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Finder Energy Holdings Limited
(Sydney:FDR)
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Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.35
â–Ľ(-15.95% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/10/26
The score is primarily held back by weak financial performance—minimal/uneven revenue, recurring operating losses, and persistently negative operating/free cash flow with poor cash conversion of reported earnings. Technicals are mixed with modest near-term improvement versus the 20/50-day averages but still below longer-term trend lines and a negative MACD. Valuation is difficult to support due to a negative P/E and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Low Leverage / Modest Debt
A low debt load and modest borrowing provide structural financial flexibility, reducing bankruptcy and interest burden risk. This durable capital-structure strength makes it easier to fund development or endure prolonged cash outflows, supporting longer-term project execution ability.
Negative Factors
Persistent Negative Operating & Free Cash Flow
Sustained cash burn over multiple years is a durable constraint: it increases reliance on external financing, raises dilution risk, and limits the firm's ability to self-fund exploration or development. Long-term project execution and credibility with partners are impaired while cash deficits persist.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low Leverage / Modest Debt
A low debt load and modest borrowing provide structural financial flexibility, reducing bankruptcy and interest burden risk. This durable capital-structure strength makes it easier to fund development or endure prolonged cash outflows, supporting longer-term project execution ability.
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Finder Energy Holdings Limited (FDR) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$188.45M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)946.62K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.02
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS Growth-338.82%
CountryAU
Employees18
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.05
Shares Outstanding554,250,500
10 Day Avg. Volume387,612
30 Day Avg. Volume946,620
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.04
Price to Book (P/B)2.78
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-4.47
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)AU$211.81K
Finder Energy Holdings Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Finder Energy Holdings Limited is an oil and gas exploration firm, focusing its activities on Australia and the United Kingdom North Sea. The company was established in 2004 and operates out of its main office in South Perth, Australia. It is a su...
How the Company Makes Money
Finder Energy’s core revenue model is typical of an upstream (exploration and production) oil and gas company: it generates earnings primarily by commercializing petroleum resources from fields in which it holds an ownership interest. Key revenue ...
Finder Energy Holdings Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
24
Negative
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 44.54K | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.65M | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | 22.49K | -5.54K | 0.00 | 2.65M | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | -16.71M | 3.78M | -4.26M | -2.50M | -4.18M | -2.68M |
| Net Income | -17.66M | 3.77M | -4.24M | -2.48M | -6.26M | -2.01M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 46.71M | 8.45M | 6.99M | 10.09M | 11.20M | 13.35M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 17.73M | 4.73M | 6.42M | 9.51M | 10.70M | 2.76M |
| Total Debt | 81.13K | 95.93K | 115.49K | 50.44K | 0.00 | 4.20M |
| Total Liabilities | 9.67M | 891.40K | 10.08M | 9.85M | 9.86M | 9.39M |
| Stockholders Equity | 37.04M | 7.55M | -3.09M | 238.03K | 1.34M | 3.96M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -15.77M | -4.71M | -3.17M | -3.61M | -2.32M | 253.23K |
| Operating Cash Flow | -10.92M | -4.71M | -3.17M | -3.61M | -2.32M | 253.23K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -3.81M | -2.97M | -2.27K | 2.27M | 9.98M | -577.41K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 25.20M | 5.78M | 86.73K | 67.25K | 920.60K | 919.36K |
Finder Energy Holdings Limited Technical Analysis
Neutral
0.42
Price Trends
0.34
Negative
0.46
Negative
0.45
Negative
Market Momentum
>-0.01
Negative
53.41
Neutral
65.08
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:FDR, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 0.42 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.30, above the 50-day MA of 0.34, and below the 200-day MA of 0.45, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of >-0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.41 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 65.08 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for AU:FDR.
Finder Energy Holdings Limited Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | AU$399.26M | 29.48 | 14.04% | 14.63% | -4.78% | -42.11% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
46 Neutral | AU$188.45M | -5.58 | -69.19% | ― | ― | -338.82% | |
46 Neutral | AU$337.96M | -35.80 | -7.28% | ― | ― | -162.50% | |
45 Neutral | AU$181.29M | -3.00 | -120.28% | ― | ― | -1161.54% | |
44 Neutral | AU$352.74M | -1.83 | -46.22% | ― | -0.51% | -756.45% | |
42 Neutral | AU$384.21M | -15.09 | -14.19% | ― | ― | 25.55% |
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Finder Energy Holdings Limited Corporate Events
Finder Energy Issues 500,000 Unquoted Performance Rights Under Incentive Plan
Jun 26, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has notified the market of the issuance of 500,000 unquoted performance rights under its employee incentive scheme. These securities, which are not intended to be quoted on the ASX, were issued on June 26, 2026, as p...
Finder Energy Raises $6 Million Through Completion of Placement Tranche 2
Jun 18, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has completed Tranche 2 of its capital raising, issuing 12 million fully paid ordinary shares at $0.50 per share to raise $6 million before costs. The new shares were allocated to Amplus Energy (Holdings) Limited and...
Finder Energy Seeks ASX Quotation for 12 Million New Shares
Jun 17, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 12,000,000 new fully paid ordinary shares under the ticker FDR. The new securities, to be issued on 18 June 2026, will expand the company’s quoted share capital and may s...
Finder Energy Scraps Share Purchase Plan Share Issue
May 29, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has updated its ASX filing regarding a previously proposed issue of securities tied to a share purchase plan. The company originally planned to issue up to 6,000,000 new shares but has now advised that no shares will...
Finder Energy’s Share Purchase Plan Closes With No New Shares Issued
May 29, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has confirmed that its Share Purchase Plan, announced in late April and closed on 27 May 2026, will not result in any new shares being issued, with all application monies to be refunded in full to participating inves...
Finder Energy fast-tracks KTJ oil project toward mid-2026 FID
May 13, 2026
Finder Energy has outlined an aggressive development timetable for its KTJ Project in Timor-Leste, targeting a series of major milestones in the first half of 2026 including securing a rig, completing technical studies, finalising development plan...
Finder Energy Director Boosts Stake with Off-Market Share Transfer
May 12, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has disclosed a change in director Stephen Gardyne’s interests, reporting that he has acquired 2,055,836 fully paid ordinary shares via an off-market transfer. The acquisition, recorded with nil consideration a...
Finder Energy moves to virtual-only EGM and electronic communications
May 12, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has announced that it will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders as a virtual-only event at 2:00 p.m. Perth time on 12 June 2026, requiring shareholders to register online to attend. The company is sh...
Finder Energy raises capital with $21m share issue to institutional investors
May 8, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has issued 42 million fully paid ordinary shares at $0.50 each to existing and new institutional, sophisticated and professional investors, raising fresh equity capital. The company confirmed the tranche was issued w...
Finder Energy Raises $21 Million in First Tranche of Share Placement
May 8, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has raised $21 million before costs through the issue of 42 million fully paid ordinary shares at $0.50 each under Tranche 1 of a placement to new and existing institutional, professional and sophisticated investors....
Finder Energy Director Increases Indirect Shareholding Through On-Market Trades
May 6, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has disclosed a change in director Bronwyn Barnes’ indirect interests in the company’s securities, following on-market share purchases made on 5 May 2026. Through a family trust and a wholly owned company...
Finder Energy opens $3m share purchase plan for Australian and New Zealand investors
May 6, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has launched a Share Purchase Plan to raise up to $3 million, offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the chance to acquire up to $30,000 in new shares at an issue price of $0.50 per share. The of...
Finder Energy launches compliant share purchase plan for eligible investors
May 5, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has announced it will proceed with a share purchase plan, offering fully paid ordinary shares to eligible shareholders under Australian corporate law relief, without a full prospectus-style disclosure. The company st...
Finder Energy Director Increases Indirect Shareholding via On-Market Purchase
May 5, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has reported a change in director Frederick Wehr’s interests in the company’s securities, as disclosed to the ASX. The filing details that Wehr’s indirect holding with his spouse increased through a...
Finder Energy Director Damon Neaves Increases Indirect Shareholding
May 5, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings has reported a change in the indirect interests of director Damon Neaves following an on‑market trade. Through custodial trustee entities associated with family trusts, Neaves acquired 21,160 fully paid ordinary shares...
Finder Energy Director Increases On-Market Shareholding
May 5, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has reported a change in the interests of director Shane Westlake, detailing an on-market purchase of additional fully paid ordinary shares. Following the 5 May 2026 transaction, Westlake’s direct holding incre...
Finder Energy to Brief Investors on Acceleration Strategy and Capital Use
May 1, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has invited investors to a webinar to discuss its strategy to accelerate the timeline to first oil, currently targeted for late 2027 or early 2028. The session will also outline how the company’s recent equity ...
Finder Energy advances KTJ Project toward mid-2026 FID with key engineering and regulatory milestones
Apr 30, 2026
Finder Energy reported strong progress on the KTJ Project in the March 2026 quarter, completing front-end engineering design for the subsea production system and development wells and securing approval of the Development Area over the Kuda Tasi an...
Finder Energy plans major share placement and securities purchase plan
Apr 30, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has announced plans to issue additional ordinary fully paid shares through both a placement and a securities purchase plan to existing shareholders. The capital raising reflects the company’s continued use of e...
Finder Energy launches equity raising to fund fast-track oil strategy
Apr 30, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has released a corporate presentation outlining an equity raising via an institutional placement of new fully paid ordinary shares and a share purchase plan for eligible shareholders. The offers, which are not underw...
Finder Energy Fast-Tracks KTJ Project With Early Spend on Critical Long-Lead Items
Apr 28, 2026
Finder Energy is accelerating development of its KTJ offshore oil project, aiming to achieve first oil in late 2027 or early 2028. The project is positioned to capitalise on global supply disruptions by bringing new production online via secure So...
Finder Energy Seeks Trading Halt Ahead of Capital Raising Announcement
Apr 28, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has requested a trading halt in its shares on the ASX as it prepares an announcement related to a capital raising. The halt, granted under ASX Listing Rule 17.1, will remain in place until normal trading resumes on 3...
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