Should I buy or sell Birchcliff Energy stock right now?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Birchcliff Energy in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BIREF shares. View BIREF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Birchcliff Energy's stock price target for 2024?

2 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Birchcliff Energy's stock. Their BIREF share price targets range from $4.00 to $4.75. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $4.38 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BIREF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have BIREF shares performed in 2024?

Birchcliff Energy's stock was trading at $4.36 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BIREF shares have decreased by 9.4% and is now trading at $3.9515. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Birchcliff Energy's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our BIREF earnings forecast .

How were Birchcliff Energy's earnings last quarter?

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (OTCMKTS:BIREF) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 14th. The company reported ($0.01) EPS for the quarter. The firm earned $134.65 million during the quarter. Birchcliff Energy had a net margin of 1.38% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.45%.

How often does Birchcliff Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Birchcliff Energy?

Birchcliff Energy declared a dividend on Saturday, March 9th. Investors of record on Friday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.074 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a dividend yield of 7.23%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 14th. Read our dividend analysis for BIREF .

Is Birchcliff Energy a good dividend stock?

Birchcliff Energy (OTCMKTS:BIREF) pays an annual dividend of $0.59 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 15.32%. BIREF has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 1,967.32%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for BIREF .

How do I buy shares of Birchcliff Energy?

Shares of BIREF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

OTCMKTS:BIREF

Birchcliff Energy (BIREF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$3.95

-0.08 (-1.98%)

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Today's Range: $3.95
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$4.03
50-Day Range: $3.58
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$4.21
52-Week Range: $3.42
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$6.49

Volume: 7,107 shs
Average Volume: 151,974 shs
Market Capitalization: $1.06 billion

P/E Ratio: 131.76
Dividend Yield: 14.93%
Price Target: $4.38

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Birchcliff Energy MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 10.7% Upside
$4.38 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
4.80% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.19 out of 5 stars

2.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Birchcliff Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Birchcliff Energy has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
4.80% of the outstanding shares of Birchcliff Energy have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Birchcliff Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 68.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Birchcliff Energy has recently decreased by 3.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Birchcliff Energy is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 15.32%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Birchcliff Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Birchcliff Energy is 1,967.32%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for BIREF.

2.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Birchcliff Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.99. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Birchcliff Energy this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 3 people have searched for BIREF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Birchcliff Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.50% of the stock of Birchcliff Energy is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 0.78% of the stock of Birchcliff Energy is held by institutions.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Birchcliff Energy is 131.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.92.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Birchcliff Energy is 131.76, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 18.65.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Birchcliff Energy has a P/B Ratio of 0.64. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Birchcliff Energy Stock (OTCMKTS:BIREF)

Birchcliff Energy Ltd., an intermediate oil and natural gas company, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, light oil, condensate, and other natural gas liquids in Western Canada. The company holds interests in the areas of Montney/Doig Resource Play, including the Pouce Coupe and Gordondale properties in Alberta. Birchcliff Energy Ltd. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

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BIREF Stock News Headlines

April 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Birchcliff Energy (OTCMKTS:BIREF) Stock Crosses Below Fifty Day Moving Average of $3.96

March 31, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Birchcliff Energy's (TSE:BIR) investors will be pleased with their impressive 123% return over the last three years

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RBC Capital Remains a Buy on Birchcliff Energy (BIREF)

March 13, 2024 | financialpost.com

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Announces the Filing of Its Audited Financial Statements and Other Disclosure Documents for the Year Ended December 31, 2023

March 13, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Announces the Filing of Its Audited Financial Statements and Other Disclosure Documents for the Year Ended December 31, 2023

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Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Announces Unaudited 2023 Full-Year and Fourth Quarter Results and 2023 Reserves Highlights

February 14, 2024 | globenewswire.com

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Announces Unaudited 2023 Full-Year and Fourth Quarter Results and 2023 Reserves Highlights

February 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (TSE:BIR) Shares Could Be 38% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

February 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Energy Stocks: Birchcliff Energy (OtherBIREF), Hess (HES) and Baker Hughes Company (BKR)

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January 17, 2024 | msn.com

Birchcliff Energy forecasts production of 74k to 77k boepd for 2024

November 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Stifel Nicolaus Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Birchcliff Energy (BIREF)

November 16, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Haywood Keeps Their Buy Rating on Birchcliff Energy (BIREF)

November 16, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

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November 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Announces Q3 2023 Results, Declaration of Q4 2023 Dividend of $0.20 Per Common Share and Preliminary 2024 Guidance

October 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Recent 5.6% pullback isn't enough to hurt long-term Birchcliff Energy (TSE:BIR) shareholders, they're still up 416% over 3 years

August 20, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Closing Bell: Birchcliff Energy Ltd flat on Friday (BIR)

August 12, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

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August 11, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Haywood Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Birchcliff Energy (BIREF)

July 13, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

BMO Capital downgrades Birchcliff Energy (BIREF) to a Hold

June 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Will Weakness in Birchcliff Energy Ltd.'s (TSE:BIR) Stock Prove Temporary Given Strong Fundamentals?

May 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Birchcliff Energy (TSE:BIR) Is Achieving High Returns On Its Capital

May 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Announces Voting Results from 2023 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 2/14/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend: 3/14/2024
Dividend Payable: 3/28/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/08/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
Sector: Oils/Energy
Industry: Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:BIREF
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.birchcliffenergy.com
Phone: (403) 261-6401
Fax: N/A
Employees: 218
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $4.38
High Stock Price Target: $4.75
Low Stock Price Target: $4.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +10.7%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $0.03
Trailing P/E Ratio: 131.76
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $7.24 million
Net Margins: 1.38%
Pretax Margin: 2.07%
Return on Equity: 0.45%
Return on Assets: 0.32%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.17
Current Ratio: 0.91
Quick Ratio: 0.91

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $548.41 million
Price / Sales: 1.94
Cash Flow: $0.67 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.88
Book Value: $6.17 per share
Price / Book: 0.64

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 268,580,000
Free Float: 264,549,000
Market Cap: $1.06 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.64

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Key Executives

Mr. Christopher Andrew Carlsen
President & CEO
Mr. Bruno P. Geremia C.A.
CFO & Executive VP
Mr. Theo Van Der Werken
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Gaetano Aurigemma
Manager of General Accounting
Mr. Jesse Doenz
Controller & Manager of Investor Relations
Ms. Robyn Bourgeois
VP of Legal, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Hue Tran
Vice President of Business Development & Marketing
Ms. Michelle Rodgerson
Manager of Human Resources & Corporate Services
Daniel Sharp
Manager of Geology
Mr. Duane Robert Thompson
Vice President of Operations

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BIREF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Birchcliff Energy stock right now?: 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Birchcliff Energy in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BIREF shares.
View BIREF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Birchcliff Energy's stock price target for 2024?: 2 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Birchcliff Energy's stock. Their BIREF share price targets range from $4.00 to $4.75. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $4.38 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for BIREF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have BIREF shares performed in 2024?: Birchcliff Energy's stock was trading at $4.36 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BIREF shares have decreased by 9.4% and is now trading at $3.9515.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Birchcliff Energy's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024.
View our BIREF earnings forecast.

How were Birchcliff Energy's earnings last quarter?: Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (OTCMKTS:BIREF) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 14th. The company reported ($0.01) EPS for the quarter. The firm earned $134.65 million during the quarter. Birchcliff Energy had a net margin of 1.38% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.45%.
How often does Birchcliff Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Birchcliff Energy?: Birchcliff Energy declared a dividend on Saturday, March 9th. Investors of record on Friday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.074 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a dividend yield of 7.23%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 14th.
Read our dividend analysis for BIREF.
Is Birchcliff Energy a good dividend stock?: Birchcliff Energy (OTCMKTS:BIREF) pays an annual dividend of $0.59 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 15.32%. BIREF has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 1,967.32%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for BIREF.
How do I buy shares of Birchcliff Energy?: Shares of BIREF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (OTCMKTS:BIREF) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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