New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited (AU:ECH)
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ECH Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.34
<AU$0.01(1.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.34
<AU$0.01(1.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.33 - AU$0.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume15.17K
Average Volume (3M)12.33K
Market Cap
AU$80.62M
Enterprise ValueAU$109.80M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$39.63M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$51.57M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.36
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.72%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding223,950,840
10 Day Avg. Volume30,454
30 Day Avg. Volume12,331
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.10
Price to Book (P/B)0.59
Price to Sales (P/S)0.69
P/FCF Ratio1.65
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue GrowthA ~34% annual revenue rebound in 2025 signals durable improvement in the company’s portfolio income generation. Sustained top-line growth supports operating margin stability, provides capacity for reinvestment or distributions, and reduces reliance on one-off monetisations over a multi-month horizon.
Free Cash Flow StrengthA ~55% year-over-year increase in free cash flow materially strengthens financial flexibility. Higher FCF supports capital allocation choices—debt reduction, shareholder distributions, or strategic investments—and enhances resilience to cyclical industry swings across the coming months.
Moderate Leverage / Solid Equity BaseDebt of roughly 0.36x equity and a sizable equity base point to conservative balance-sheet leverage. This provides room to fund opportunistic investments or absorb commodity/portfolio volatility without immediate refinancing pressure, supporting stability over the medium term.
Bears Say
Thin Net Profitability / Low ROENet margins around 3% and ROE near 2–3% indicate limited bottom-line earnings power despite stronger operating margins. Persistent weak returns reduce retained earnings growth and long-term shareholder value creation, making the company more sensitive to below-the-line charges or cyclical shocks.
Operating Cash Flow Reporting ConcernReported operating cash flow of zero undermines confidence in cash conversion quality. Even with higher free cash flow, the lack of clear operating cash inflows suggests reliance on non‑operating items or asset sales, increasing uncertainty about sustainable cash generation over 2–6 months.
Investment-Company Revenue ModelAs an investment-focused company, revenues depend on dividends, realised gains and interest rather than controlled operating activities. That structural exposure to market and portfolio volatility limits predictability of cash flows and makes earnings sensitive to external asset performance over the medium term.
New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited News
ECH FAQ
What was New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited lowest share price was AU$0.33 and its highest was AU$0.44 in the past 12 months.
What is New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited’s market cap?
New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited’s market cap is AU$80.62M.
When is New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 104 days.
How were New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited’s earnings last quarter?
New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported AU$0.026 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.026.
Is New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited pay dividends?
New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.007 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.72%. See more information on New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited dividends here
What is New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited’s EPS estimate?
New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited have?
New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited has 223,950,840 shares outstanding.
What happened to New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.026 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.404%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:ECH
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Company Description
New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited
Echelon Resources Limited engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas properties in New Zealand, Australia, and Indonesia. It also develops, produces, and sells natural gas, crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas, and condensate. The company was formerly known as New Zealand Oil & Gas Limited and Echelon Resources Limited in July 2024. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand. Echelon Resources Limited operates as a subsidiary of O.G. Oil & Gas (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
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