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Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
C$69.00
▲(8.88% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/07/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial resilience (low leverage and strong operating cash flow) and a constructive earnings-call outlook focused on debt reduction and capital/cost discipline. Technicals are mildly supportive but not strongly bullish, while valuation is a key limiter due to a high P/E despite an attractive dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet and debt paydown
Material debt reduction and a large equity base leave the company with low leverage and greater financial flexibility. This strengthens liquidity and lowers refinancing risk, enabling sustained dividend support, opportunistic reinvestment, or further debt paydowns through commodity cycles.
Very large reserve base and record production
A multi‑billion BOE 2P inventory and strong recent production give durable cash‑flow optionality and a long runway for staged development. High reserve replacement and scale lower per‑unit cost and support steady medium‑term production even if new drilling is paced.
Disciplined CapEx, op cost cuts and integration savings
Proactive capital and operating cost tightening improves cash‑flow resiliency through low price periods. Sustainable OpEx and D&C controls plus integration savings permanently lower breakevens and increase free cash flow available for debt reduction, dividends or targeted growth.
Negative Factors
Heavy exposure to weak regional gas prices
Tourmaline's cash generation is highly sensitive to AECO/West Coast spreads; prolonged weakness in these regional prices can materially compress margins and reduce free cash flow. Even with hedges and storage steps, regional demand patterns can persist, constraining structural cash conversion.
Variable free cash flow and 2025 earnings step‑down
Although operating cash flow has historically exceeded net income, free cash flow volatility reduces the reliability of internally funded growth and distributions. A sustained decline in FCF would limit the company’s ability to maintain capex, dividends, or accelerate debt reduction during a multi‑year downcycle.
Near‑term structural production reduction from portfolio moves
Selling volumes and ending ethane deep‑cuts lower the company’s near‑term production base and liquids exposure, which can reduce revenue diversity and economies of scale. While proceeds improved balance sheet, the trimmed production profile may slow organic growth and cash upside potential.
Tourmaline Oil (TOU) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$24.61B
Dividend Yield4.79%
Average Volume (3M)2.41M
Price to Earnings (P/E)89.4
Beta (1Y)0.59
Revenue Growth8.97%
EPS Growth-21.15%
CountryCA
Employees458
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.69
Shares Outstanding387,010,700
10 Day Avg. Volume2,971,229
30 Day Avg. Volume2,411,714
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.11
Price to Book (P/B)1.52
Price to Sales (P/S)4.04
P/FCF Ratio61.97
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$69.50Price Target Upside9.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)4.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$6.93B
Tourmaline Oil Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company DescriptionTourmaline Oil Corp. acquires, explores for, develops, and produces oil and natural gas properties in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. It holds interests in properties located in the Alberta Deep Basin, Northeast British Columbia Montney, and the Peace River High Triassic oil complex. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
How the Company Makes MoneyTourmaline Oil Corp. generates revenue primarily through the exploration, production, and sale of natural gas and crude oil. The company's key revenue streams include the extraction and sale of these resources to domestic and international markets. Tourmaline benefits from long-term contracts and spot market sales, which provide flexibility and pricing advantages. Additionally, the company invests in infrastructure such as gas processing facilities and pipelines, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. Strategic acquisitions and partnerships also play a significant role in expanding its asset base and increasing production capacity, contributing to its overall earnings.
Tourmaline Oil Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 04, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized strong operational execution (record production, significant reserve additions, industry-leading drilling activity and improved well performance), meaningful cost and capital discipline (OpEx reductions, CapEx cuts, $765M asset sale used to reduce debt and fund BC build-out) and strategic enhancements (hedges, gas storage, MIQ certification, frac sand integration). Near-term challenges are dominated by weak AECO and West Coast pricing, a ~50,000 BOE/day reduction in pro forma production from the asset sale and ethane termination, and a one-time reserve cost recalibration that increased reported 2P F&D. Overall, positives (production, reserves, debt reduction, cost progress and strategic positioning) materially outweigh the near-term price-driven constraints and one-time accounting impacts.Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Production and Strong Start to 2026
Q4 2025 delivered record corporate production and January 2026 averaged over 685,000 BOE/day (prior to the Peace River High sale). Q4 2025 record liquids production averaged 152,673 bbl/day.
Major Reserve Additions and Outstanding Replacement
Added 829 million BOE of 2P reserves in 2025 (including a corporate single-year organic 2P addition of 457 million BOE). Total proved reserves reached 3.26 billion BOE (up ~20% YoY) and 2P reserves eclipsed 6 billion BOE (up ~15% YoY). Reserve replacement was 356% for 2025.
Improved Financial Position and Cash Flow
Q4 cash flow of $890 million ($2.29 per diluted share) and full-year 2025 cash flow of $3.4 billion. Year-end 2025 net debt was $1.5 billion, down from $2.3 billion in Q3 2025 (≈35% reduction); long-term net debt target set at $1.75 billion.
Strategic Asset Sale and Use of Proceeds
Peace River High asset sale completed (Feb 2026) for $765 million; plan to allocate $500 million to permanent long-term debt reduction and $265 million to fund Phase 1 of BC infrastructure build-out over next two years.
CapEx Discipline and Immediate CapEx Reductions
'26 EP CapEx reduced by $350 million to $2.55 billion and non-EP cut by $50 million for a total $400 million reduction. Company identified an additional $200 million of D&C capital that could be deferred if prices remain weak. Q4 2025 EP CapEx was $813 million (within guidance).
Cost Reduction and Margin Improvement Progress
Q4 OpEx was $4.66/BOE, down 3% from Q3 2025 and down ~9% from H1 2025 ($5.14/BOE). 2026 OpEx guidance is $4.50/BOE. Company increased long-term operating & transport cost reduction target from $1.00/BOE to $1.50/BOE by 2031 and has already achieved ~ $0.70/BOE since H1 2025. Vertical integration of frac sand expected to save at least $40 million/year.
Operational Execution and Strong Well Performance
Drilled 320 gross wells in 2025 and led Canadian industry with 1.7 million meters drilled. BC Montney gas condensate complex well performance was ~22% higher in 2025 compared to the previous 5-year average (IP90 basis for 102 wells). Lateral lengths increasing (average ~8,400 completed lateral feet, +1,100 ft vs 2024) and D&C cost/ft now in decline in key areas.
Marketing, Hedging and Storage Enhancements
Approximately 880 MMcf/day hedged in 2026 at a weighted average fixed price of CAD 4.54/Mcf. Long-term storage agreement with AltaGas provides access to 6 Bcf (starting April 2026) increasing to 10 Bcf in mid-2027 (10-year term) to improve financial/operational flexibility. Physical exposure to premium eastern markets (~370 MMcf/day in Q1) provided uplift to Q1 cash flow.
Environmental Certification and Integration Wins
Achieved Grade A MIQ methane certification across the entire Northeast BC asset base — first Canadian company certified under MIQ and the first to certify integrated gas production and processing facilities, supporting ESG credentials and market access.
Negative Updates
Weak Western Canadian and West Coast Gas Prices Constraining Free Cash Flow
Unusually weak AECO and PG&E pricing this winter materially limited free cash flow and constrained the ability to pay a special Q1 dividend. AECO was as low as ~$1.60 and PG&E experienced atypical weakness, reducing realized margins despite other strengths. Management disclosed sensitivity: every CAD $0.10/Mcf AECO ≈ $45M change in 2026 cash flow; every $1/Mcf move in JKM/TTF ≈ $50M in 2026 and $70M in 2027.
Near-Term Production Reduction from Asset Sale and Ethane Termination
Combination of the Peace River High sale and termination of discretionary deep cut gas plant deliveries will reduce total corporate production by ~50,000 BOE/day on a full-year basis. Terminating deep cut deliveries will reduce corporate ethane production by ~20,000 barrels/day (full-year equivalent).
Potential Growth Impact from Additional CapEx Deferrals
Management identified a further $200 million of D&C capital that could be deferred in 2026 if commodity prices remain weak; additional deferrals beyond the announced $400 million could impact production growth and timing for later years if taken.
One-Time Reserve Cost Recalibration Increased Reported F&D
Company increased D&C costs across booked inventory (longer laterals, plug-and-perf, added facility capital) which produced a one-time bump to 2P F&D for 2025 by $3.21/BOE. Management noted the carried 2P F&D after recalibration would have been ~$908/BOE versus ~$588/BOE without the change — a near-term negative in reported capital efficiency metrics.
Limited Immediate Upside from LNG Exposure and Partial Hedging
Tourmaline has ~200 MMcf/day of LNG-capable exposure today (rising to ~330 MMcf/day over next years) but has hedged only roughly 25% of that capacity, which limits locked-in upside. Management flagged the market is convex (JKM/TTF moves can drive material upside), but near-term upside realization depends on continued supply disruptions and price moves.
Market Idiosyncrasies and Weather-Driven Demand Risk
This winter's unusual weather (West-focused hydro, maintenance events) temporarily suppressed key premium markets (PG&E), and management acknowledged that these idiosyncratic demand patterns can depress AECO/Station 2 pricing and mask margin improvements until normal demand patterns resume.
Company Guidance
Tourmaline guided to a lower‑risk, debt‑focused 2026 plan: EP CapEx was cut $350M to $2.55B (plus a $50M non‑EP cut; total CapEx reduction $400M) with an additional $200M of D&C deferrals available; at strip the company expects 2026 cash flow of $3.4B and free cash flow of a little over $0.7B. Operational guidance includes 2026 OpEx of $4.50/BOE (Q4’25 OpEx was $4.66/BOE, down from $5.14/H1’25), a permanent net‑debt reduction ($500M of the $765M Peace River High sale proceeds applied to debt) leaving YE‑25 net debt of $1.5B (down from $2.3B in Q3 and ~0.5x forecasted 2026 cash flow; long‑term net‑debt target $1.75B). Product and portfolio moves: full‑year production will be ~50,000 BOE/d lower (including ~20,000 bbl/d ethane) after the sale and ethane rejection, Q4 liquids were 152,673 bbl/d and Jan‑26 averaged >685,000 BOE/d pre‑sale, and 2025 2P additions were 829M BOE (457M organic) taking 2P >6B BOE (27.7 Tcf gas; ~1.5B bbl condensate/NGL); hedges of ~880 MMcf/d at CAD 4.54/Mcf and storage capacity rising to 6 Bcf in Apr‑26 (10 Bcf mid‑27); dividend base $0.50/share; sensitivities: ~$45M per US$0.10/Mcf AECO and ~$50M/$70M per US$1 TTF/JKM move for 2026/2027 respectively.Tourmaline Oil Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Strong financial foundation led by a conservatively levered balance sheet and robust operating cash flow. However, results are commodity-cyclical and 2025 shows a notable step-down in profitability and weaker/free-cash-flow consistency versus prior peak years, which tempers the score.Income Statement
Revenue has been volatile (strong growth in 2021–2022, declines in 2023–2024, then a rebound in 2025). Profitability was exceptionally strong in 2021–2024 with very high margins, but 2025 shows a sharp step-down in earnings power (much lower gross profit and net income versus prior years), signaling weaker pricing/realizations and/or higher costs. Overall: solid historical profitability with increased recent pressure and cyclicality risk typical of the sector.62
Positive
Balance Sheet
The balance sheet looks conservatively levered: debt-to-equity was low in 2021–2024 (roughly 0.05–0.08), and equity has remained very large and stable versus assets. Total debt rose in 2025 versus 2024, but leverage still appears manageable given the company’s sizable equity base. Key watch-out: rising debt alongside softer 2025 profitability could reduce flexibility if the downcycle persists.82
Very Positive
Cash Flow
Cash generation has been consistently strong, with operating cash flow generally exceeding net income in 2020–2024, indicating good earnings quality. Free cash flow, however, is highly variable—peaking in 2022 and trending lower in 2023–2025, with negative growth rates in recent years and relatively modest free cash flow in 2024 versus net income. Overall: strong operating cash flow engine, but less consistent cash left after investment/capital needs.71
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 5.82B | 4.35B | 4.84B | 7.10B | 4.77B |
| Gross Profit | 321.04M | 2.20B | 2.95B | 5.37B | 3.43B |
| EBITDA | 3.10B | 3.16B | 3.34B | 7.08B | 2.83B |
| Net Income | 262.67M | 1.26B | 1.74B | 4.49B | 2.03B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 22.87B | 22.70B | 20.48B | 19.04B | 16.16B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Debt | 1.89B | 1.30B | 1.13B | 629.26M | 880.74M |
| Total Liabilities | 7.43B | 7.15B | 6.47B | 5.35B | 4.55B |
| Stockholders Equity | 15.44B | 15.54B | 14.02B | 13.69B | 11.61B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 379.12M | 470.63M | 1.67B | 2.74B | 864.19M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.39B | 2.73B | 4.41B | 4.69B | 2.85B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.73B | -1.64B | -2.60B | -1.97B | -1.38B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -653.49M | -1.09B | -1.80B | -2.72B | -1.69B |
Tourmaline Oil Technical Analysis
Positive
63.37
Price Trends
61.72
Positive
61.47
Positive
60.81
Positive
Market Momentum
0.63
Negative
52.30
Neutral
38.30
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:TOU, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 63.37 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 62.79, above the 50-day MA of 61.72, and above the 200-day MA of 60.81, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.63 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 52.30 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 38.30 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TSE:TOU.
Tourmaline Oil Peers Comparison
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Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | C$5.51B | 10.05 | 13.75% | 5.77% | 11.52% | 24.76% | |
71 Outperform | C$15.24B | 11.74 | 15.75% | 2.95% | 15.61% | 12.15% | |
70 Neutral | C$1.92B | -27.70 | 3.28% | 1.59% | -9.76% | 374.65% | |
69 Neutral | C$24.61B | 89.45 | 8.69% | 4.79% | 8.97% | -21.15% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
61 Neutral | C$1.73B | -46.03 | 5.22% | ― | 9.92% | 2.74% | |
54 Neutral | C$1.78B | 36.95 | 3.69% | ― | 27.84% | 28.87% |
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Tourmaline Oil Corporate Events
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Tourmaline Sets Production and Reserve Records While Cutting 2026 Capital Plan
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
Tourmaline reported record fourth-quarter 2025 average production of 659,204 boepd and a January 2026 record above 685,000 boepd, alongside record liquids output and a 2025 addition of 829 million boe of proved plus probable reserves, including a corporate high in organic reserve growth. Operating costs fell more than 9% in the second half to $4.66 per boe, and the company plans to boost operating netbacks by ending discretionary deep cut gas plant deliveries, which will trim ethane volumes but is expected to lift netbacks in 2026 and 2027.
The producer completed the $765 million sale of its Peace River High assets, shedding mature, higher-cost production and using the transaction to help cut year-end 2025 net debt to $1.5 billion, or 0.45 times forecast 2026 cash flow. With the divestiture and efficiency gains, Tourmaline has reduced its 2026 exploration and production capital spending forecast by $350 million while maintaining strong cash flow generation and sustaining a quarterly base dividend of $0.50 per share, supporting a strategy centered on free cash flow optimization and balance sheet strength.
The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:TOU) stock is a Buy with a C$72.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Tourmaline Oil stock, see the TSE:TOU Stock Forecast page.
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