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Key Petroleum Limited (AU:KEY)
ASX:KEY
Australian Market
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Key Petroleum Limited (KEY) Price & Analysis

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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%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Conservative Balance SheetZero recorded debt across the last two years materially reduces solvency and refinancing risk for an E&P firm. This durable low-leverage profile preserves financial optionality, giving management time to restructure or raise capital without immediate debt-servicing pressures.
Improving Operating Cash Flow TrendA materially smaller operating cash burn year-over-year signals improving operational control or stabilizing production. Sustained improvement in OCF increases runway and reduces reliance on external financing, which is critical for long-term viability in cyclical oil & gas markets.
Positive Gross Profit At Operating LevelPositive gross profit indicates underlying unit economics at the production or revenue line can cover direct costs. This suggests that with fixed cost reduction or a revenue recovery, margins could scale positively, offering a realistic path to operational break-even over months to a few years.
Bears Say
Sharp Revenue DeclineA ~66% revenue collapse undermines recurring cash generation and indicates either lost production, lower commodity realization, or asset contraction. Durable recovery will likely require successful new production or material market improvements, making near-term cash stability uncertain.
Large Net Losses And Equity ErosionSustained heavy losses have materially eroded shareholder equity, reducing capital cushions and limiting the company's ability to fund capex or absorb further shocks. This structural deterioration heightens dilution or asset-sale risk to sustain operations over the medium term.
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowConsistent negative FCF implies the business cannot self-finance operations or growth and must rely on external funding or asset disposals. For an exploration & production firm, chronic negative FCF pressures capital allocation and raises long-term viability concerns absent structural change.

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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$0.34 in the past 12 months.
    What is Key Petroleum Limited’s market cap?
    Key Petroleum Limited’s market cap is AU$2.80M.
      When is Key Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Key Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 06, 2026 which is in 107 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. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            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 38,919,296 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

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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 specializes in securing and exploring for oil and gas deposits across Australia. Its primary holdings encompass the ATP 783, 920, and 924 concessions in Queensland's Cooper Eromanga Basin, in addition to the L7 and EP437 permits in Western Australia's Perth Basin. The company was established in 2006 and operates from West Perth, Australia.

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