Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited (GB:GKP)
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GKP Stock Chart & Stats
184.60 p
-1.59 p(-1.01%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
184.60 p
-1.59 p(-1.01%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range147.00 p - 235.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume152.40K
Average Volume (3M)1.14M
Market Cap
£422.47M
Enterprise Value491.86M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£78.26M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.35M
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.4
Beta0.99
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding217,543,370
10 Day Avg. Volume803,058
30 Day Avg. Volume1,140,851
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.25
Price to Book (P/B)1.08
Price to Sales (P/S)3.07
P/FCF Ratio17.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£280.00Price Target Upside51.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)£225.43M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low Leverage And Strong Balance SheetExtremely low debt and a large equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This solvency buffer helps Gulf Keystone absorb commodity shocks, fund necessary capex for Shaikan development, and maintain operations during price troughs without forcing distress financing or asset sales.
Positive Operating Cash Flow And Recent Free Cash FlowConsistent operating cash flow through 2023–2025 and positive free cash flow in 2024–2025 indicate the business can generate internal funds to support drilling, maintenance and export operations. Sustained cash generation underpins long-term project funding and financial resilience.
Concentrated Core Asset With Production FocusA focused upstream model centered on the Shaikan field gives Gulf Keystone scale and operational specialization in a large producing asset. This concentration enables efficient allocation of capital, experienced operations, and predictable production planning versus more fragmented portfolios.
Bears Say
Earnings And Profitability VolatilityProfitability swings driven by commodity prices create inherent uncertainty in long-term earnings power. Such volatility complicates capital planning, reduces predictability for reinvestment and distributions, and raises the risk profile for lenders and equity investors over multi-quarter cycles.
Free Cash Flow Swings And 2025 DeclineLarge free cash flow variability and a sharp 2025 decline limit the company's ability to consistently self-fund development, pay dividends or build cash cushions. Recurrent swings suggest sensitivity to capex timing and production changes, elevating funding and operational risk.
Weakened Capital Productivity (lower ROE)A material decline in ROE implies the company is generating much lower returns on shareholder capital than in prior peaks. Persistently low ROE can constrain long-term shareholder value creation and make it harder to attract incremental equity at favorable terms.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum News
GKP FAQ
What was Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited lowest share price was 147.00 p and its highest was 235.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited’s market cap?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited’s market cap is £422.47M.
When is Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 119 days.
How were Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited released its earnings results on Mar 19, 2026. The company reported 0.022 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -0.045 p by 0.066 p.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited pay dividends?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of 8.443 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.66%. See more information on Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited dividends here
What is Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited’s EPS estimate?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited’s EPS estimate is -0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited have?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited has 217,543,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited reported an EPS of 0.022 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -0.045 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.411%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:GKP
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£280.00 (51.68% Upside)
£280.00 (51.68% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
55.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited engages in the exploration, evaluation, and production of oil and gas properties in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the United Kingdom. The company operates Shaikan field that covers an area of 280 square kilometers, which is located north-west of Erbil. It also provides management, support, geological, geophysical, and engineering services. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
GKP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
280.00 p
▲(51.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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