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Key Petroleum Limited (AU:KEY)
ASX:KEY
KEY Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.06
>-AU$0.01(-13.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.06
>-AU$0.01(-13.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.03 - AU$0.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.53K
Average Volume (3M)16.34K
Market Cap
AU$1.73M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.68M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$94.07K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.50
Next Earnings
Mar 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding34,858,150
10 Day Avg. Volume24,256
30 Day Avg. Volume16,341
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.81
Price to Sales (P/S)519.76
P/FCF Ratio-2.09
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
Low Leverage / Zero DebtZero reported debt is a durable structural strength for an upstream E&P firm; it reduces interest burden and bankruptcy risk, preserves flexibility to pursue sector opportunities, and makes future capital raises (equity or project finance) less constrained by existing leverage while operations normalize.
Improving Operating Cash Flow TrendA material narrowing of operating cash burn signals initial operational stabilization or successful cost actions. If this trend persists, it lessens near-term financing needs, extends runway for exploration/appraisal activities, and indicates management is stemming cash losses rather than letting burn accelerate.
Positive Gross Profit Despite Weak RevenuePositive gross profit shows underlying production or asset economics can cover direct costs; with fixed/operating costs driving losses, restoring scale or cutting overhead could convert to operating profitability. For an E&P company, positive gross margins provide a clearer path to recovery than firms with negative unit economics.
Bears Say
Revenue Collapse And Large Net LossesA two-thirds revenue collapse coupled with very large net losses undermines core business viability; lower scale impairs investment in exploration/development, reduces bargaining power with partners, and lengthens time to meaningful cash generation. Recovery requires material revenue or asset changes.
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowContinued negative operating and free cash flow forces reliance on external financing or asset sales in a capital-intensive sector. This structural cash deficit erodes resilience, raises dilution risk, and increases funding cost, challenging the company's ability to sustain exploration and appraisal cycles without significant capital injections.
Eroding Equity Base And Negative ReturnsA markedly shrinking equity base and negative ROE reflect cumulative value destruction, reducing balance-sheet capacity to fund projects or absorb shocks. For an exploration company this raises the likelihood of dilution, asset disposals, or constrained development timelines, weakening long-term competitive positioning.
Key Petroleum Limited News
KEY FAQ
What was Key Petroleum Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Key Petroleum Limited lowest share price was AU$0.03 and its highest was AU$0.10 in the past 12 months.
What is Key Petroleum Limited’s market cap?
Key Petroleum Limited’s market cap is AU$1.73M.
When is Key Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Key Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 06, 2026 which is in 2 days.
How were Key Petroleum Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Key Petroleum Limited released its earnings results on Sep 30, 2025. The company reported -AU$0.007 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.007.
Is Key Petroleum Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Key Petroleum Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Key Petroleum Limited pay dividends?
Key Petroleum Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Key Petroleum Limited’s EPS estimate?
Key Petroleum Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Key Petroleum Limited have?
Key Petroleum Limited has 34,858,150 shares outstanding.
What happened to Key Petroleum Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Key Petroleum Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.007 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.255%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Key Petroleum Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:KEY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Key Petroleum Limited Stock Smart Score
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Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-42.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Key Petroleum Limited
Key Petroleum Limited engages in the acquisition and exploration of petroleum permits in Australia. It primarily holds interests in the ATP 783, 920, and 924 assets in the Cooper Eromanga Basin, Queensland, as well as L7 and EP437 in the Perth Basin, Western Australia. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
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