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PetroChina on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, such as Osbert Tang, CFA, are providing valuable insights on PetroChina, a major company in the energy sector. In his report “PetroChina (857 HK): An Interesting Contrarian View,” Osbert raises doubts about PetroChina‘s ability to maintain its strong performance in 2024. Citing historical patterns, over-ambitious growth forecasts, and concerns over crude oil prices, the report suggests that sustaining high performance may be challenging for PetroChina. Osbert questions the consensus growth forecasts for FY24-25, highlighting the discrepancy between projected growth and PetroChina‘s historical performance.

With a bearish sentiment, Osbert’s analysis points to potential underperformance by PetroChina if crude oil prices revert to previous levels. The report emphasizes the need for caution, as PetroChina‘s stock price remains significantly higher despite the recent stability in oil prices. As part of Smartkarma’s platform for independent research, analysts like Osbert Tang offer unique perspectives that challenge conventional wisdom and provide investors with a comprehensive view of companies like PetroChina.

A look at PetroChina Smart Scores

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Looking at the Smartkarma Smart Scores for PetroChina, the company seems to be in a strong position for long-term growth. With top scores in Value, Dividend, Growth, and Momentum, PetroChina is showing positive signals across various key factors. This indicates that the company is well-positioned to provide good returns to its investors over the long term.

While PetroChina scores slightly lower in Resilience, overall, its robust performance in value, dividend, growth, and momentum bodes well for its future outlook. As a company engaged in the exploration, production, refining, and distribution of oil and gas, PetroChina‘s diversified operations further support its strong Smart Scores, pointing towards a favorable long-term trajectory in the energy sector.

### PetroChina Company Limited explores, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas. The Company also refines, transports, and distributes crude oil and petroleum products, produces and sells chemicals, and transmits, markets and sells natural gas. ###

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