Central Petroleum Limited (AU:CTP)
ASX:CTP
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CTP Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.06
>-AU$0.01(-1.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.06
>-AU$0.01(-1.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.05 - AU$0.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume390.93K
Average Volume (3M)391.90K
Market Cap
AU$48.93M
Enterprise ValueAU$49.89M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$29.36M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$26.55M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.7
Beta0.11
Next Earnings
Sep 22, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding752,764,000
10 Day Avg. Volume295,631
30 Day Avg. Volume391,903
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.14
Price to Book (P/B)1.03
Price to Sales (P/S)0.97
P/FCF Ratio7.28
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$47.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Domestic Gas Market PositionCentral Petroleum's concentrated onshore footprint in the Northern Territory and Queensland and stated focus on commercialising gas into domestic markets provides a durable structural advantage. Proximity to east coast gas demand and relationships with infrastructure and counterparties support sustained contract access and lower transport complexity over months.
Revenue And Gross Margin RecoveryA meaningful revenue rebound and a material improvement in gross margin indicate operational recovery and better cost management. Sustained higher top-line and healthier gross margins help support reinvestment in fields, improve resilience to price volatility and strengthen the firm's ability to fund development over the medium term.
Improved Leverage And Operating Cash CoverLower leverage and operating cash flow that covers net income signal stronger balance sheet resilience. Controlled debt levels and positive operational cash conversion provide financial flexibility to support development, absorb near-term shocks and reduce the need for dilutive or costly external financing in the coming months.
Bears Say
Declining Return On EquityA large drop in ROE reflects weaker profitability relative to shareholder capital and suggests the company is generating lower returns from its assets. Persistently lower ROE can constrain the firm's ability to attract capital for growth projects and signals potential deterioration in capital efficiency over the medium term.
Free Cash Flow ContractionA sharp decline in free cash flow and low FCF-to-net-income conversion reduce financial headroom for capex, working capital and distributions. That erosion increases reliance on external funding for development or unexpected costs and raises liquidity risk if the trend persists over several quarters.
Limited Forward DisclosureThe absence of explicit guidance and limited corporate-event disclosure reduces forward visibility into production, sales and capex plans. For a development-centric E&P, this opacity hampers planning by counterparties and investors, increasing perceived execution and timing risk for commercialisation milestones.
Central Petroleum Limited News
CTP FAQ
What was Central Petroleum Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Central Petroleum Limited lowest share price was AU$0.05 and its highest was AU$0.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Central Petroleum Limited’s market cap?
Central Petroleum Limited’s market cap is AU$48.93M.
When is Central Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Central Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 22, 2026 which is in 95 days.
How were Central Petroleum Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Central Petroleum Limited released its earnings results on Mar 13, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.002 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.002.
Is Central Petroleum Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Central Petroleum Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Central Petroleum Limited pay dividends?
Central Petroleum Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Central Petroleum Limited’s EPS estimate?
Central Petroleum Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Central Petroleum Limited have?
Central Petroleum Limited has 752,764,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Central Petroleum Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Central Petroleum Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.002 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.174%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Central Petroleum Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CTP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Central Petroleum Limited Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CTP Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$10.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Central Petroleum Limited
Central Petroleum Limited is an Australian company dedicated to the full lifecycle of hydrocarbon resources, including their development, extraction, processing, and sale. It possesses substantial stakes in numerous oil and gas properties, covering a vast exploration footprint of 181,743 square kilometers. These assets are strategically situated within Australia's Amadeus, Southern Georgina, Wiso, and Surat Basins. Established in 1998, the firm's main corporate office is located in Brisbane, Australia.
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