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Q: Looking at buying 1 of these service companies. Would appreciate an analysis of them and order of best to worst and would you buy any of them for a 12-15 month time frame.
Thanks Gary

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Read Answer Asked by Gary on April 22, 2019

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Q: I have been watching ESI as part of my speculative portfolio. The ~8% div yield is currently unsustainable based on current earnings yet their acquisition of Trinidad at 40% of its value is somewhat compelling for future appreciation. They have indicated their plan to reduce debt and clean their financial statements yet, while the sector is negative, your opinion would be appreciated. Thank you!

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Read Answer Asked by Martin on April 10, 2019

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Q: I’m down approx. 40%. Is the dividend safe? Should I buy, hold or sell? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by David on November 05, 2018

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Q: Is that a fair deal.Last week analyst mentioned they had good quarter and stock by year end could $2.00 Offer $1.68 roughly.what does 5i think wait & see

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Read Answer Asked by Guy on August 13, 2018

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Q: With ConocoPhillips and CPG buying large acreage in the Montney play in BC and Alberta they must be planning a lot of drilling. Which drilling companies would benefit the most from this ? Thanks. Rod

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Read Answer Asked by Rodney on April 06, 2018

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Q: Can you please comment on Ensign’s latest quarter results. Would you be a buyer at today’s price?

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Read Answer Asked by Sandy on November 14, 2017

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Q: I recently saw a reference to Ensign Energy Services having some 2 million short sales, representing a 300 day trade supply. Where can one find data for short sales of this and other companies?
Thank you.

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Read Answer Asked by JACK on October 02, 2017

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Q: I own a small position in Ensign at $9. I was thinking of adding here. What do you think? Is the dividend safe?

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Read Answer Asked by dan on March 27, 2017

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Q: what is your view on this driller going forward?
juicy dividend that has not been cut in the past 10 years, Is it fairly safe/covered going forward?
Any other metrics you feel are pertinent.
Thanks again.

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Read Answer Asked by Denis on March 24, 2017

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Q: Looking for news on ESI. The drop in price today seems extreme. Any ideas as to why there is such volatility?

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Read Answer Asked by nicholas on February 08, 2017

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Q: Many analysts are predicting a turnaround in the oil services industry. The stocks seem to be anticipating this. You have recommended CEU. Has it moved to high for an investment at this time? Also, what do you think of ESI? It has an attractive dividend.

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Read Answer Asked by Ken on November 21, 2016

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Q: Good Morning,

Out of the O&G drillers in Canada, which would be your top picK?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by David on May 04, 2016

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Q: is ESI still underacheving?

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Read Answer Asked by jacques on January 15, 2015

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Q: ESI has not announced any future dividends. From their web site, I see that in the past 2 years they had already announced by this date. What is the best way to determine when they will make the announcement? Is this a warning sign that they have not announced yet?

Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on November 26, 2014

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Q: Hello, I just joined and was hoping to find a report on ESI. As a dividend investor, ESI looks very attractive given it's current yield and valuation. More important, it's record of growing dividends for 19 consecutive years is hard to ignore. Yet, I hesitate. It's not just the lack of growth and the recent misses, the FCF looks problematic. Can I have your opinion? Thanks

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Read Answer Asked by Greg on October 29, 2014

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Q: any thought on esi

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Read Answer Asked by Tony on June 15, 2014

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Q: Hello would you recommend esi for a buy? Is this a good sector going forward?

Happy holiday season

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Read Answer Asked by Dustin on January 06, 2014

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Q: hello 5i:
could you please comment on Ensign Energy's quarterly report? In particular, managements outlook.

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Read Answer Asked by Paul on November 12, 2013

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Q: Peter
ESI - Ensign Energy Services .... seems to me like trading cheap relative to intrinsic value. A Good Margin of Safety. What do you think ? I am not sure if I am missing something about the going forward business - and what to anticipate with the impact to this business due to price of nat gas and oil.
Regards, Patrick

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Read Answer Asked by Patrick on July 06, 2012

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Q: What in general are your views on the energy services sector?

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Read Answer Asked by Derek on April 22, 2012