(HWX) Headwater Exploration - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: TO • Country: Canada • Currency: CAD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: CA4220961078

HWX: Petroleum, Natural Gas

Headwater Exploration Inc. (TO:HWX) is a Canadian energy company focused on the exploration, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas. The company operates primarily in two key regions: the Marten Hills area in Alberta and the McCully Field in New Brunswick. These assets position Headwater in strategic locations with significant resource potential, leveraging Canadas abundant hydrocarbon reserves.

Originally incorporated in 1996 as Corridor Resources Inc., the company rebranded as Headwater Exploration Inc. in March 2020. This name change reflects its expanded focus and growth ambitions in the energy sector. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Headwater benefits from proximity to Canadas energy hub, providing access to infrastructure, expertise, and markets.

From a financial perspective, Headwater has a market capitalization of approximately 1.58 billion CAD, making it a mid-sized player in the Canadian energy landscape. The companys price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.64 indicates a valuation that is relatively in line with its earnings performance, while the forward P/E of 9.05 suggests modest growth expectations. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 2.28 reflects the markets valuation of its assets relative to book value, while the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 3.22 highlights its revenue generation capabilities.

For investors and fund managers, Headwater represents an opportunity to participate in Canadas energy sector, which is undergoing a transition toward sustainability while maintaining its traditional hydrocarbon focus. The companys balanced portfolio of developed and undeveloped lands, combined with its strategic locations, positions it to capitalize on both near-term production and long-term growth opportunities.

Additional information about Headwater Exploration Inc. can be found on its website: https://www.headwaterexp.com.

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HWX Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 886m
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas E&P
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
IPO / Inception

HWX Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 61.9%
Fundamental 73.8%
Dividend 63.5%
Rel. Strength -21
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 5.98 CAD
Fair Price DCF 6.15 CAD

HWX Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.23%
Yield on Cost 5y 20.00%
Annual Growth 5y 44.22%
Payout Consistency 93.8%

HWX Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -84%
Growth Correlation 12m -61.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 89.1%
CAGR 5y 41.09%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 1.02
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.12
Alpha -39.33
Beta 1.542
Volatility 32.43%
Current Volume 1840k
Average Volume 20d 859.6k
What is the price of HWX stocks?
As of April 10, 2025, the stock is trading at CAD 5.59 with a total of 1,839,975 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -13.47%, over one month by -4.44%, over three months by -24.76% and over the past year by -31.03%.
Is Headwater Exploration a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Headwater Exploration (TO:HWX) is currently (April 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 73.78 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of HWX as of April 2025 is 5.98. This means that HWX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 6.98%.
Is HWX a buy, sell or hold?
Headwater Exploration has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for HWX stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, HWX Headwater Exploration will be worth about 6.8 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 5.59. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +21.29%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 8.9 59%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 6.8 21.3%