Central Petroleum Limited (CTP) Price & Analysis

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CTP Stock Chart & Stats

AU$0.06

>-AU$0.01(-1.85%)

At close: Jan 09 4:00 PM EST

AU$0.06

>-AU$0.01(-1.85%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week RangeAU$0.05 - AU$0.09

Previous CloseN/A

Volume390.93K

Average Volume (3M)391.90K

Market Cap

AU$65.49M

Enterprise ValueAU$72.35M

Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$27.47M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$26.05M

Price to Earnings (P/E)5.4

Beta0.09

Next Earnings

Sep 22, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)N/A

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)0.01

Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$47.00M

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Operational Execution And Cost DisciplineDelivering two Mereenie wells ahead of schedule and under budget evidences repeatable execution and robust project controls. Durable execution capability lowers development unit costs, accelerates cash generation from new production, and reduces execution risk for future drilling campaigns.

Revenue Growth And Margin ImprovementA 17% revenue increase alongside 19% higher realized gas prices and materially higher EBITDAX indicates stronger pricing power and successful contracting. Sustained higher realized prices and improved margins bolster long-term cash generation, supporting reinvestment and reducing reliance on external financing.

Reserve Replacement And Contract-backed VolumesReplacing ~96% of FY25 production with proved and probable reserve upgrades preserves production sustainability and lowers depletion risk. Combined with multiyear gas sales agreements, this improves forward volume visibility and underpins multiyear cash flows and financing flexibility for development.

Bears Say

Eroding Profitability And Lower ROEA substantial decline in net margin and a sharp fall in ROE signal weaker profit retention despite revenue growth. Persistently lower profitability reduces internal capital generation, impairs return on invested capital, and constrains the company’s ability to self-fund growth or sizable shareholder distributions over the medium term.

Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionA 30.7% drop in free cash flow and FCF-to-net-income of 0.40 show earnings are not converting reliably into distributable cash. This limits capacity for capex, buybacks or dividends, forces tougher capital allocation choices, and raises sensitivity to lower prices or operational hiccups in a cyclical sector.

Exploration Delays And Market UncertaintyStalled sub-salt exploration due to joint-venture issues and acknowledged long-term gas market uncertainty postpone high-impact upside and lengthen development timelines to mid-2027. This reduces optionality, raises execution and partner funding risk, and delays potential reserve-driven production growth.

Central Petroleum Limited News

Horizon Oil Extends Deadline for Mereenie Gas Sales Deal

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) just unveiled an update. Horizon Oil and its Mereenie Joint Venture partners...

6d ago

Central Petroleum Wins Extension to Finalise NT Gas Sales Deals

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has issued an update. Central Petroleum and its Mereenie and Palm Valley...

6d ago

Horizon Oil Wins Extension to Finalise Mereenie Gas Sales Deal

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has issued an announcement. Horizon Oil and its Mereenie Joint Venture partners...

17d ago

Central Petroleum Extends Deadline to Finalise NT Gas Sales Agreements

An update from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) is now available. Central Petroleum and its joint venture...

17d ago

Central Petroleum to Detail Growth Push in Investor Webinar

The latest update is out from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ). Central Petroleum will host an online...

28d ago

Central Petroleum Secures Long-Term Gas Deals and Expands Exploration Footprint

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has shared an update. Central Petroleum has reported a strategically significant December...

1M ago

Central Petroleum Completes Otway and Cooper Basin Deal, Plans Enterprise North Drilling

The latest update is out from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ). Central Petroleum has completed the acquisition...

1M ago

Central Petroleum Deal for Cooper and Otway Basins Turns Unconditional

The latest update is out from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ). Central Petroleum Limited has confirmed that...

2M ago

Central Petroleum Appoints New Director With No Current Equity Interests

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has provided an announcement. Central Petroleum Limited has appointed Joel Lynn Riddle...

2M ago

Central Petroleum Provides Daily Update on Ongoing On‑Market Share Buy-Back

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has shared an update. Central Petroleum Limited has provided an update on...

2M ago

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$0.09 in the past 12 months.

What is Central Petroleum Limited’s market cap?

Central Petroleum Limited’s market cap is AU$65.49M.

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 197 days.

How were Central Petroleum Limited’s earnings last quarter?

Currently, no data Available

Is Central Petroleum Limited overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Central Petroleum Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

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?

Currently, no data Available

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Central Petroleum Limited?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CTP

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Central Petroleum Limited Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Blogger Sentiment

Bullish

AU:CTP Sentiment 88%
Sector Average ―

Technicals

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

21.06%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

10.01%

Trailing 12-Months

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Company Description

Central Petroleum Limited

Central Petroleum Limited engages in the development, production, processing, and marketing of hydrocarbons in Australia. It holds interests in various oil and gas properties comprising 181,743 square kilometers of exploration area located in the Amadeus, Southern Georgina, Wiso, and Surat Basins. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.