Central Petroleum Limited (AU:CTP)

ASX:CTP

CTP

Central Petroleum Limited

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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$0.10

Previous CloseN/A

Volume390.93K

Average Volume (3M)391.90K

Market Cap

AU$63.98M

Enterprise ValueAU$61.18M

Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$29.36M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$26.55M

Price to Earnings (P/E)―

Beta-0.02

Next Earnings

Sep 22, 2026

EPS 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 & Price RecoverySustained revenue growth driven by higher realized gas prices and stronger contract pricing improves long-term cash generation potential. Over 2-6 months this supports funding of development, lowers reliance on external financing, and validates commercial strategy in core basins.

Operational ExecutionConsistent project execution reduces development risk and unit development costs, increasing margin resilience. Delivering wells on time and under budget demonstrates repeatable operating capability, improving tempo for future appraisal and lowering the probability of costly delays.

Leverage & Liquidity ImprovementLower leverage and a longer amortisation profile materially extend financial flexibility, reducing near-term refinancing risk. Better balance sheet metrics support sustaining capex and shareholder returns while providing capacity to pursue opportunistic exploration or farm-in/out deals.

Bears Say

Falling Net Profit MarginA material drop in net margin indicates rising costs or one-off charges that erode profitability even as revenue grows. Persistently lower margins reduce retained earnings, constrain reinvestment, and make returns more sensitive to commodity or operating cost shocks over the medium term.

Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionDeclining free cash flow and poor conversion of earnings into FCF limit the company's ability to internally fund development, dividends or buybacks. Over months this restricts capital allocation flexibility and increases dependency on external funding for growth or unexpected costs.

Market & Exploration UncertaintyStructural market uncertainty and delayed sub-salt exploration reduce visibility on future production and reserves replacement. Joint-venture and market risks can postpone high-impact projects, constraining medium-term growth and making reserve replenishment less certain.

Central Petroleum Limited News

Central Petroleum Director Resigns Ahead of U.S. Move

An update from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) is now available. Central Petroleum has announced the resignation...

15h ago

Echelon Wins Brief Extension to Finalise NT Gas Supply Agreements

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has issued an announcement. Echelon Resources Limited, listed on the ASX, holds...

7d ago

Horizon Oil Secures Brief Extension on Mereenie Gas Sales Deal Deadline

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

7d ago

Central Petroleum Extends Deadline for NT Gas Sales Agreements

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

7d ago

Central Petroleum lifts underlying profit, reshapes portfolio with new gas contracts

The latest announcement is out from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ). Central Petroleum reported a strong underlying...

18d ago

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...

29d 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...

29d 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...

1M 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...

1M 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...

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$0.10 in the past 12 months.

What is Central Petroleum Limited’s market cap?

Central Petroleum Limited’s market cap is AU$63.98M.

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 175 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. 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?

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

Outperform

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

11.28%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

4.49%

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.