doctorj
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It's interesting that most of the junior oilers are looking much stronger the last couple of days.
Why is everyone so quiet on this stock? ROC is approaching a very interesting and potentially significant growth phase with the share price bouncing 22% of its 52 week low over the past month.
Apart from ROC's already producing oil fields Cliff head (37.5%), Zhao Dong (24.5%) and Chinguetti (3.25%) with ROC currently averaging 9000 BOPD:
Blane and Enoch although relatively small oil fields are coming into production over the next few months (Enoch should come on stream some time this week). Although roc only has a small 12.5% & 12% interest respectively, it provides some increased revenue streams for all their exploration and development activities going on.
Drilling is just about the commence in Onshore Angola, and no one needs to be told the massive potential this hydrocarbon province possesses. NOT saying roc is certain to find oil, but with a little bit of luck, the impact on roc would likely be significant. Surely someone has some views on the Angola exploration!!!!!!!
Apart from this there is the Beibu Gulf which ROC has so far drilled 2 wells at a 100% success rate, where drilling will recommence at the end of the year and development/investment decision will likely be given the final green light. (20% interest given CNOOC exercises its right to 51% participation).
Future development of the Zhao Dong (i.e. C4 area of the ZD block) where first oil is expected around the late 2008 (approx net roc: 1150 BOPD) + additional upside in the development of the extended reach again in the ZD block.
With plenty more exploration acreage in Equatorial Guinean, Deep water Madagascar, Mauritania, Offshore W.A and Zhao Dong.
This is no way intended to be taken as financial advice or change people’s views on the company in any way, but rather as a means of further discussion for those who follow the company. I personally believe roc is one of only a handful of undervalued companies running around on the ASX at the moment and I think the institutional investors have realized this as well with CBA and Merrill Lynch increasing their stake in the company in recent times. Below I have attached a rough valuation of Roc Oil based on the PV of expected cash flows over the next couple of years, however this does not take into account any exploration upside (such as Angola, Beibu Gulf etc) most assumptions are written in. The NPM increases from 07-08 because of lower expenditure on UK development, Cliff Head and Angola.
Personally I beleive I am currently paying nothing for the massive upside potenial that roc has on offer and have held for just over a year now with an average entery price of $2.95.
Todays "The Chartist" covers ROC which you wil find interesting
http://www.projectstreamer.com/users/reefcap/210507_roc/210507_roc.html
Laymans Analysis
21/5/07:
Since November last year ROC has been in a sideways holding pattern although technicians call this a "basing" pattern that is considered very bullish for longer term holders. This base was finally broken back on May 4th with a nice high volume breakout. We've now seen come consolidation and I think it only a matter of time before ROC takes its next leg higher. This small area of consolidation has been on declining volume, like a "breather" if you like, gaining momentum before moving higher. Today showed positive price and volume characteristics so the next break could be along any day. An aggressive trader could buy now with a stop back below $3.25. A more conservative trader would wait for a break up through $3.55 before entering and place a protective stop below $3.40. If this base is the start of something large, then longer term active investors should also consider positions here with stops back below $3.25 or lower should you want some wiggle room. I will make a formal recommendation for the Model Portfolio to BUY at xxxx. Place a stop at xxxx.
Technical Discussion
21/5/07:
The immediate Elliott Wave count suggests this minor wave-v will take prices through to $3.80 to $4.00. Its termination will also see the intermediate degree wave-3 complete but ultimately we should see ROC push toward $4.50 through June to July. The seasonal trend suggests the current sideways phase (Grey) will complete on or about May 24, just a few days away, then we'll see strength through to June 6. It is suggested that this will be the minor degree wave- v period that will take prices toward the $3.80 - $4.00 zone. From June 6 through June 28 we normally see a sideways non-directional period so this would fit the larger degree wave-4 formation. With wave-2 being sharp we should expect wave-4 to be complex and take some time. Elliott Wave and seasonals aside, there is significant support now at the breakout level of $3.27. Whilst it is possible that it may come back into play it would still be deemed a bullish scenario. To remain completely confident with the bullish outlook, especially from a timing perspective, I would not wish to see prices re-enter that basing pattern.
With regard to copyrighted material, it's interesting that that only seems to be of concern when the author is a forum member.
On other forums I frequent, nearly everything that's quoted here from external articles would be deleted by the mods for copyright reasons.
GP
No stress here. It was the free chart of the week so it can be distributed.
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