The next step for institutional buying...Reference : https://www.baytexenergy.com/files/pdf/corporate-handouts/2021/2021%20June%20Presentation.pdf
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S&P corporate rating “B” and senior unsecured debt rating “B+” ; https://www.maalot.co.il/Publications/GMT20160823145849.pdf
BB; B; CCC; CC; and C Obligations rated 'BB', 'B', 'CCC', 'CC', and 'C' are regarded as having significant speculative characteristics. 'BB' indicates the least degree of speculation and 'C' the highest. While such obligations will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these may be outweighed by large uncertainties or major exposures to adverse conditions.
B An obligation rated 'B' is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated 'BB', but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation. Adverse business, financial, or economic conditions will likely impair the obligor's capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.
I expect an significant upgrade somewhere end of 2021 like : BBB An obligation rated 'BBB' exhibits adequate protection parameters. However, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.
Fitch corporate rating and senior unsecured debt rating “B” Issuer Default Ratings
B : Highly speculative
B’ ratings indicate that material default risk is present, but a limited margin of safety remains. Financial commitments are currently being met; however, capacity for continued payment is vulnerable to deterioration in the business and economic environment.
I expect an significant upgrade somewhere end of 2021 like :
BBB Good credit quality
BBB’ ratings indicate that expectations of default risk are currently low. The capacity for payment of financial commitments is considered adequate, but adverse business or economic conditions are more likely to impair this capacity.
Moody’s corporate rating “B2” and senior unsecured debt rating “B3” https://www.moodys.com/researchdocumentcontentpage.aspx?docid=PBC_79004
B2. A rating within speculative grade Moody's Long-term Corporate Obligation Rating. Obligations rated B2 are considered speculative and are subject to high credit risk. Rating one notch higher is B1. I expect an significant upgrade somewhere end of 2021 like : Baa Obligations rated Baa are judged to be medium-grade and subject to moderate credit risk and as such may possess certain speculative characteristics
With all news ratings, institutional will come !!! Only my O !
Please do your DD it's your money !