Lion Energy Limited (AU:LIO)
ASX:LIO
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Lion Energy Limited
(Sydney:LIO)
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Rating:41Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.02
▼(-25.00% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/09/26
The score is primarily weighed down by weak financial performance—persistent losses, a sharp 2025 revenue decline, and structurally negative operating/free cash flow. Technical indicators also reflect soft momentum (negative MACD and price below short-term averages). Valuation provides little support due to negative earnings (negative P/E) and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Manageable leverage / balance sheet flexibility
Moderate historical leverage gives Lion Energy room to fund exploration cycles without outsized interest burdens. Manageable debt relative to equity reduces near-term refinancing pressure and preserves capacity to raise capital for project work programs over the next months to quarters despite operating losses.
Negative Factors
Persistent negative operating and free cash flow
Consistent negative operating and free cash flow indicate structural cash burn, forcing reliance on external financing or equity issuance to sustain operations and exploration. This undermines financial resilience and raises execution risk for project work programs over the coming months to years.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Manageable leverage / balance sheet flexibility
Moderate historical leverage gives Lion Energy room to fund exploration cycles without outsized interest burdens. Manageable debt relative to equity reduces near-term refinancing pressure and preserves capacity to raise capital for project work programs over the next months to quarters despite operating losses.
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Lion Energy Limited (LIO) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$7.23M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)205.91K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.95
Revenue Growth-47.23%
EPS Growth-2.78%
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 Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)0.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio0.00
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
Neutral
0.02
Price Trends
0.02
Negative
0.02
Positive
0.01
Positive
Market Momentum
>-0.01
Positive
37.52
Neutral
<0.01
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:LIO, the sentiment is Neutral. 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 Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.52 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of <0.01 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral 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$10.27M | -2.52 | -5.53% | ― | ― | 16.52% | |
44 Neutral | AU$7.53M | -4.09 | 3.55% | ― | -16.79% | -205.26% | |
44 Neutral | AU$6.75M | -1.93 | -67.59% | ― | 0.69% | -30.00% | |
43 Neutral | AU$5.85M | -0.82 | -169.12% | ― | -7.28% | 4.94% | |
43 Neutral | AU$7.68M | -0.31 | 109.14% | ― | ― | ― | |
41 Neutral | AU$7.23M | -0.30 | -82.38% | ― | -47.23% | -2.78% |
* Energy Sector Average
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Lion Energy Limited Corporate Events
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...
Lion Energy Flags Potential New Oil Play at Bula Bay, Seram Island
Jan 15, 2026
Lion Energy has provided an investor update highlighting a potential new oil play at Bula Bay on Seram Island in eastern Indonesia. The company outlines that the area may contain prospective petroleum resources, defined as potentially recoverable ...
Lion Energy Sets Investor Webinar on East Seram Farm-Out and Bula Karang Drilling Plans
Jan 13, 2026
Lion Energy will host a live investor briefing webinar on 16 January 2026, led by Executive Chairman Tom Soulsby and Exploration Manager Kim Morrison, to update shareholders, investors and media on its recently announced farm-out agreement with pa...
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