Tamarack Valley Energy (TSX:TVE) Valuation After 2026 Budget, Clearwater Focus and Weaker Oil Price Outlook

Tamarack Valley Energy (TSX:TVE) just laid out its 2026 game plan, pairing fresh production guidance with a detailed capital budget that leans into Clearwater and Charlie Lake while acknowledging softer oil price expectations.

See our latest analysis for Tamarack Valley Energy.

That cautious 2026 budget and the addition of seasoned operator Craig Bryksa to the board are landing in a strong backdrop, with Tamarack’s share price up about 55% over 3 months and its 1 year total shareholder return near 87%, signalling momentum has been rebuilding as investors warm to its more disciplined growth story.

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With the stock up sharply and trading only modestly below analyst targets, yet appearing materially undervalued on intrinsic metrics, investors now face a key question: Is Tamarack still an attractive opportunity, or is future growth already priced in?

Most Popular Narrative: 40% Undervalued

With Tamarack Valley Energy closing at CA$8.07 against a narrative fair value of CA$8.10, the story hinges less on headline gaps and more on what underpins that apparent discount.

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.

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Want to see what justifies paying up today for tomorrow's cash machine? The narrative leans on steady top line growth, shrinking margins and an earnings multiple that might surprise even growth investors. Curious which assumptions power that fair value and how a modest discount rate shapes the upside case?

Result: Fair Value of $8.10 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, sustained oil price weakness or tighter Canadian regulation could squeeze margins and undermine the bullish case that justifies Tamarack's current valuation.

Find out about the key risks to this Tamarack Valley Energy narrative.

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