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Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) Price & Analysis

GKP Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 210.00-GBX 1.50(-0.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
GBX 175GBX 200GBX 2253 Aug17 Aug1 Sep14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
GBX 208.00 - GBX 214.00
52-Week Range
GBX 160.60 - GBX 235.00
Previous Close
GBX 211.50
Volume
93.62K
Average Volume (3M)
681.94K
Market Cap
GBP 456.84M
Enterprise Value
GBP 338.53M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 61.15M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 1.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
17.7
Beta
0.86
Next Earnings
Mar 25, 2027
EPS Estimate
-0.01
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
3.66%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Very Low Leverage

Extremely low debt relative to a substantial equity base reduces solvency pressure and preserves flexibility to fund Shaikan development, absorb commodity and operating volatility, and sustain shareholder returns without heavy refinancing dependence.

Long-life Asset And Expansion

Shaikan’s long reserve life and PF-2 capacity expansion provide a multi-year production runway. If execution remains on track, incremental volumes can spread fixed costs, support cash generation, and extend the value of the operated asset.

Improved Export Realization

Interim export arrangements have improved entitlement-price realization and are extended through January 2027. Better cash realization per barrel can strengthen near-term funding for operations and development, although long-term pricing remains unresolved.

Bears Say

Geopolitical Disruption

Regional security risk has already caused almost five months of shut-ins and a severe production decline. A recurrence could interrupt exports, reduce operating cash flow, and delay the company’s planned production ramp despite reliable field performance.

Receivable Recovery Uncertainty

The sizeable top-up receivable represents cash earned at entitlement prices but not yet recovered. Delays, throughput constraints, or security-related export limits could defer liquidity, constrain development funding, and make reported cash generation less predictable.

License Duration Risk

The mismatch between Shaikan’s reserve life and the current license duration creates a structural risk to realizing the asset’s full value. Extensions or other arrangements may be needed, adding negotiation uncertainty to long-term production planning.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum News

GKP FAQ

What was Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s price range in the past 12 months?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum lowest share price was 160.60 p and its highest was 235.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s market cap?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s market cap is £456.84M.
When is Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s upcoming earnings report date?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 25, 2027 which is in 144 days.
How were Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s earnings last quarter?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum released its earnings results on Aug 25, 2026. The company reported 0.041 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.007 p by 0.033 p.
Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Gulf Keystone Petroleum pay dividends?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum pays a Semiannually dividend of 3.44 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.66%. See more information on Gulf Keystone Petroleum dividends here
What is Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s EPS estimate?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s EPS estimate is -0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Gulf Keystone Petroleum have?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum has 217,543,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Gulf Keystone Petroleum’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Gulf Keystone Petroleum reported an EPS of 0.041 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.007 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.435%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Gulf Keystone Petroleum?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:GKP
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