Central Petroleum Limited (AU:CTP)

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Central Petroleum Limited

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Central Petroleum Limited (CTP) Price & Analysis

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CTP Stock Chart & Stats

AU$0.06

>-AU$0.01(-1.85%)

At close: Jan 09 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$59.47M

Enterprise ValueAU$55.91M

Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$29.36M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$26.55M

Price to Earnings (P/E)―

Beta0.05

Next Earnings

Sep 22, 2026

EPS 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

Revenue Growth ReboundA durable reversal in top-line trends (revenue +20.9%) indicates recovering production or contract volumes and improving market access. Sustained revenue growth supports predictable cash flows, underpins investment in field development, and reduces reliance on one-off asset sales for funding.

Improved Gross MarginA structurally higher gross margin (33.3%) reflects better cost control or higher realized gas pricing at the operating level. Higher surviving margins increase resilience to commodity swings, improve operating cash generation, and create headroom to fund maintenance capex or development projects.

Leverage Has ImprovedA lower debt-to-equity (0.64) shows improving leverage management, reducing refinancing and solvency risk. Improved balance-sheet flexibility supports longer-term development plans, potential farm-outs or partner-funded projects, and gives capacity to withstand down cycles without forced asset disposals.

Bears Say

Declining Net Margin And ROEA meaningful drop in net margin and ROE signals deteriorating profitability and lower capital efficiency. Persistently weaker returns reduce internally generated funding for growth, may limit ability to fund projects organically, and could pressure stakeholder support for new investments.

Free Cash Flow WeakeningA 30.7% fall in free cash flow and low conversion (FCF/net income ~0.40) indicate earnings are not translating into durable cash. Lower FCF constrains capex funding, deleverages capacity, and increases reliance on external financing or asset sales, raising execution risk on multi-month projects.

Overall Financial Quality WeaknessesThe firm-level assessment flags financial-quality constraints despite operational gains. Structural weaknesses in profitability and cash conversion can limit strategic optionality, increase cost of capital, and impair ability to pursue larger development opportunities or weather prolonged commodity downturns.

Central Petroleum Limited News

Central Petroleum lifts revenue, locks in long-term NT gas deal and plans 40% capacity boost

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has issued an update. Central Petroleum reported March-quarter sales revenue of $11.3...

4d ago

Cue Energy locks in long-term NT gas deal and greenlights new Palm Valley wells

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has provided an update. Cue Energy Resources has secured a binding multi-year...

19d ago

Central Petroleum signs NT gas deal to fund new Palm Valley wells

An announcement from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) is now available. Central Petroleum has signed a binding...

19d ago

Echelon JV Gas Deal with Northern Territory Triggers New Palm Valley Drilling

The latest update is out from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ). Echelon Resources’ Palm Valley joint venture...

19d ago

Echelon Wins Extra Time to Seal NT Gas Supply Deals

The latest update is out from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ). Echelon Resources and its joint venture...

30d ago

Central Petroleum Wins Extension to Finalise NT Gas Sales Deals

An announcement from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) is now available. Central Petroleum and its Mereenie and...

1M ago

Central Petroleum Announces Departure of Director Joel Lynn Riddle

An update from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) is now available. Central Petroleum Limited has announced that...

1M ago

Central Petroleum Director Resigns Ahead of U.S. Move

An update from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) is now available. Central Petroleum has announced the resignation...

1M ago

Echelon Wins Brief Extension to Finalise NT Gas Supply Agreements

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has issued an announcement. Echelon Resources Limited, listed on the ASX, holds...

1M ago

Horizon Oil Secures Brief Extension on Mereenie Gas Sales Deal Deadline

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) just unveiled an announcement. Horizon Oil and its Mereenie Joint Venture partners...

1M ago

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$59.47M.

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 144 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. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

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?

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Central Petroleum Limited Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Blogger Sentiment

Bullish

AU:CTP Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 73%

Technicals

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

11.28%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

4.49%

Trailing 12-Months

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Company Description

Central Petroleum Limited

Central Petroleum Limited engages in the development, production, processing, and marketing of hydrocarbons in Australia. It holds interests in various oil and gas properties comprising 181,743 square kilometers of exploration area located in the Amadeus, Southern Georgina, Wiso, and Surat Basins. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.