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HWX Stock Chart & Stats
C$13.47
-C$0.39(-2.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
C$13.47
-C$0.39(-2.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$6.58 - C$13.82
Previous CloseN/A
Volume379.90K
Average Volume (3M)679.74K
Market Cap
C$3.15B
Enterprise ValueC$2.76K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$87.66M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$1.78M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.0
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.4%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.78
Shares Outstanding237,762,880
10 Day Avg. Volume621,858
30 Day Avg. Volume679,737
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.73
Price to Book (P/B)2.98
Price to Sales (P/S)4.33
P/FCF Ratio19.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$15.56Price Target Upside15.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$820.93M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage gives the company substantial financial flexibility across commodity cycles. With debt-to-equity near 0.002 and minimal debt, Headwater can fund capex, sustain distributions, pursue opportunistic acquisitions, and withstand price shocks without balance-sheet distress.
Strong Operating MarginsHigh trailing margins reflect strong operating economics in core oil production. TTM gross margin around 54% and net margin ~28% indicate durable profitability that supports reinvestment, service of obligations, and potential shareholder returns when commodity conditions normalize.
Robust Cash GenerationRobust cash generation—operating cash roughly C$335M and free cash flow ~C$102M with strong FCF growth—provides a foundation for funding development and reducing external financing reliance. Operating cash >2x net income signals solid cash quality for long-term planning.
Bears Say
Weak FCF ConversionFree cash flow conversion is low and historically variable: FCF at ~31% of net income and a past negative year indicate heavy reinvestment or working-capital swings. This constrains durable distributable cash, increases funding uncertainty, and complicates multi-year capital planning.
Revenue And Margin CyclicalityRevenue and margins have exhibited meaningful year-to-year swings and recent margin compression, reflecting upstream cyclicality. This volatility complicates sustaining investment plans, hiring, and consistent returns, making multi-quarter forecasting and strategic execution harder.
Exposure To Structural External RisksThe business is structurally exposed to commodity prices, regional pipeline/takeaway constraints, Canadian crude differentials and regulatory/royalty regimes. These external factors can persist for months and materially reduce realized netbacks and the economics of development projects.
HWX FAQ
What was Headwater Exploration’s price range in the past 12 months?
Headwater Exploration lowest stock price was C$6.58 and its highest was C$13.82 in the past 12 months.
What is Headwater Exploration’s market cap?
Headwater Exploration’s market cap is C$3.15B.
When is Headwater Exploration’s upcoming earnings report date?
Headwater Exploration’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 95 days.
How were Headwater Exploration’s earnings last quarter?
Headwater Exploration released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported C$0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$0.3 by C$0.06.
Is Headwater Exploration overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Headwater Exploration’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Headwater Exploration pay dividends?
Headwater Exploration pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.4%. See more information on Headwater Exploration dividends here
What is Headwater Exploration’s EPS estimate?
Headwater Exploration’s EPS estimate is 0.29.
How many shares outstanding does Headwater Exploration have?
Headwater Exploration has 237,762,880 shares outstanding.
What happened to Headwater Exploration’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Headwater Exploration reported an EPS of C$0.36 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$0.3. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.278%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Headwater Exploration?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:HWX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Headwater Exploration Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
C$15.56 (15.53% Upside)
C$15.56 (15.53% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TSE:HWX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $873.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
64.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Headwater Exploration
Headwater Exploration Inc. is a smaller-scale resource firm primarily focused on discovering, developing, and extracting petroleum and natural gas. Its activities are concentrated within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and onshore regions of New Brunswick. The company holds ownership stakes in several key projects, including the McCully Field, situated northeast of Sussex, New Brunswick; the Clearwater play in Alberta's Marten Hills area; and the Frederick Brook shale gas prospect, also located in New Brunswick. The company was formerly called Corridor Resources Inc. before officially changing its name to Headwater Exploration Inc. in March 2020. Its main corporate office is based in Calgary, Canada.
HWX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$15.56
▲(15.53% Upside)
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