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TXP.L

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Touchstone Exploration Inc. · Energy · Canada · $32M · Avg Vol: $45K/d

12
StockRank
Q
31
V
53
M
14
P/E (TTM)
3.5x
ROE
10.5%
D/E
0.8x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

A microcap oil and gas explorer in Trinidad with a $24M market cap. Despite high energy prices, the company is too small and speculative, lacking the quality and scale of a compounder.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Touchstone Exploration Inc. is a Canadian-based oil and gas exploration and production company active in the onshore basins of Trinidad and Tobago. The company's primary growth driver is its Ortoire exploration block, which has yielded significant natural gas and liquids discoveries, transforming Touchstone into a key domestic energy supplier. Its competitive advantage lies in its established infrastructure, low operating costs, and long-term gas sales agreements with state-owned utility companies.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue58M65M77M62M2.5%
EPS-0.01-0.120.050.050.0%
Shares233M234M236M325M+39.3%
Debt38M41M53M95M35.5%
Equity105M80M92M126M6.1%
Op CF8M17M18M27M51.8%
Inv CF-22M-28M-28M-80M
Fin CF12M174,5278M58M
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PRICE (1M)-24.9%
0.090.100.110.120.12May 1May 26Jun 15
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$0.09
RSI (14)
28.6
52W High
$0.28
From 52W High
0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
31
ROIC
2.8%30.2
ROE
10.5%65.0
GP/Assets
6.6%18.0
Op. Margin
-2.1%20.8
FCF/Assets
-3.1%29.9
Piotroski
44.3
Int. Cover
1.0x24.6
D/E Ratio
0.77x30.0
Current Ratio
0.52x6.3
Value
53
P/E (TTM)
3.5x97.2
EV/EBITDA
11.3x22.7
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
0.3x89.1
P/S
0.9x69.9
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
14
52W High %
33%2.9
RS 6M
-20%17.5
SMA 50/200
0.85x5.0
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$32M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
59.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Energy, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of TXP.L are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
TXP.LTouchstone Exploration Inc.(you)$32M12STRONG SELL
HEVI.VHelium Evolution Incorporated$27M16STRONG SELL
CCEC.VCANCAMBRIA ENERGY CORP$34M0STRONG SELL
AEC.STAfrica Energy Corp.$72M11STRONG SELL
ZENA.OLZenith Energy Ltd.$55M20STRONG SELL
QEC.OLQuesterre Energy Corporation$88M23SELL
HAM.VHighwood Asset Management Ltd.$51M34SELL
PNE.TOPine Cliff Energy Ltd.$159M9STRONG SELL
AVN.VAvanti Helium Corp.$40M44HOLD
PRQ.TOPetrus Resources Ltd.$187M14STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 3.0% · P/E 26.8x · Gross margin 37.2%

Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TXP.L) — Stock Score Summary

Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TXP.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 12/100 based on Quality (31/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (14/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. A microcap oil and gas explorer in Trinidad with a $24M market cap. Despite high energy prices, the company is too small and speculative, lacking the quality and scale of a compounder.

Touchstone Exploration Inc. is a Canadian-based oil and gas exploration and production company active in the onshore basins of Trinidad and Tobago. The company's primary growth driver is its Ortoire exploration block, which has yielded significant natural gas and liquids discoveries, transforming Touchstone into a key domestic energy supplier. Its competitive advantage lies in its established infrastructure, low operating costs, and long-term gas sales agreements with state-owned utility companies.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.09
Market Cap$32M
P/E (TTM)3.48
Price/Book0.32
Return on Equity10.5%
Return on Invested Capital2.8%
Debt/Equity76.63
Gross Margin59.9%
Operating Margin-2.1%
Revenue Growth14.2%
Free Cash Flow$-14M

Touchstone Exploration Inc. operates in the Oil & Gas E&P industry, part of the Energy sector (Canada).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Touchstone Exploration Inc.’s (TXP.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TXP.L) is 12/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (31), Value (53), and Momentum (14) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Touchstone Exploration Inc. have an economic moat?
Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TXP.L) has a Quality factor score of 31/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Touchstone Exploration Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TXP.L) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 12/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Touchstone Exploration Inc. in?
Touchstone Exploration Inc. (TXP.L) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas E&P industry (Canada).