Last Update 17 Dec 25

Fair value Increased 13%

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The analyst price target for Tamarack Valley Energy has been raised by approximately C$1.08 per share, as analysts point to stronger revenue growth expectations and modestly higher valuation multiples despite slightly lower projected profit margins.

Analyst Commentary

Analysts have recently updated their views on Tamarack Valley Energy, with several increasing their price targets while a few turn more cautious on near term performance.

Bullish Takeaways

Bullish analysts are raising price targets into the C$7 to C$9 range, signaling confidence that the current valuation still leaves room for upside.
Target upgrades are being justified by expectations for resilient production growth and operational execution that can support higher cash flow over the medium term.
The clustering of Outperform style ratings suggests a view that Tamarack Valley can outperform broader Canadian energy peers if it delivers on its growth and capital allocation plans.
Some analysts see room for multiple expansion if commodity prices stabilize and the company continues to de risk its asset base and balance sheet.

Bearish Takeaways

Bearish analysts who have shifted to Hold are signaling that, after the recent share price rally, much of the near term upside may already be reflected in the valuation.
There is concern that weaker crude prices could pressure margins and limit the pace of free cash flow growth, challenging the sustainability of higher targets.
The presence of multiple Hold ratings, even alongside higher price targets, points to skepticism about Tamarack Valley outperforming without a stronger commodity backdrop.
Some cautious views highlight execution risk around delivering on production and cost guidance, which could constrain further multiple expansion if results underwhelm.

What's in the News

Reaffirmed 2025 full year production guidance of 67,000 to 69,000 boe/d and introduced fourth quarter 2025 production outlook of 66,500 to 67,500 boe/d, supported by Clearwater outperformance and a tuck in acquisition (company guidance).
Confirmed that 2025 production remains on track within the 67,000 to 69,000 boe/d range, underscoring operational consistency against prior expectations (company guidance).
Issued new 2026 production guidance, targeting annual average volumes of 69,000 to 71,000 boe/d, indicating continued moderate growth beyond 2025 (company guidance).
Reported third quarter 2025 total production of 66,126 boe/d, up from 65,024 boe/d a year earlier, with a heavier oil mix partially offset by lower light oil and natural gas volumes (operating results).
Repurchased 16,864,000 shares for CAD 79.57 million under its 2025 buyback program and declared a monthly cash dividend of CAD 0.013333 per share payable December 15, 2025, reflecting ongoing capital returns to shareholders (buyback and dividend announcements).

Valuation Changes

Fair Value has risen from 8.10x to 9.18x, indicating a modestly higher intrinsic valuation multiple applied to Tamarack Valley Energy.
Discount Rate is effectively unchanged at about 6.12 percent, suggesting analysts are maintaining a similar view of risk and required return.
Revenue Growth assumptions have increased from roughly 4.24 percent to 4.62 percent, reflecting slightly stronger top line expectations.
Net Profit Margin has edged down from about 34.13 percent to 33.76 percent, indicating a small anticipated compression in profitability.
Future P/E has increased from 7.68x to 8.70x, implying a moderately higher valuation multiple on projected earnings.

Enhanced production techniques and acquisitions are driving operational efficiency, production stability, and long-term inventory growth, supporting higher cash flow and earnings potential.
Cost reductions and financial discipline are increasing capital efficiency and flexibility, enabling stronger shareholder returns and resilience to market volatility.
Heavy reliance on debt, oil price volatility, regulatory risk, and ESG-driven capital flight threaten Tamarack's profitability and long-term growth despite operational gains.

Catalysts

About Tamarack Valley Energy

Engages in the exploration, development, production, and sale of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the Western Canadian sedimentary basin.What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?

The rapid expansion and proven outperformance of waterflooding techniques in both Clearwater and Charlie Lake-evidenced by higher-than-forecast well productivity and lower decline rates-is expected to materially increase production stability and reduce per-barrel operating costs, improving both revenue visibility and net margins going forward.
Tamarack's strategic tuck-in acquisitions in the Clearwater region (adding 17% incremental land), combined with infrastructure consolidation and the stacking of multiple pay zones (Clearwater, Grand Rapids), position the company to unlock substantial development synergies and long-term inventory growth, supporting sustained free cash flow and higher long-term earnings.
Ongoing reductions in capital and operating costs-driven by pad drilling efficiencies, drilling speed improvements, and asset high-grading through dispositions-are leading to higher capital efficiencies, which are expected to boost free funds flow and support higher shareholder returns (via buybacks and potential dividend increases).
Global underinvestment in upstream oil and gas, combined with resilient energy demand from emerging markets, suggests a supportive long-term commodity price environment that could translate to above-consensus revenues and profitability for Tamarack, if realized.
Strengthening the balance sheet-through accelerated debt reduction, a well-received notes offering, and a trailing net debt-to-EBITDA of 0.7x-provides Tamarack with greater financial flexibility to weather commodity volatility and deploy capital for growth or shareholder returns, setting up positive forward expectations for net earnings and cash flow sustainability.

Tamarack Valley Energy Earnings and Revenue Growth

Tamarack Valley Energy Future Earnings and Revenue Growth

Assumptions

How have these above catalysts been quantified?

Analysts are assuming Tamarack Valley Energy's revenue will grow by 4.8% annually over the next 3 years.
Analysts assume that profit margins will shrink from 18.0% today to 4.9% in 3 years time.
Analysts expect earnings to reach CA$80.5 million (and earnings per share of CA$0.55) by about July 2028, down from CA$259.2 million today. The analysts are largely in agreement about this estimate.
In order for the above numbers to justify the analysts price target, the company would need to trade at a PE ratio of 36.5x on those 2028 earnings, up from 10.3x today. This future PE is greater than the current PE for the CA Oil and Gas industry at 12.7x.
Analysts expect the number of shares outstanding to decline by 7.0% per year for the next 3 years.
To value all of this in today's terms, we will use a discount rate of 6.24%, as per the Simply Wall St company report.

Tamarack Valley Energy Future Earnings Per Share Growth

Risks

What could happen that would invalidate this narrative?

While Tamarack has achieved recent production records and efficiency gains, the company maintains a significant net debt position ($711 million, even after a 19% reduction) and continues to rely on debt financing, as shown by its $325 million notes offering. Persistent financial leverage and capital intensity expose the company to rising interest rates and limited flexible cash for future growth, potentially eroding net margins and constraining earnings.
Despite operational outperformance, Tamarack's long-term financial prospects remain tightly linked to oil price stability. The company notes "oil prices have remained volatile," and while current breakevens are low, structural shifts towards global decarbonization, renewable energy adoption, and long-term fossil fuel demand erosion could lead to a persistent low price environment, negatively impacting revenue and free cash flow over time.
Tamarack's asset portfolio is concentrated in Western Canadian heavy oil (e.g., Clearwater, Charlie Lake), making the company highly susceptible to regional price discounts (Canadian differentials) and ongoing regulatory risks-including carbon taxes and stricter emissions standards in Canada. These external pressures could compress realized revenues and raise operating costs, impacting profitability and long-term earnings.
The company's aggressive waterflooding and pad drilling strategy is currently boosting production and capital efficiencies, but there is a risk that over time, well productivity could decline as the highest-return assets are depleted. Declining reserve replacement and increasing costs to maintain or grow output could pressure future revenues and net margins if efficiency gains plateau.
Institutional investor sentiment and access to capital may deteriorate for hydrocarbon-focused companies like Tamarack due to rising ESG mandates and global decarbonization trends. If large funds and stakeholders continue divesting from oil and gas, Tamarack could see lower valuations and restricted access to low-cost capital, potentially depressing its share price irrespective of near-term operational success.

Valuation

How have all the factors above been brought together to estimate a fair value?

The analysts have a consensus price target of CA$6.091 for Tamarack Valley Energy based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors. However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of CA$7.5, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just CA$5.25.
In order for you to agree with the analyst's consensus, you'd need to believe that by 2028, revenues will be CA$1.7 billion, earnings will come to CA$80.5 million, and it would be trading on a PE ratio of 36.5x, assuming you use a discount rate of 6.2%.
Given the current share price of CA$5.33, the analyst price target of CA$6.09 is 12.5% higher.
We always encourage you to reach your own conclusions though. So sense check these analyst numbers against your own assumptions and expectations based on your understanding of the business and what you believe is probable.

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