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AU:MEL

Metgasco Ltd

(Sydney:MEL)

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Underperform 40 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Underperform 40 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Underperform 40 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:40Underperform
Price Target:
AU$0.02
▼(-43.33% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/13/26
The score is driven down primarily by weak financial performance, including ongoing losses, negative cash flows, and a high-risk balance sheet with negative equity. Technicals are mixed-to-weak (below the 50-day average and negative MACD), while valuation signals are limited due to a negative P/E and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Stable gas revenue model
A business model centered on contracted gas sales to utilities and industrial customers supports predictable revenue streams over time. That structural demand for natural gas and existing sales agreements can underpin cash generation and operational planning even amid cyclical commodity moves.
Recent revenue improvement
A recent significant uptick in revenue, after volatility, suggests the company can scale output or realize better pricing. If sustained, higher revenue improves absorption of fixed costs and enhances the company's ability to fund operations or reinvest in development projects over the medium term.
Positive free cash flow to net income
Positive free cash flow relative to accounting losses indicates the business can generate actual cash despite reported net losses. Durable FCF provides flexibility to fund near-term capex or service obligations without immediate external equity issuance, improving operational resilience if maintained.
Negative Factors
Negative equity
A negative equity position is a material structural weakness that signals accumulated losses exceed shareholder capital. This constrains access to capital markets, raises creditor concerns, and increases the risk that future adverse results could force recapitalization or creditor remediation.
Negative operating cash flow
Persistent negative operating cash flow undermines the company's ability to self-fund operations and development. Over months this necessitates external funding, which can be costly or dilutive, and limits capacity to invest in exploration or production that would drive long-term growth.
Sustained negative margins
Consistently negative gross and operating margins indicate structural cost or pricing problems in the core business. Without margin recovery, profitability remains out of reach, making it difficult to build retained earnings, delever the balance sheet, or generate investor returns over the medium term.

Metgasco Ltd (MEL) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

Metgasco Ltd Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionMetgasco Limited engages in the exploration and development of oil and gas properties in Australia. It also invests in and develops related energy infrastructure. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in West Perth, Australia.
How the Company Makes MoneyMetgasco generates revenue primarily through the sale of natural gas produced from its exploration and production activities. The company's revenue model is centered on the extraction and commercialization of natural gas, where it sells gas to domestic markets and potentially to export markets. Key revenue streams include sales agreements with utility companies and other industrial consumers, which provide a steady income. Additionally, Metgasco may engage in joint ventures or partnerships with other energy companies to share development costs, enhance exploration capabilities, and expand its resource base, thereby contributing to its overall earnings. Factors such as market demand for natural gas, pricing trends, and operational efficiencies also play significant roles in the company's financial performance.

Metgasco Ltd Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Income statement and cash flow show ongoing losses and negative operating/free cash flow, while the balance sheet is particularly weak with negative equity and unfavorable leverage/solvency indicators. Overall financial health is assessed as highly concerning.
Income Statement
30
Negative
Metgasco Ltd has shown a volatile revenue growth pattern with a significant increase in the latest year, but profitability remains a concern. The company has negative gross and net profit margins, indicating operational inefficiencies and challenges in achieving profitability. The EBIT and EBITDA margins are also negative, reflecting ongoing operational losses.
Balance Sheet
20
Very Negative
The balance sheet reveals a negative equity position, which is a significant risk factor. The debt-to-equity ratio is negative due to negative equity, indicating high financial leverage. Return on equity is also negative, highlighting the company's inability to generate returns for shareholders. The equity ratio is unfavorable, suggesting potential solvency issues.
Cash Flow
25
Negative
Cash flow analysis shows negative operating and free cash flows, with a declining trend in free cash flow growth. The operating cash flow to net income ratio is negative, indicating cash flow challenges. However, the free cash flow to net income ratio is positive, suggesting some ability to cover net losses with free cash flow.
BreakdownTTMJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.14M2.16M2.37M475.84K0.000.00
Gross Profit-421.32K-177.28K1.14M-286.00K-861.00-1.29K
EBITDA-525.56K-1.25M-11.78M-1.34M-6.11M-1.18M
Net Income-5.12M-3.27M-13.20M-1.53M-6.11M-1.18M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets8.61M9.76M9.16M18.05M17.28M7.58M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments193.57K1.12M880.61K642.16K3.64M731.64K
Total Debt5.86M4.30M2.66M771.41K0.000.00
Total Liabilities13.81M12.35M9.45M6.78M6.98M683.89K
Stockholders Equity-5.20M-2.58M-291.79K11.27M10.30M6.89M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-424.89K-746.97K-2.33M-7.56M-6.13M-5.54M
Operating Cash Flow-329.73K-651.81K-282.74K-1.37M2.85M-986.92K
Investing Cash Flow-509.10K-2.01M-2.05M-6.19M-8.81M-2.41M
Financing Cash Flow614.62K2.90M2.57M4.56M9.03M3.80M

Metgasco Ltd Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
65
Neutral
$15.17B7.614.09%5.20%3.87%-62.32%
51
Neutral
AU$5.48M-4.09-10.20%-16.79%-205.26%
45
Neutral
AU$3.12M-1.77-46.86%-32.65%-66.67%
42
Neutral
AU$11.77M-0.96-4728.71%36.96%
40
Underperform
AU$661.36K-0.09193.09%-9.10%80.11%
* Energy Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AU:MEL
Metgasco Ltd
0.02
-0.02
-48.57%
AU:BUY
Bounty Oil & Gas NL
AU:GLL
Galilee Energy Limited
0.01
0.00
0.00%
AU:SHE
Stonehorse Energy Ltd

Metgasco Ltd Corporate Events

Metgasco Releases Half-Year 2025 Consolidated Financial Report
Mar 16, 2026

Metgasco Ltd has released its consolidated financial report for the half year ended 31 December 2025, detailing its profit or loss, cash flows, financial position, and changes in equity. The report, supported by directors’ declarations and an independent auditor’s review, provides investors and stakeholders with updated transparency on the company’s financial health and governance over the period.

The publication of this half-year report offers insight into Metgasco’s operational performance and capital structure during a key reporting window. It also reinforces the company’s compliance with reporting standards and may influence investor sentiment, credit assessments, and strategic decisions by stakeholders monitoring its financial trajectory.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MEL) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metgasco Ltd stock, see the AU:MEL Stock Forecast page.

Vintage Energy Extends Timetable for Southern Flank Gas Interest Acquisitions
Mar 1, 2026

Vintage Energy has revised the timetable for its planned acquisitions of 25% interests in the Southern Flank gas joint ventures currently held by Metgasco and Bridgeport. The company has extended the deadline to accept Bridgeport’s deemed sale offer for its stakes in PRL 211 and ATP 2021 to 31 March 2026, with completion pushed back to no later than 31 May 2026 by mutual agreement.

The target date for Vintage to commit to acquiring Metgasco’s 25% interests has also been moved to 31 March 2026, aligning it with the revised Bridgeport timetable. The Metgasco transaction remains contingent on Vintage formally committing to the Bridgeport acquisition and securing sufficient funding, meaning timing and financing outcomes will be critical for consolidating Vintage’s position in these gas assets and could influence its future production profile and project development plans.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MEL) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metgasco Ltd stock, see the AU:MEL Stock Forecast page.

Vintage Energy Secures Up to $5m SA Grants for Southern Flank Gas Wells
Feb 20, 2026

Vintage Energy has welcomed up to $5 million in South Australian government grants allocated to its Southern Flank gas projects, PRL 211 and ATP 2021, which it holds in joint ventures with Metgasco and Bridgeport. The funding, part of a broader $15 million SA Gas Incentive Grant program, is designed to accelerate technically robust gas projects that can be delivered before late 2028.

The grants are expected to cover up to half the joint venture costs of drilling the Odin-3 and Vali-4 production wells, which are intended to tap existing reserves and boost gas supply for electricity generation in South Australia. The wells, contingent on final grant agreements and rig availability, are targeted for drilling in the September quarter of 2026 and underscore government support for maintaining reliable gas supply to major power producers AGL and ENGIE.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MEL) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metgasco Ltd stock, see the AU:MEL Stock Forecast page.

Metgasco Sells Main Gas Assets as Output and Revenue Slide
Jan 30, 2026

Metgasco has agreed to sell its 25% non-operated interests in the Odin and Vali gas fields for $5.9 million, a disposal of its main undertaking that was approved by shareholders in January 2026 and is expected to complete in the March quarter, after which the company will have no substantial operating assets and is actively reviewing new business opportunities to rebuild the business. Operationally, the December 2025 quarter was marked by disappointing results from the second phase of its Production Uplift Program, lower gas output from Odin and Vali, and a 13% quarter‑on‑quarter decline in sales revenue to $391,600 on a 25% drop in production, underscoring the strategic rationale for the asset sale and the company’s focus on strengthening liquidity and resetting its future direction.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MEL) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metgasco Ltd stock, see the AU:MEL Stock Forecast page.

Metgasco Extends Vintage Gas Asset Sale Decision Deadline to Late February
Jan 30, 2026

Metgasco has extended by 28 days, to 28 February 2026, the target date for Vintage Energy to commit to acquiring Metgasco’s 25% non-operated interests in the Odin and Vali gas field joint ventures. Under the revised arrangement, Vintage will continue to fund Metgasco’s cash call obligations under the joint operating agreements through February 2026 via an interest-free loan that will be forgiven if the sale completes, while remaining repayable within six weeks if the deal falls through, with the outer completion deadline for the transaction unchanged at 31 March 2026, affecting Metgasco’s near-term funding profile and signalling continuing progress but some timing uncertainty around the asset sale.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MEL) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metgasco Ltd stock, see the AU:MEL Stock Forecast page.

Vintage Extends Deadline on Metgasco Southern Flank Gas Deal
Jan 30, 2026

Vintage Energy has extended by 28 days, to 28 February 2026, the target date for committing to acquire Metgasco’s 25% interests in the Southern Flank gas joint ventures, while keeping the final completion deadline unchanged at 31 March 2026. As part of the revised timetable, Vintage will fund Metgasco’s February 2026 cash call obligations under the joint operating agreements via an interest-free loan that will be forgiven if the transaction completes, but must be repaid within six weeks of any termination, a move that provides interim financial support to Metgasco while preserving Vintage’s flexibility if deal conditions, including funding, are not met.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MEL) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metgasco Ltd stock, see the AU:MEL Stock Forecast page.

Metgasco Announces Resignation of Joint Company Secretary
Jan 15, 2026

Metgasco Ltd has announced the resignation of joint company secretary Flynn Blackburn, effective 15 January 2026, leaving Henko Vos as the remaining company secretary. Vos will assume sole responsibility for communications with the ASX on listing rule matters, with the board expressing its thanks to Blackburn, signalling a routine governance change with limited operational impact but ensuring ongoing compliance oversight remains clearly assigned.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MEL) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metgasco Ltd stock, see the AU:MEL Stock Forecast page.

Vintage Energy Clears Key Hurdle as Metgasco Shareholders Back Southern Flank Sale
Jan 14, 2026

Vintage Energy Ltd has confirmed that Metgasco shareholders have approved the sale of Metgasco’s 25% stakes in the Southern Flank joint ventures ATP 2021 and PRL 211 to Vintage, satisfying a key condition of their previously announced sale agreement. Completion of the transaction, which will consolidate Vintage’s interest in these onshore gas ventures and potentially strengthen its production and growth profile, still depends on remaining conditions precedent being met.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MEL) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metgasco Ltd stock, see the AU:MEL Stock Forecast page.

Metgasco Secures Shareholder Approval to Sell Odin and Vali Gas Field Interests to Vintage Energy
Jan 14, 2026

Metgasco shareholders have approved the disposal of the company’s main undertaking at an extraordinary general meeting, passing a resolution to sell its 25% non-operated interests in the Odin and Vali gas field licences to Vintage Energy Ltd. The vote, which showed overwhelming support for the transaction, satisfies the shareholder approval condition in the sale agreement and moves the company a step closer to completing the asset sale, with finalisation now contingent on obtaining ministerial and third‑party consents for the assignment of key petroleum titles and material contracts, potentially reshaping Metgasco’s asset base and strategic focus.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MEL) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metgasco Ltd stock, see the AU:MEL Stock Forecast page.

Metgasco Extends Repayment Date on GC1 Convertible Loan to June 2026
Dec 24, 2025

Metgasco Ltd has secured an extension to the repayment date of its convertible loan agreement with Glennon Small Companies Ltd (GC1), pushing the due date back six months from 31 December 2025 to 30 June 2026 on unchanged terms. The extension provides Metgasco with additional financial flexibility and time to meet its obligations under the facility, supporting the company’s capital management and potentially easing short‑term funding pressures as it progresses its energy projects.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MEL) stock is a Sell with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metgasco Ltd stock, see the AU:MEL Stock Forecast page.

Metgasco Extends Commitment Deadline for Sale of Odin and Vali Gas Interests to Vintage
Dec 23, 2025

Metgasco Ltd has updated the timetable for its planned divestment of its 25% non‑operated interests in the Odin and Vali gas field joint ventures to Vintage Energy Ltd, extending Vintage’s deadline to commit to the acquisition and, if needed, obtain shareholder approval by one month to 31 January 2026. The company confirmed that the final completion date for the transaction remains no later than 31 March 2026 and that its Extraordinary General Meeting will proceed as scheduled on 14 January 2026, signalling continued progress on the asset sale that could reshape its portfolio and capital allocation once completed.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:MEL) stock is a Sell with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Metgasco Ltd stock, see the AU:MEL Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 13, 2026