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Central Petroleum Limited (CTP) Price & Analysis

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CTP Stock Chart & Stats

AU$0.06

<AU$0.01(1.47%)

At close: Jul 27 4:00 PM EDT

AU$0.06

<AU$0.01(1.47%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week RangeAU$0.05 - AU$0.10

Previous CloseN/A

Volume674.40K

Average Volume (3M)367.45K

Market Cap

AU$48.18M

Enterprise ValueAU$53.22

Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$20.41M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$27.92M

Price to Earnings (P/E)―

Beta-0.26

Next Earnings

Mar 11, 2027

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend YieldN/A

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)>-0.01

Shares Outstanding752,764,000

10 Day Avg. Volume250,501

30 Day Avg. Volume367,450

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.06

Price to Book (P/B)1.34

Price to Sales (P/S)1.02

P/FCF Ratio7.80

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)0.04

Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$72.00M

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improved Balance-Sheet LeverageThe major reduction in leverage materially improves financial resilience and lowers the burden on future operating cash flow. A stronger equity base relative to debt gives Central Petroleum more flexibility to sustain production, fund development, and manage periods of earnings volatility.

Positive Recent Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow provide tangible support for the business beyond reported earnings. This internal cash generation can help fund maintenance and development needs, reduce reliance on external financing, and reinforce balance-sheet stability over the next several quarters.

Producing Gas And Liquids PortfolioCentral Petroleum operates across exploration, appraisal, development, and production, giving it an established upstream platform rather than dependence on a single development stage. Producing assets and gas-market participation provide a direct route to recurring resource revenue when operations and customer arrangements perform.

Bears Say

Return To Losses And Margin CompressionThe reversal from strong profitability to a loss, alongside severe gross-margin compression, indicates that earnings remain highly sensitive to costs and realized pricing. If this persists, weaker profits could reduce reinvestment capacity and gradually undermine the balance-sheet improvement achieved in recent years.

Inconsistent Revenue GrowthA lack of sustained revenue expansion limits confidence in a durable earnings trajectory. Stable-to-declining revenue can constrain operating leverage and make profitability more dependent on pricing, production reliability, and cost control, leaving less room to absorb setbacks or finance growth.

Variable Cash-Flow SupportAlthough recent cash generation was positive, its uneven relationship with accounting earnings shows that working-capital and timing effects can materially change liquidity outcomes. Inconsistent conversion makes funding capacity less predictable and may complicate production investment and debt-management decisions.

Central Petroleum Limited News

Central Petroleum Files Updated ASX Corporate Governance Disclosures

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has issued an update. Central Petroleum Limited has lodged its updated corporate...

2d ago

Central Petroleum Tightens Governance and Diversity Framework

An announcement from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) is now available. Central Petroleum Limited has articulated its...

2d ago

Central Petroleum posts FY26 loss but strengthens cash flows ahead of Palm Valley growth

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has shared an update. Central Petroleum reported FY2026 underlying EBITDAX of $17.0...

2d ago

Echelon Resources Starts Palm Valley Gas Appraisal Drilling

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has issued an update. Echelon Resources has commenced drilling the Palm Valley...

2M ago

Cue Energy Starts Palm Valley Appraisal Drilling to Boost NT Gas Supply

The latest announcement is out from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ). Cue Energy has commenced drilling the...

2M ago

Central Petroleum Spuds Palm Valley Well and Ramps Up Otway, Cooper Exploration

The latest announcement is out from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ). Central Petroleum has spudded PV14, the...

2M ago

Central Petroleum Director Agu Kantsler Increases On-Market Shareholding

The latest announcement is out from Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ). Central Petroleum has disclosed a change...

4M ago

Central Petroleum exits EP112 sale and refocuses on Mt Kitty helium and gas play

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) just unveiled an update. Central Petroleum has terminated its conditional agreement to...

5M ago

Central Petroleum lifts revenue, locks in long-term NT gas deal and plans 40% capacity boost

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has issued an update. Central Petroleum reported March-quarter sales revenue of $11.3...

5M ago

Cue Energy locks in long-term NT gas deal and greenlights new Palm Valley wells

Central Petroleum Limited ( ($AU:CTP) ) has provided an update. Cue Energy Resources has secured a binding multi-year...

5M ago

CTP FAQ

What was Central Petroleum Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?

Central Petroleum Limited lowest share price was AU$0.05 and its highest was AU$0.10 in the past 12 months.

What is Central Petroleum Limited’s market cap?

Central Petroleum Limited’s market cap is AU$48.18M.

When is Central Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?

Central Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 11, 2027 which is in 173 days.

How were Central Petroleum Limited’s earnings last quarter?

Central Petroleum Limited released its earnings results on Sep 17, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.004 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Central Petroleum Limited overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Central Petroleum Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Central Petroleum Limited pay dividends?

Central Petroleum Limited does not currently pay dividends.

What is Central Petroleum Limited’s EPS estimate?

Central Petroleum Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Central Petroleum Limited have?

Central Petroleum Limited has 752,764,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to Central Petroleum Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Central Petroleum Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.004 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.587%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Central Petroleum Limited?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CTP

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Central Petroleum Limited Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Fundamentals

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Asset Growth

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Company Description

Central Petroleum Limited

Central Petroleum Limited is an Australian company dedicated to the full lifecycle of hydrocarbon resources, including their development, extraction, processing, and sale. It possesses substantial stakes in numerous oil and gas properties, covering a vast exploration footprint of 181,743 square kilometers. These assets are strategically situated within Australia's Amadeus, Southern Georgina, Wiso, and Surat Basins. Established in 1998, the firm's main corporate office is located in Brisbane, Australia.