Central Petroleum Limited (AU:CTP)
ASX:CTP
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CTP Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.06
>-AU$0.01(-1.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.06
>-AU$0.01(-1.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.05 - AU$0.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume390.93K
Average Volume (3M)391.90K
Market Cap
AU$54.20M
Enterprise ValueAU$50.64M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$29.36M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$26.55M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.04
Next Earnings
Sep 22, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
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
Revenue Growth And Improved Gross MarginA 20.9% revenue rebound alongside a 33.3% gross margin improvement indicates stronger demand realization and better cost control at the production level. Sustained top-line growth with healthier gross margins supports durable cash generation, reinvestment capacity, and competitiveness in upstream operations over the medium term.
Operating Cash Flow Covers Net IncomeAn operating cash flow to net income ratio around 1.02 demonstrates earnings quality and that core operations are generating real cash. This stability underpins the firm’s ability to fund working capital and routine capex without immediate external funding, strengthening medium-term financial resilience and operational execution.
Improved Leverage / Controlled Debt LevelsA debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64 reflects more disciplined balance sheet management, reducing financial risk and interest burden. Lower leverage provides flexibility to fund development projects, absorb commodity cyclicality and pursue commercialisation activities with less refinancing pressure across the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Falling Net Margin And Lower ROEA halving of net margin and a steep ROE decline signal weakening returns on capital and reduced profitability per dollar of equity. Persistently lower margins and ROE can constrain the company’s ability to attract capital, fund growth projects internally, and sustain investor returns over the medium term.
Material Drop In Free Cash Flow And Weak ConversionA 30.7% decline in free cash flow and a FCF-to-net-income of 0.40 indicate reduced cash available after investments. This weak conversion limits capacity to pursue development projects, pay down debt or return capital, increasing reliance on external financing and raising execution risk over coming quarters.
Concentration In Australian Onshore Gas MarketsHeavy geographic and market concentration in Australian onshore gas exposes the business to local demand cycles, regulatory shifts, pipeline constraints and offtake counterparty risk. Lack of geographic or product diversification increases structural exposure to region-specific policy and market developments over the medium term.
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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$0.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Central Petroleum Limited’s market cap?
Central Petroleum Limited’s market cap is AU$54.20M.
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 132 days.
How were Central Petroleum Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Central Petroleum Limited released its earnings results on Mar 13, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.002 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.002.
Is Central Petroleum Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Central Petroleum Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
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?
Central Petroleum Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.002 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.174%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Central Petroleum Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CTP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Central Petroleum Limited Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.49%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
Technical Analysis
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