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Key Petroleum Limited (AU:KEY)
ASX:KEY
KEY Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.06
>-AU$0.01(-13.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.06
>-AU$0.01(-13.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.03 - AU$0.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.53K
Average Volume (3M)16.34K
Market Cap
AU$1.60M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.47M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$136.25K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.35
Next Earnings
Sep 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding34,858,150
10 Day Avg. Volume24,256
30 Day Avg. Volume16,341
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.81
Price to Sales (P/S)519.76
P/FCF Ratio-2.09
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Zero Net Debt / Conservative LeverageA zero-debt capital structure materially reduces refinancing and interest risk for an upstream E&P junior. Over the next 2–6 months this preserves financial optionality to pursue farm-ins or asset plays, and cushions the company in cyclical commodity downturns.
Moderating Operating Cash BurnThe sizeable improvement in operating cash flow indicates management actions or operational changes are reducing cash burn. A durable trend toward lower negative OCF extends runway and reduces the immediacy of external funding needs, aiding project execution in the medium term.
Focused Upstream E&P Business ModelA clear upstream E&P mandate gives the company structural optionality: successful exploration/appraisal can convert into high-return development assets. Over months this asset-focused model preserves upside potential from discoveries and value-accretive farm-ins or JV partnerships.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue CollapseA ~66% revenue drop indicates material production or contract disruptions, eroding the firm’s ability to cover fixed development costs. Persistently low top-line makes sustaining exploration or appraisal programs difficult without new financing or asset monetisation, raising execution risk.
Persistent Negative Profitability And Cash GenerationOngoing losses and negative free cash flow mean the company cannot self-fund working capital or capex. Over a multi-month horizon this forces reliance on dilutive equity raises or asset sales, constraining strategic options and increasing structural financing risk.
Eroding Equity And Negative ROESustained equity erosion and negative ROE signal persistent value destruction from operations or financing. This reduces the company’s capital buffer, limits attractiveness to new investors or lenders, and impairs capacity to fund exploration or development without dilution.
Key Petroleum Limited News
KEY FAQ
What was Key Petroleum Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Key Petroleum Limited lowest share price was AU$0.03 and its highest was AU$0.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Key Petroleum Limited’s market cap?
Key Petroleum Limited’s market cap is AU$1.60M.
When is Key Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Key Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 30, 2026 which is in 190 days.
How were Key Petroleum Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Key Petroleum Limited released its earnings results on Mar 12, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.005 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.005.
Is Key Petroleum Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Key Petroleum Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Key Petroleum Limited pay dividends?
Key Petroleum Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Key Petroleum Limited’s EPS estimate?
Key Petroleum Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Key Petroleum Limited have?
Key Petroleum Limited has 34,858,150 shares outstanding.
What happened to Key Petroleum Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Key Petroleum Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.005 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.923%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Key Petroleum Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:KEY
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
Key Petroleum Limited Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-29.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Key Petroleum Limited
Key Petroleum Limited engages in the acquisition and exploration of petroleum permits in Australia. It primarily holds interests in the ATP 783, 920, and 924 assets in the Cooper Eromanga Basin, Queensland, as well as L7 and EP437 in the Perth Basin, Western Australia. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
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