Lion Energy Limited (AU:LIO)
ASX:LIO
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Lion Energy Limited
(Sydney:LIO)
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Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.02
▼(-5.00% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/23/26
The score is primarily held down by weak financial performance—sharp revenue decline, persistent losses, and ongoing cash burn. Technicals are moderately supportive with price above key moving averages and positive MACD, but elevated RSI signals potential near-term overheating. Valuation remains challenged due to negative earnings and no dividend data.
Positive Factors
Manageable leverage
Reported debt levels have been modest relative to equity in prior years, which provides structural financial flexibility. Manageable leverage lowers fixed interest burdens, preserves capacity to raise project finance for exploration/appraisal, and reduces refinancing stress in a capital-intensive industry.
Negative Factors
Sharp revenue decline
A nearly 70% revenue drop in 2025 reflects a structural erosion of scale that undermines fixed-cost coverage and project economics. Sustained top-line decline constrains reinvestment, reduces bargaining power with partners and suppliers, and materially raises the bar for returning to sustainable, self-funded growth.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Manageable leverage
Reported debt levels have been modest relative to equity in prior years, which provides structural financial flexibility. Manageable leverage lowers fixed interest burdens, preserves capacity to raise project finance for exploration/appraisal, and reduces refinancing stress in a capital-intensive industry.
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Lion Energy Limited (LIO) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$8.14M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)205.91K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.66
Revenue Growth-89.47%
EPS Growth-306.67%
CountryAU
Employees85
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding452,167,720
10 Day Avg. Volume80,260
30 Day Avg. Volume205,915
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.63
Price to Sales (P/S)53.50
P/FCF Ratio-4.27
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
Lion Energy Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Lion Energy Limited (LIO) is an energy company primarily focused on the exploration and development of oil and gas resources. It operates within the energy sector, with a focus on identifying and developing key energy assets in its portfolio to ma...
How the Company Makes Money
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Lion Energy Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
44
Neutral
Cash Flow
22
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 92.97K | 522.39K | 610.23K | 1.58M | 885.89K |
| Gross Profit | 0.00 | 162.98K | 249.12K | 929.47K | 447.29K |
| EBITDA | -2.06M | -1.86M | -2.10M | -2.08M | -1.08M |
| Net Income | -5.49M | -868.00K | -1.41M | -2.72M | -2.44M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 5.45M | 8.15M | 11.95M | 13.79M | 13.83M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.17M | 1.95M | 3.02M | 9.60M | 11.94M |
| Total Debt | 1.34M | 1.48M | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.88M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.40M | 1.70M | 1.61M | 1.85M | 2.58M |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.05M | 6.45M | 10.33M | 11.94M | 11.25M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -1.16M | -2.98M | -6.54M | -2.58M | -1.07M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -847.73K | -1.25M | -1.89M | -908.32K | -717.34K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -60.54K | 351.13K | -4.77M | -1.67M | -56.80K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -118.88K | 997.04K | 0.00 | 129.94K | 11.66M |
Lion Energy Limited Technical Analysis
Positive
0.02
Price Trends
0.02
Negative
0.02
Positive
0.01
Positive
Market Momentum
>-0.01
Negative
55.64
Neutral
33.33
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:LIO, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 0.02 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.02, above the 50-day MA of 0.02, and above the 200-day MA of 0.01, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of >-0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 55.64 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 33.33 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AU:LIO.
Lion Energy Limited Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
47 Neutral | AU$10.89M | -2.52 | -5.53% | ― | -100.00% | 55.30% | |
46 Neutral | AU$8.14M | -0.91 | -82.38% | ― | -89.47% | -306.67% | |
44 Neutral | AU$7.53M | -4.09 | 3.55% | ― | -17.60% | ― | |
44 Neutral | AU$6.75M | -1.93 | -67.59% | ― | 5.65% | 1.22% | |
43 Neutral | AU$5.40M | -0.82 | -169.12% | ― | -3.22% | -43.96% | |
43 Neutral | AU$8.60M | -0.31 | 109.14% | ― | ― | ― |
* Energy Sector Average
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Lion Energy Limited Corporate Events
Lion Energy Sets Date and Digital Process for 2026 AGM
Apr 22, 2026
Lion Energy Limited has convened its Annual General Meeting for shareholders to be held on 26 May 2026 in Subiaco, Western Australia, with all meeting documents, including the notice of meeting and explanatory memorandum, provided electronically u...
Lion Energy Files Updated ASX Corporate Governance Statement
Apr 22, 2026
Lion Energy has lodged its updated corporate governance statement and accompanying Appendix 4G with the ASX for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. The statement, approved by the board as at 22 April 2026 and published on the company’...
Lion Energy Releases 2025 Annual Report and Confirms Governance Framework
Apr 22, 2026
Lion Energy Limited has released its 2025 annual report, outlining the financial statements for the parent company and its subsidiaries, all prepared in U.S. dollars as the functional and presentation currency. The report confirms the corporate go...
Lion Energy Secures Rig for Bula Karang-1 Exploration Well in Indonesia
Apr 1, 2026
Lion Energy has signed a drilling contract with Silver City Drilling to secure the SCD-20 Schramm Rotadrill TXD200 hydraulic rig for its Bula Karang-1 exploration well in the East Seram PSC, Indonesia. The modern, fuel-efficient rig, currently ope...
Lion Energy details 2025 financial report governance framework
Mar 31, 2026
Lion Energy Limited has released its financial report for the year ended 31 December 2025, accompanied by updated corporate directory information outlining its board composition and key governance roles. The disclosure highlights the company’...
Lion Energy Sets 2026 AGM Date and Director Nomination Deadline
Mar 17, 2026
Lion Energy Limited has scheduled its next Annual General Meeting for on or around 26 May 2026, in line with ASX Listing Rule 3.13.1. The meeting will include the election of directors, giving shareholders an opportunity to vote on board compositi...
Lion Energy advances Bula Karang-1 well toward targeted July 2026 spud
Feb 25, 2026
Lion Energy is advancing preparations for its Bula Karang-1 exploration well on the East Seram PSC in Indonesia, where it targets a shallow offshore reefal carbonate oil prospect from an onshore drilling location. The prospect carries an estimated...
Lion Energy Secures East Seram Funding as It Tempers Hydrogen Spend
Jan 27, 2026
Lion Energy has secured funding for the Bula Karang-1 exploration well in the East Seram PSC after finalising farm-out terms with partner OPIC East Seram Corporation, which will fund 88% of drilling costs in return for an increased stake. The well...
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