Tenaz Energy (TSX:TNZ) Climbed, So What Is Behind The Move?

Tenaz Energy (TSX:TNZ) is moving with the pack. The share price recently climbed alongside a broad rally in oil and gas stocks as higher crude prices supported upstream producers on the TSX.

That sector tailwind has arrived on top of a powerful move already under way in Tenaz Energy, with a year to date share price return of 185.02% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 179.07%. The 3-year total shareholder return above 17x points to strong longer term momentum.

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After a run this sharp, either most of Tenaz Energy’s opportunity is already reflected in the share price, or the valuation still leaves meaningful upside on the table. The current numbers give some clues.

Most Popular Narrative: 8% Undervalued

On the most followed narrative, Tenaz Energy screens as modestly undervalued, with a fair value of CA$81.67 against the last close at CA$74.79. This puts the current rally in a different light for anyone focused on long term cash flows.

The build out of high quality Netherlands gas production, supported by multiple rigs across TEN operated, ONE Dyas operated and ENI operated wells, increases exposure to European gas pricing and can support higher revenue as more volumes move into the sales mix.

The Triton 10 barge and the pipeline of about 50 identified offshore workover opportunities provide a multi year program that is expected to add productive capacity at relatively low incremental capital. This can support net margins by spreading fixed costs over higher output.

Find out how 4 investors see Tenaz Energy as 8% undervalued.

Result: Fair Value of CA$81.67 (UNDERVALUED)

Still, Tenaz Energy leans heavily on European gas pricing and carries C$389 million of net debt, so weaker prices or project delays could quickly strain the thesis.

Find out about the key risks to this Tenaz Energy narrative.

Next Steps

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