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Australis Oil & Gas

(Sydney:ATS)

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Neutral 52 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.03
▲(45.00% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/10/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance—especially sharply negative profitability and weakening revenue—despite positives from materially lower leverage and continued positive free cash flow. Technicals add support via an improving trend and positive momentum, while valuation remains constrained by losses (negative P/E) and no provided dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Reduced leverage
A dramatic reduction in debt materially lowers financial risk and interest burden, giving management flexibility to fund capex or weather commodity cycles. Sustained low leverage improves credit optionality and reduces insolvency risk, supporting operations over the medium term.
Positive free cash flow
Consistent positive operating and free cash flow provides an internal funding source that can underpin reinvestment, debt reduction, or capital returns. Over 2-6 months this cash generation supports resilience despite earnings volatility and enables strategic choices without relying wholly on markets.
Sizable equity base
A large equity cushion relative to assets absorbs operating losses and commodity swings, reducing default probability. This structural balance-sheet strength helps the company access funding on better terms and sustain investment in production capacity during cyclical downdrafts.
Negative Factors
Severe profitability deterioration
Steep falls in gross and net margins indicate core operations are loss-making, undermining the firm's ability to generate returns. Persistent negative profitability erodes retained earnings, limits reinvestment, and questions the long-term viability of current operating models without structural changes.
Weakening revenue trend
A declining and volatile revenue base reduces scale and bargaining power, making margins more sensitive to costs and commodity swings. Without stable top-line recovery, cash generation and margin recovery will be harder to sustain, constraining strategic investments and growth prospects.
Cash sustainability risk
While FCF is presently positive, it is only roughly offsetting sizeable losses. Continued operational losses or adverse production/price shocks could quickly erode this cushion, limiting the company's ability to fund capex, repay liabilities, or maintain operations without external support.

Australis Oil & Gas (ATS) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

Australis Oil & Gas Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionAustralis Oil & Gas Limited engages in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production activities in the United States. The company operates through Oil & Gas Production, Exploration, and Other segments. It holds interest in the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale covering an area of approximately 98,000 net acres located in Louisiana and Mississippi, the United States. Australis Oil & Gas Limited was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Subiaco, Australia.
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Australis Oil & Gas Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Balance sheet and cash flow are supportive (debt reduced sharply in 2025 and free cash flow remained positive), but the income statement is a major drag with weakening revenue and severe profitability deterioration (negative gross profit and much deeper net losses in 2025).
Income Statement
24
Negative
Revenue has been volatile and recently weakened (down ~13% in 2025 vs. 2024 after being roughly flat in 2024). Profitability deteriorated meaningfully: 2025 posted negative gross profit and deeply negative net results, with net margin collapsing from about -45% (2024) to roughly -179% (2025). While 2022 showed a profitable year with positive operating and net margins, the company has not sustained that trajectory, with recurring operating losses across most years.
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Leverage has improved sharply: total debt fell to ~0.35M in 2025 from ~13.7M in 2024, driving debt-to-equity down to ~0.01 (from ~0.19). The company maintains a sizable equity base relative to assets, which provides balance-sheet flexibility. The key weakness is persistently negative returns to shareholders in most years (return on equity was strongly negative in 2025), indicating that despite lower leverage, earnings power remains a major issue.
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
Cash generation is a relative bright spot: operating cash flow and free cash flow were positive across all shown periods, including 2025 (~4.2M operating cash flow and ~4.0M free cash flow). Free cash flow was slightly lower in 2025 versus 2024, signaling some cooling in cash momentum. Cash flow compares favorably to reported losses in recent years (free cash flow roughly matches the magnitude of net loss in 2024–2025), but the sustainability risk is that ongoing operating losses could eventually pressure cash generation if conditions worsen.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue21.63M29.82M29.61M39.33M29.85M
Gross Profit-412.52K5.26M3.52M5.42M14.15M
EBITDA-776.97K3.18M-8.32M8.03M3.65M
Net Income-38.69M-13.36M-15.31M2.84M-3.21M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets43.37M103.05M103.84M133.28M124.93M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments21.34M10.07M5.51M11.57M12.73M
Total Debt352.40K13.72M11.97M18.05M23.70M
Total Liabilities10.70M29.03M25.76M35.90M39.87M
Stockholders Equity32.67M74.02M77.96M97.38M85.05M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow3.98M4.28M1.62M5.83M1.91M
Operating Cash Flow4.17M4.39M4.54M9.63M4.19M
Investing Cash Flow22.83M391.15K-2.76M-3.81M-1.61M
Financing Cash Flow-14.60M-1.09M-7.87M-7.56M3.97M

Australis Oil & Gas Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
65
Neutral
$15.17B7.614.09%5.20%3.87%-62.32%
52
Neutral
AU$36.02M-0.51-75.72%-13.55%-8.96%
52
Neutral
AU$24.97M6.65-1.51%
49
Neutral
AU$12.48M-5.88-4.05%12.37%66.67%
47
Neutral
AU$12.21M-2.33-7.60%16.52%
44
Neutral
AU$7.75M-1.93-45.97%0.69%-30.00%
39
Underperform
AU$10.43M-1.59-16.09%-9.56%87.68%
* Energy Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AU:ATS
Australis Oil & Gas
0.03
0.02
160.00%
AU:VSR
Eon NRG Limited
0.04
0.03
266.67%
AU:VEN
Vintage Energy Ltd.
AU:GGE
Grand Gulf Energy Limited
AU:GAS
State Gas Ltd.
0.03
>-0.01
-8.82%
AU:PGY
Pilot Energy Limited
0.06
-0.19
-75.20%

Australis Oil & Gas Corporate Events

Australis Oil & Gas strengthens balance sheet with TMS deals despite 2025 loss
Feb 26, 2026

Australis Oil & Gas has released its 2025 annual report, showing it preserved its TMS asset with minimal capital spend while meeting all obligations under its Macquarie Credit Facility. The company executed a development partnership allowing a partner to fund substantial new TMS drilling in exchange for an 80% interest in undeveloped core acreage and received a non-refundable fee as part of that agreement.

A separate sale of 90% of its working interests in existing TMS producing wells delivered US$16.9 million in proceeds, bolstering liquidity and enabling full repayment of the Macquarie facility by year end. Despite reporting a net loss after tax of US$24.9 million driven largely by non-cash impairment charges on producing and undeveloped TMS assets, Australis ended 2025 with US$14.2 million in cash and has scheduled its 2026 AGM for 5 May, with director nominations closing on 11 March.

Operationally, the company generated US$13.9 million in oil revenue, modest adjusted EBITDA, and maintained a core TMS acreage position with remaining proved developed producing reserves and significant contingent resources to underpin future drilling. Management positions the completed development and financing transactions as strengthening the balance sheet and providing funding flexibility for appraisal and development activity without heavily diluting existing shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ATS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australis Oil & Gas stock, see the AU:ATS Stock Forecast page.

Australis Oil & Gas files 2025 corporate governance statement with ASX
Feb 26, 2026

Australis Oil & Gas Limited has released its Appendix 4G and Corporate Governance Statement for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. The documents outline the company’s compliance with ASX corporate governance principles and provide stakeholders with updated information on its governance framework and oversight practices.

The release, authorised by the Australis Disclosure Committee, reinforces the company’s commitment to transparent reporting and regulatory compliance. This governance update is likely to be relevant for shareholders and market participants assessing Australis’s corporate practices and its alignment with prevailing governance standards.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ATS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australis Oil & Gas stock, see the AU:ATS Stock Forecast page.

Australis Oil & Gas Seeks ASX Quotation for 14.6 Million New Shares
Jan 30, 2026

Australis Oil & Gas Limited has applied for the quotation of 14,598,225 new fully paid ordinary shares on the ASX, to be issued on 30 January 2026 under an employee incentive scheme. The move modestly expands the company’s listed capital base and signals the ongoing use of equity-based remuneration to align staff interests with shareholders, potentially affecting dilution levels and reinforcing its ability to attract and retain key talent in a competitive energy sector.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ATS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australis Oil & Gas stock, see the AU:ATS Stock Forecast page.

Australis Oil & Gas Cancels Over 10 Million Performance Rights
Jan 30, 2026

Australis Oil & Gas Limited has notified the market that 10,346,055 performance rights (ATSAD) have ceased as of 30 January 2026, reducing the volume of these securities on issue. The cessation reflects a change in the company’s issued capital structure and may affect the dilution profile for existing shareholders, signalling an adjustment to its equity-based incentive or remuneration arrangements.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ATS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australis Oil & Gas stock, see the AU:ATS Stock Forecast page.

Australis Oil & Gas Secures TMS Development Partner and Sheds Debt as Cash Surges in Q4
Jan 30, 2026

Australis Oil & Gas has significantly reshaped its balance sheet and development outlook in the fourth quarter of 2025 by securing a US-listed independent as a development partner in the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale, giving that partner the right to invest up to US$46 million in new wells while carrying Australis for a 20% working interest in exchange for up to 80% of the company’s undeveloped TMS core acreage. In parallel, a financing transaction with EQV Group saw Australis sell 90% of its interest in producing wells for US$16.9 million, enabling full repayment of its Macquarie credit facility and boosting quarter-end cash to US$14.2 million with no debt, even as lower oil prices, higher workover activity and flat volumes pressured field netback and pushed adjusted EBITDA slightly negative; an updated independent reserves assessment now pegs proved developed reserves at 124,000 barrels with an NPV(10) of US$2.4 million and confirms a mid-case 2P+2C recoverable estimate of 62 million barrels. These moves collectively reinforce Australis’s position in the TMS by pairing a capital-rich operating partner with a strengthened balance sheet, positioning the company to pursue future development despite near-term earnings softness driven by commodity price weakness and elevated operating costs.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ATS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australis Oil & Gas stock, see the AU:ATS Stock Forecast page.

Australis Oil & Gas Wins Shareholder Backing for Performance Rights Benefits
Jan 22, 2026

Australis Oil & Gas shareholders have approved a key remuneration-related resolution at a general meeting held on 22 January 2026 in Subiaco, Western Australia. The sole resolution, seeking approval of potential benefits associated with performance rights, was passed by poll with 84.5% of votes cast in favour and 15.5% against, with all votes directed by proxy, reinforcing board-endorsed incentive structures for management and aligning executive remuneration settings with shareholder authorisation.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ATS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australis Oil & Gas stock, see the AU:ATS Stock Forecast page.

Australis Oil & Gas Seeks ASX Quotation for 40 Million New Shares
Jan 5, 2026

Australis Oil & Gas Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 40,330,132 new fully paid ordinary shares, issued on 5 January 2026 under an employee incentive scheme. The move expands the company’s quoted capital base, indicating the use of equity-based remuneration to align staff and management with shareholder interests and potentially signalling ongoing efforts to retain and incentivise key personnel in a competitive energy market.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ATS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australis Oil & Gas stock, see the AU:ATS Stock Forecast page.

Australis Oil & Gas Cancels 16.1 Million Performance Rights
Jan 5, 2026

Australis Oil & Gas Limited has notified the market of the cessation of 16,115,957 performance rights, recorded as having lapsed on 29 December 2025. The change, disclosed via an Appendix 3H filing, alters the company’s issued capital structure by removing a substantial block of equity-linked incentives, which may affect dilution dynamics and the profile of management and employee incentive arrangements going forward.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ATS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australis Oil & Gas stock, see the AU:ATS Stock Forecast page.

Australis Oil & Gas Completes EQV Financing Deal and Clears Macquarie Debt
Dec 30, 2025

Australis Oil & Gas has completed its previously announced financing transaction with a subsidiary of EQV Partners LLC, transferring 90% of its working interest in its producing well inventory and operatorship to EQV while retaining a 10% stake. The deal, effective from 1 July 2025 and closing on 30 December 2025, resulted in an adjusted purchase price of US$15.6 million, which Australis has used to fully repay all outstanding debt and accrued interest under its facilities with Macquarie Bank, leading to the termination of those credit lines and release of associated security. Australis will provide short-term transition services to EQV and continues to prepare with its separate development partner for the first drilling program under that agreement, marking a shift towards a lighter balance sheet and a more partnership-driven operating model.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ATS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australis Oil & Gas stock, see the AU:ATS Stock Forecast page.

Australis Oil & Gas Calls January 2026 Physical General Meeting
Dec 19, 2025

Australis Oil & Gas has called a General Meeting of shareholders for 22 January 2026 in Subiaco, Western Australia, confirming it will be conducted as a physical meeting with voting to occur by poll. Shareholders are being urged to participate either by lodging proxy votes in advance or by attending in person and using personalised poll forms, with the company highlighting the importance of the notice of meeting and encouraging submission of questions ahead of the event.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ATS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australis Oil & Gas stock, see the AU:ATS Stock Forecast page.

Australis Oil & Gas Releases December 2025 Corporate Presentation
Dec 15, 2025

Australis Oil & Gas Limited has announced the availability of a recording of its December 2025 corporate presentation, which can be accessed on the company’s website. This release provides stakeholders with insights into the company’s current operations and strategic direction, potentially influencing investor perceptions and market positioning.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:ATS) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australis Oil & Gas stock, see the AU:ATS Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 10, 2026