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Mark Taylor
EUR 101.80 For Business Accounts Only

Solid 4Q Gains for Oil Search Are Offset by a Rising Australian Dollar

We retain our AUD 5.25 per share fair value estimate for Oil Search. A stronger-than-expected fourth quarter and the time value of money are offset by a rise in the AUD/USD exchange rate to AUD 0.80 from 0.76. Our fair value estimate equates to a 2026 enterprise value/EBITDA exit multiple of 9.9, reduced to 6.8 if excluding the USD 1.6 billion, or AUD 1.30 per share, lump sum we ascribe for undeveloped Elk/Antelope gas resources. We still assume a midcycle USD 60 per barrel Brent crude price, bu...
Underlying
Oil Search Limited

Oil Search is engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas deposits in Papua New Guinea. This is carried out as both the operator of producing and exploration joint ventures and as a non-operator participant in exploration and production joint ventures. Co.'s properties include the Kutubu oil project, Central Moran oil project, Gobe oil project, Hides GTE project, SE Mananda field, and Nabrajah. Co. also has interests in seven concession areas in Yemen, three concession areas in Egypt, and one concession area in Libya. Co. maintains operations in Papua New Guinea, Yemen, Egypt, Libya, Iraq, Tunisia, and Australia.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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Mark Taylor

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