5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Bill Barrett
Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, oil and gas producer Bill Barrett (NYS: BBG) has earned a coveted five-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Bill Barrett's business and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
Bill Barrett facts
Headquarters (founded) | Denver (2002) |
Market Cap | $1.3 billion |
Industry | Oil and gas exploration and production |
Trailing-12-Month Revenue | $783.7 million |
Management | Co-Founder/Chairman/CEO Fredrick Barnett |
Return on Equity (average, past 3 years) | 4.9% |
Cash/Debt | $57.3 million / $882.2 million |
Competitors | Caerus Oil and Gas LLC |
Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.
On CAPS, 92% of the 198 members who have rated Bill Barrett believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Earlier this month, one of those bulls, fellow Fool Andy Cross (TMFOpie), succinctly summed up the opportunity for our community:
Low cost natty and oil producer in some prime regions out west. Selling at its 10yr PV. Migrating to more liquid gases and oil from dry natty. Natty/energy stocks have been in the toilet over the last 6 months, but long-term the value will be recognized. Yet if natty stays depressed then the wait could be long. Be patient.
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