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CTP Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.07
<AU$0.01(1.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.07
<AU$0.01(1.47%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.05 - AU$0.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume674.40K
Average Volume (3M)391.90K
Market Cap
AU$53.45M
Enterprise ValueAU$43.82
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$29.36M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$26.55M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.2
Beta0.21
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)0.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$63.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Gross Margin RecoveryA durable rebound in revenue (+20.9%) together with a materially higher gross margin (33.3%) indicates improving topline demand and better cost control at the operating level. This strengthens operating leverage and the company’s ability to fund field development and sustain production cashflows over coming quarters.
Operating Cash Flow CoverageOperating cash flow covering net income (ratio ~1.02) shows the business is generating real cash from core operations rather than relying on accounting gains. That durable cash generation reduces short-term financing dependency and supports committed capex, JV obligations and commercialisation efforts.
Improved Leverage ManagementA lower debt-to-equity (0.64) and stable equity ratio reflect better leverage discipline and a more balanced asset funding mix. That structural improvement increases resilience to commodity swings, preserves capacity for targeted development spend, and reduces refinancing risk over the medium term.
Bears Say
Declining Free Cash FlowA 30.7% decline in free cash flow weakens the company’s ability to self-fund growth, service debt or return capital to shareholders. Even with positive operating cash flow, lower FCF and a 0.40 FCF-to-net-income ratio imply timing or capex pressures that could force asset sales, higher leverage or constrained investment.
Weaker Net ProfitabilityA halving of net margin to 17.7% signals rising expenses, non‑operating costs or pricing pressure that erode retained earnings. Persistently lower net profitability reduces internal capital accumulation and could limit reinvestment into exploration, development or infrastructure over multiple reporting cycles.
Falling Return On EquityROE dropping from 38.2% to 18.9% indicates declining capital efficiency and weaker returns on invested equity. Structurally lower ROE can undermine investor confidence, constrain access to favourable financing terms and signal that asset deployment is generating less profitable growth over the medium term.
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$53.45M.
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 50 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 N/A.
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?
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Central Petroleum Limited Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CTP Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
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
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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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