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Jadestone Energy PLC

Energy First-pass screen £163m

380/1000 Overall fit

AI beneficiary 35% 18

Operating leverage 25% 68

Valuation 25% 30

Downside protection 15% 47

First-pass take

Traditional upstream O&G with strong operational leverage (EBITDAX +41% on +28% revenue) but zero AI exposure. Rising net debt to US$104.8m YoY and hedges at US$69/bbl (vs US$85 realized 2024) signal downside concerns. Misaligned with AI-beneficiary, leverage-to-upside-surprise positioning.

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