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CTP Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.07
<AU$0.01(1.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.07
<AU$0.01(1.47%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.05 - AU$0.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume674.40K
Average Volume (3M)391.90K
Market Cap
AU$53.45M
Enterprise ValueAU$43.82
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$29.36M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$26.55M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.2
Beta0.21
Next Earnings
Sep 22, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding752,764,000
10 Day Avg. Volume295,631
30 Day Avg. Volume391,903
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.14
Price to Book (P/B)1.03
Price to Sales (P/S)0.97
P/FCF Ratio7.28
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)0.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$63.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue RecoveryA strong 20.9% revenue rebound indicates recovering demand and improved commercialization of onshore gas assets. This durable top-line recovery supports longer-term project economics, underwriting future investment and contract renegotiations across Northern Territory and Queensland supply chains.
Improved Gross MarginGross margin expansion to 33.3% reflects better cost control or higher realized gas spreads, improving the resilience of cash generation from core production. Sustained margins bolster ability to fund operations and development even if commodity price swings occur within a moderate range.
Lower LeverageAn improved debt-to-equity of 0.64 signals stronger leverage management and greater balance sheet flexibility. Lower structural leverage reduces refinancing risk, supports funding for near-term development or drilling programs, and helps preserve investment optionality in joint ventures.
Bears Say
Declining Free Cash FlowA 30.7% fall in free cash flow and a FCF-to-net-income ratio around 0.40 indicate weaker conversion of earnings into discretionary cash. This constrains capacity to self-fund capex, repay debt, or pay distributions, increasing reliance on external financing or asset sales for growth.
Weaker Net ProfitabilityA drop in net margin to 17.7% suggests rising operating or non-operating costs, impairing retained earnings and free cash flow. Persistently lower profitability reduces reinvestment capacity and makes returns more sensitive to commodity and cost pressures across exploration and production cycles.
Falling Return On EquityROE halving to 18.9% signals much lower efficiency in converting equity into profit. Over time this can weaken shareholder returns, limit ability to attract capital on favorable terms, and pressure management to either increase leverage or cut investment to restore ROE.
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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$53.45M.
When is Central Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Central Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 22, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Central Petroleum Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Central Petroleum Limited released its earnings results on Mar 13, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.002 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Central Petroleum Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Central Petroleum Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
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$0.002 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.174%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Central Petroleum Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CTP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Central Petroleum Limited Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CTP Sentiment 80%
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Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$10.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Asset Growth
4.49%
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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.
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