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Karoon Energy Ltd (AU:KAR)
ASX:KAR
KAR Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.84
-AU$0.02(-1.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$1.84
-AU$0.02(-1.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.20 - AU$2.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.49M
Average Volume (3M)4.27M
Market Cap
AU$1.32B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$309.07M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$508.66M
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.4
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding717,717,400
10 Day Avg. Volume4,311,452
30 Day Avg. Volume4,272,279
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.14
Price to Book (P/B)1.13
Price to Sales (P/S)1.42
P/FCF Ratio5.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$1.95Price Target Upside5.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$583.09M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Reserve & Asset Base ExpansionThe Baúna FPSO acquisition materially increases proved reserves and extends economic life to 2039, providing durable production visibility. This lowers unit operating cost over time, supports long-term cash flow forecasting and reduces near-term exploration dependency when planning future investments.
High Operational MarginsConsistently high gross and EBITDA margins reflect low lift costs and efficient field operations, reinforced by Baúna FPSO efficiency (~94.5%). These margin levels provide structural resilience to price cycles, allowing the company to generate operating cash and maintain project economics through downturns.
Balanced Leverage & LiquidityModerate leverage and strong liquidity give Karoon flexibility to fund development and sustain distributions. A net debt position with ample cash balances and ongoing buybacks/dividends signals management discipline and capacity to pursue FIDs or opportunistic transactions without immediate refinancing stress.
Bears Say
Revenue & Profit VolatilitySharp declines in revenue and underlying NPAT highlight sensitivity to oil prices and sales timing. Persistent volatility undermines reinvestment predictability and makes multi-year planning and stable shareholder returns harder to sustain without either cost cuts, production growth or price recovery.
Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionNegative free cash flow growth and sub-1 FCF-to-net-income conversion indicate not all accounting profit converts to discretionary cash. This constrains funding for capex, exploration and shareholder distributions over time, increasing reliance on liquidity or asset transactions in capital-intensive upstream cycles.
Operational Reliability RiskEquipment failure at a key well highlights single-point operational risks in offshore assets. Extended downtime timelines can meaningfully reduce near-term volumes and cash flow, and recurring reliability issues would impair reserve recovery rates and raise maintenance and contingency spending over years.
Karoon Energy Ltd News
KAR FAQ
What was Karoon Energy Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Karoon Energy Ltd lowest share price was AU$1.20 and its highest was AU$2.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Karoon Energy Ltd’s market cap?
Karoon Energy Ltd’s market cap is AU$1.32B.
When is Karoon Energy Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Karoon Energy Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 02, 2026 which is in 170 days.
How were Karoon Energy Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Karoon Energy Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported AU$0.114 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.11 by AU$0.004.
Is Karoon Energy Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Karoon Energy Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Karoon Energy Ltd pay dividends?
Karoon Energy Ltd pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.024 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.74%. See more information on Karoon Energy Ltd dividends here
What is Karoon Energy Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Karoon Energy Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.16.
How many shares outstanding does Karoon Energy Ltd have?
Karoon Energy Ltd has 717,717,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Karoon Energy Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Karoon Energy Ltd reported an EPS of AU$0.114 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.11. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.049%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Karoon Energy Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:KAR
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
Karoon Energy Ltd Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$1.95 (5.79% Upside)
AU$1.95 (5.79% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:KAR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 83%
Bearish news 17%
Bearish news 17%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Karoon Energy Ltd
Karoon Energy Ltd operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company in Australia and Brazil. The company holds 100% interest in the Santos Basin consisting of 5 off-shore blocks located in the State of Sáo Paulo, Brazil; 50% interest in the Carnarvon Basin located in the north Western Australia; and the Tumbes Basin covering an area of approximately 4,875 square kilometers located in northern Peru. The company was formerly known as Karoon Gas Australia Ltd and changed its name to Karoon Energy Ltd in December 2018. Karoon Energy Ltd was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Southbank, Australia.
KAR Company Deck
KAR Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented both challenges and achievements. Key highlights included successful strategic acquisitions, resource upgrades, and strong production performance. However, these were offset by significant declines in profit and revenue, as well as operational setbacks. The outlook is cautiously optimistic with strategic plans to improve operations and extend project life.View all AU:KAR earnings summariesKAR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$1.95
▲(5.79% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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