many analysts are predicting a turnaround in the oil services industry. The stocks seem to be anticipating this. You have recommended CEU. Has it moved to high for an investment at this time? Also, what do you think of ESI? It has an attractive dividend.
Read Answer Asked by Ken on November 21, 2016
Q: Hello, I just joined and was hoping to find a report on ESI. As a dividend investor, ESI looks very attractive given it's current yield and valuation. More important, it's record of growing dividends for 19 consecutive years is hard to ignore. Yet, I hesitate. It's not just the lack of growth and the recent misses, the FCF looks problematic. Can I have your opinion? Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Greg on October 29, 2014
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