Last Update06 Jun 25
1. Production
- Average Q1 2025 production: 660 boe/d
- Post-reactivation potential: +249 boe/d from 27 wells
- Implied capacity: ~900 boe/d (used for forward valuation)
2. Netback at $73.36 oil (Q1 avg):
- Operating netback: $10.55/boe
- Operating cost: $59.46/boe
- Implies realized price ≈ $70.01/boe (before hedging/transport)
🔢 Step-by-Step Valuation at $80 Oil
Step 1: Revenue per boe
- Assuming similar quality differentials, realized price could rise to ≈ $76–77/boe
- With Opex at $59.46/boe, new netback ≈ $17/boe
Step 2: Annualized Cash Flow
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Daily Production: 900 boe/d Annual Production: 900 * 365 = 328,500 boe Netback/boe: ~$17 Annual Cash Flow ≈ 328,500 * 17 = ~$5.58 million CAD
Step 3: Net Asset Value (NAV)
- Assume a conservative 5x cash flow multiple for small-cap heavy oil producers
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NAV = $5.58M * 5 = ~$27.9 million CAD
💸 Balance Sheet Adjustment
- Working capital deficit: $17.7M
- Total liabilities: $58.8M
- Shareholder equity: negative $3.67M
Assuming the NAV above represents enterprise value:
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Equity Value = NAV - Net Debt = $27.9M - ($58.8M - $8M est. current assets) = ~$27.9M - ~$50.8M = Negative equity, but implies enterprise value support
So shareholders may value the company at a speculative premium based on turnaround prospects.
🧾 Per Share Value Estimate (Speculative Turnaround Case)
- Current shares outstanding (approx.): ~400M
- If the market prices in a premium on turnaround potential, and ignores the deficit temporarily:
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Speculative Equity Value = $10M – $15M (future upside belief) Per Share = $10M / 400M = $0.025–$0.0375
🎯 Final Fair Value Estimate @ $80 Oil
ScenarioFair Equity Value (CAD)PPS EstimateConservative NAV only$0 (liabilities exceed value)$0.00Turnaround discounted (1x CF)$5.6M$0.014Optimistic 5x CF scenario$27.9M$0.07
Fair range: $0.01–$0.04, with speculative upside to $0.07 as debt has been restructured and if production continues to improve.
Key Financial Highlights for 2025:
Quick Fair Value Estimate (NAV Approach)
1. 2P Reserves (Proved + Probable):
- 6,793 Mboe (thousands of barrels of oil equivalent)
- NPV10 (before tax): CAD $159.3 million ➤ Source: 2024 year-end reserves update
2. Adjust for Debt & Cash:
- Total Debt: CAD $23.29 million
- Cash: CAD $3.34 million
- Net Debt: $19.95 million
3. Estimated NAV (Net Asset Value):
Fair NAV = 159.3M - 19.95M = CAD $139.35 million (not even including the interest gained in Brooks or the Cuthbert properties..)
4. Shares Outstanding:
- Estimated: ~231 million (based on latest filings)
5. NAV per Share:
139.35M/ 231M = ~CAD $0.60 per share
📉 Market vs. Fair Value
(CAD)Current Share Price (PEI)~$0.06 – $0.07
Estimated NAV per Share ~$0.60
Implied Discount ~90% undervalued
⚠️ Considerations:
- High leverage and recent operating losses significantly suppress investor confidence.
- Turnaround risk remains high, and funding needs may dilute shareholders further.
- NPV10 is pre-tax and assumes favorable oil prices and successful recovery.
✅ Conclusion:
Prospera Energy's intrinsic asset value (based on reserves) is substantially higher than its current market cap, suggesting strong upside potential — if it can manage debt, boost production, and avoid dilution.
Fair value per share could reasonably be in the $0.30–$0.60 CAD range under favorable conditions. This play is all about the oil price not spending significant amounts of time below 50$ and a competent management team moving forward. Big risk, but big gains potential.
A true 10-20x potential in 5 years if we realize the Estimated NAV per Share of $0.60, or it goes to zero from the debt burden.
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