March 20, 2025
Top 10 Stock Crescent Point Strong Buy Recommendation
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Snapshot: Crescent Point – Top 10 Stock in Oil & Gas Mining and Production
Crescent Point is listed as a top 10 stock on March 20, 2025 in the market index Oil & Gas because of its high performance in at least one of the Obermatt investment strategies. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, it is a solid investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is low. Based on the Obermatt 360° View of 80 (top 80% performer), Obermatt assesses an overall strong buy recommendation for Crescent Point on March 20, 2025.
Snapshot: Obermatt Ranks
| Country | Canada |
| Industry | Oil & Gas Production |
| Index | Low Emissions, Oil & Gas, Water Efficiency, TSX Composite |
| Size class | Large |
When Obermatt identifies the Top 10 stocks in a market, it’s based on a certain investment strategy. The best performing stocks usually aren’t the ones that everyone is talking about (those are often "over-priced" and have low Value ranks).
For each investment strategy, we provide you with more detailed analysis and our recommendation. You see the ranks of the top 10 stocks ranked by that particular investment strategy (360° View, Sentiment, Value, Growth, Safety and Combined Financial Performance).
360° View: Obermatt 360° View Crescent Point Strong Buy
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| VALUE | 90 |
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| GROWTH | 52 |
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| SAFETY | 31 |
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| SENTIMENT | 90 |
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| 360° VIEW | 80 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt 360° View of 80 (better than 80% compared with alternatives) for 2025, overall professional sentiment and financial characteristics for the stock Crescent Point are very positive. The 360° View is based on consolidating four consolidated indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Crescent Point. The consolidated Value Rank has an attractive rank of 90, which means that the share price of Crescent Point is on the lower side compared with the typical size in indicators such as revenues, profits, and invested capital. This means the stock price is lower than for 90% of alternative stocks in the same industry. The consolidated Growth Rank has a good rank of 52, which means that the company experiences above-average growth momentum when looking at financial metrics such as revenue, profit, and invested capital growth, as well as stock returns. In addition, professional market sentiment is above average compared with other stock investment alternatives with a Sentiment Rank of 90. But the company’s financing is risky with a Safety rank of 31. This means 69% of comparable companies have a safer financing structure than Crescent Point. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated 360° View of 80, Crescent Point is better positioned than 80% of all alternative stock investment opportunities based on the Obermatt Method. As three out of four consolidated Obermatt Ranks exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Value Rank of 90), above-average growth (Growth Rank of 52), and positive market sentiment in the professional investor community (Sentiment Rank of 90), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the shares is limited, and disappointments are less likely, unless information not publicly available. Only the company financing structure is on the riskier side (Safety Rank of 31), but that would also mean better returns for shareholders if things work out well. Good value is sometimes an indication that the company's future is challenging. If they have been growing above average and are still a good value, it may indicate that this will not continue. We recommend evaluating whether the future of Crescent Point is as difficult as the low price of the stock, despite good growth and positive professional investor sentiment, suggests. Since the professional community is optimistic, you might have less to worry about, and the stock is just not sufficiently visible right now, which may indicate good timing. ...read more
Sentiment Strategy: Professional Market Sentiment for Crescent Point very positive
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Sentiment Rank of 90 (better than 90% compared with alternatives) for 2025, overall professional sentiment and engagement for the stock Crescent Point is very positive. The Sentiment Rank is based on consolidating four sentiment indicators, with all four indicators above average for Crescent Point. Analyst Opinions are at a rank of 87 (better than 87% of alternative investments), which means that, currently, stock research analysts tend to recommend a stock investment in the company. Analyst Opinions Change is also positive with a rank of 83, which means that stock research experts are changing their opinions for the better and recommending investing in the company. They are getting more optimistic about stock investments in Crescent Point. The Professional Investors rank is 79, which means that currently, professional investors hold more stock in this company than in 79% of alternative investment opportunities. Pros tend to favor investing in this company. Finally, Market Pulse has a rank of 59 which means that the current professional news and professional social networks are on the positive side when discussing this company (more positive news than for 59% of competitors). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Sentiment Rank of 90 (more positive than 90% compared with investment alternatives), Crescent Point has a reputation among professional investors that is significantly higher than that of its competitors. Since all market sentiment indicators are positive, the professional community highly recommends investment in the company. Does this mean Crescent Point stocks are a safe investment? Far from it. Even professionals make mistakes. Especially in stock investing, there is a tendency to follow the leaders. Since trees don't grow to the heavens, such positive sentiment may also be interpreted as a danger sign. A lot of optimism can often be a sign of troubles to come, albeit unforeseen by most. ...read more
Value Strategy: Crescent Point Stock Price Value at the top
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 90 (better than 90% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Crescent Point shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Crescent Point. Price-to-Sales is 76 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 76% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Crescent Point's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 73% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 81. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Crescent Point are expected to be higher than for 80% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 80). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 90, is a buy recommendation based on Crescent Point's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in Crescent Point based on its detailed value metrics.
Growth Strategy: Crescent Point Growth Momentum good
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 52 (better than 52% compared with alternatives), Crescent Point shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four metrics below average for Crescent Point. While Profit Growth has a good rank of 92, as professionals currently expect the company to grow its profits more than 92% of its competitors, all other growth indicators are below market averages. Sales Growth has a rank of 32, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 68% of its competitors, while Capital Growth has a rank of 34 and Stock Returns have been below market median, with a rank of 42 (58% of alternative investments were better). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 52, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. While revenue growth and capital growth are good growth momentum indicators, profit is less reliable, because profits may increase due to cost-cutting measures which typically indicate negative growth momentum. "You can save a dollar only once" is the saying about such situations. Growth Investors should look at company priorities closely if they are interested in growth, because the increase in profits is not usually an indicator of growth, and stock prices have been below market, too. ...read more
Safety Strategy: Crescent Point Debt Financing Safety below-average
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| LEVERAGE | 43 |
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| REFINANCING | 18 |
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| LIQUIDITY | 50 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 31 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 31 (better than 31% compared with alternatives), the company Crescent Point has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Crescent Point is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Crescent Point. Liquidity is at 50, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 50% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. But Refinancing is riskier at a rank of 18, which means that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is above average. It has more debt in the refinancing stage than 82% of its competitors. Leverage is also high at a rank of 43, which means that the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 57% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 31 (worse than 69% compared with alternatives), Crescent Point has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. High Leverage (a low Obermatt Leverage Rank) is good in good times, because it usually indicates that shareholders get higher returns. The good Liquidity performance of the company is an indicator that this is the case. However, if you expect an economic downturn, you may stay clear of this stock because they have an above-average debt level that needs refinancing soon. ...read more
Combined financial peformance: Crescent Point Above-Average Financial Performance
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| VALUE | 90 |
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| GROWTH | 52 |
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| SAFETY | 50 |
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| COMBINED | 67 |
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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 67 (better than 67% compared with investment alternatives), Crescent Point (Oil & Gas Production, Canada) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Crescent Point are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 90 (better than 90% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 52) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 31), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 67, is a buy recommendation based on Crescent Point's financial characteristics. As the company Crescent Point's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 90) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 52), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 31) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. ...read more
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