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Key Petroleum Limited (AU:KEY)
ASX:KEY
Australian Market
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Key Petroleum Limited (KEY) Price & Analysis

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KEY Stock Chart & Stats

AU$0.06
>-AU$0.01(-13.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.06
>-AU$0.01(-13.56%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Conservative Leverage (zero Debt)Zero reported debt provides structural financial resilience: lower fixed financing costs, reduced bankruptcy risk, and greater flexibility to fund operations or raise capital if needed. This durable balance-sheet feature materially lowers solvency pressure over the next 2–6 months.
Moderating Cash Burn (improving OCF)Operating cash flow has materially improved year-over-year, indicating the company is narrowing its cash burn. Sustained OCF improvement signals progress toward self-funding operations or reduced reliance on external financing, an important structural step for stability.
Positive Gross Profit Despite Operating LossesPositive gross profit implies underlying project or production economics cover direct costs. If the company can scale revenue or lower overhead, gross margin provides a pathway to operating profitability, a structural advantage versus operations with negative gross economics.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue DeclineA large, persistent revenue collapse undermines the company’s ability to absorb fixed costs and sustain operations. Structural declines in top-line reduce leverage benefits from any cost base reductions and prolong the timeline to recover profitability without new revenue drivers.
Persistent Negative Cash GenerationConsistent negative OCF and FCF across reporting periods mean the business cannot self-fund operating needs or investments. Over months this forces reliance on external financing or asset sales, increasing dilution risk and constraining strategic options.
Equity Erosion And Weak ReturnsSubstantial decline in shareholders' equity signals ongoing value destruction and a thinner capital buffer. This weakens capacity to absorb shocks, reduces creditor and investor confidence, and can limit access to cheaper financing over the medium term.

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KEY FAQ

What was Key Petroleum Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Key Petroleum Limited lowest share price was AU$0.03 and its highest was AU$0.34 in the past 12 months.
    What is Key Petroleum Limited’s market cap?
    Key Petroleum Limited’s market cap is AU$3.31M.
      When is Key Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Key Petroleum Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 06, 2026 which is in 111 days.
        How were Key Petroleum Limited’s earnings last quarter?
        Key Petroleum Limited released its earnings results on Mar 12, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.005 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -AU$0.005.
          Is Key Petroleum Limited overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Key Petroleum Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Key Petroleum Limited pay dividends?
            Key Petroleum Limited does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Key Petroleum Limited’s EPS estimate?
            Key Petroleum Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Key Petroleum Limited have?
            Key Petroleum Limited has 38,919,296 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Key Petroleum Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Key Petroleum Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.005 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.923%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Key Petroleum Limited?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:KEY
                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

                  Key Petroleum Limited Stock Smart Score

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                  Fundamentals

                  Return on Equity
                  -29.94%
                  Trailing 12-Months
                  Asset Growth
                  5.79%
                  Trailing 12-Months

                  Company Description

                  Key Petroleum Limited

                  Key Petroleum Limited specializes in securing and exploring for oil and gas deposits across Australia. Its primary holdings encompass the ATP 783, 920, and 924 concessions in Queensland's Cooper Eromanga Basin, in addition to the L7 and EP437 permits in Western Australia's Perth Basin. The company was established in 2006 and operates from West Perth, Australia.

                  Key Petroleum Limited (KEY) Earnings & Revenues

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