Finder Energy Holdings Limited (AU:FDR)
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Finder Energy Holdings Limited
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Rating:42Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.28
â–¼(-32.62% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/18/26
The score is primarily driven by weak financial performance, especially persistent negative operating/free cash flow and uneven revenue with questionable earnings quality. Technical indicators reinforce the risk with a clear downtrend and negative momentum. Valuation does not provide a clear offset due to a negative P/E and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Low recent leverage
Finder Energy's low reported leverage and modest debt in 2025 provide structural financial flexibility for an upstream developer. Lower borrowing reduces solvency pressure during long project cycles, making it easier to raise project funding or secure partner farm-outs without immediate cashflow strain.
Negative Factors
Persistent negative cash flow
Sustained negative operating and free cash flow over multiple years means Finder Energy cannot internally fund exploration or development. That structural cash deficit increases reliance on equity issuance, partner funding, or asset sales, which can dilute shareholders or delay projects if markets tighten.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low recent leverage
Finder Energy's low reported leverage and modest debt in 2025 provide structural financial flexibility for an upstream developer. Lower borrowing reduces solvency pressure during long project cycles, making it easier to raise project funding or secure partner farm-outs without immediate cashflow strain.
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Finder Energy Holdings Limited (FDR) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$157.96M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)946.62K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.90
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS Growth-338.82%
CountryAU
Employees18
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.05
Shares Outstanding554,250,500
10 Day Avg. Volume387,612
30 Day Avg. Volume946,620
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.04
Price to Book (P/B)2.78
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-4.47
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$423.63K
Finder Energy Holdings Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Finder Energy Holdings Limited is an oil and gas exploration firm, focusing its activities on Australia and the United Kingdom North Sea. The company was established in 2004 and operates out of its main office in South Perth, Australia. It is a su...
How the Company Makes Money
Finder Energy’s core revenue model is typical of an upstream (exploration and production) oil and gas company: it generates earnings primarily by commercializing petroleum resources from fields in which it holds an ownership interest. Key revenue ...
Finder Energy Holdings Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
24
Negative
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 44.54K | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.65M | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | 22.49K | -5.54K | 0.00 | 2.65M | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| EBITDA | -16.71M | 3.78M | -4.26M | -2.50M | -4.18M | -2.68M |
| Net Income | -17.66M | 3.77M | -4.24M | -2.48M | -6.26M | -2.01M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 46.71M | 8.45M | 6.99M | 10.09M | 11.20M | 13.35M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 17.73M | 4.73M | 6.42M | 9.51M | 10.70M | 2.76M |
| Total Debt | 81.13K | 95.93K | 115.49K | 50.44K | 0.00 | 4.20M |
| Total Liabilities | 9.67M | 891.40K | 10.08M | 9.85M | 9.86M | 9.39M |
| Stockholders Equity | 37.04M | 7.55M | -3.09M | 238.03K | 1.34M | 3.96M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -15.77M | -4.71M | -3.17M | -3.61M | -2.32M | 253.23K |
| Operating Cash Flow | -10.92M | -4.71M | -3.17M | -3.61M | -2.32M | 253.23K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -3.81M | -2.97M | -2.27K | 2.27M | 9.98M | -577.41K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 25.20M | 5.78M | 86.73K | 67.25K | 920.60K | 919.36K |
Finder Energy Holdings Limited Technical Analysis
Negative
0.42
Price Trends
0.44
Negative
0.49
Negative
0.45
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.03
Positive
28.98
Positive
11.81
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:FDR, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.42 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.35, below the 50-day MA of 0.44, and below the 200-day MA of 0.45, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.03 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 28.98 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 11.81 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU:FDR.
Finder Energy Holdings Limited Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | AU$341.79M | 29.10 | 14.04% | 14.63% | -4.78% | -42.11% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
51 Neutral | AU$377.94M | -2.32 | -46.22% | ― | -0.51% | -756.45% | |
49 Neutral | AU$384.19M | -12.99 | -14.19% | ― | ― | 25.55% | |
46 Neutral | AU$325.33M | -38.79 | -7.28% | ― | ― | -162.50% | |
43 Neutral | AU$214.93M | -3.73 | -120.28% | ― | ― | -1161.54% | |
42 Neutral | AU$157.96M | -10.10 | -69.19% | ― | ― | -338.82% |
* Energy Sector Average
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Finder Energy Holdings Limited Corporate Events
Finder Energy Raises $6 Million Through Completion of Placement Tranche 2
Jun 18, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has completed Tranche 2 of its capital raising, issuing 12 million fully paid ordinary shares at $0.50 per share to raise $6 million before costs. The new shares were allocated to Amplus Energy (Holdings) Limited and...
Finder Energy Seeks ASX Quotation for 12 Million New Shares
Jun 17, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 12,000,000 new fully paid ordinary shares under the ticker FDR. The new securities, to be issued on 18 June 2026, will expand the company’s quoted share capital and may s...
Finder Energy Scraps Share Purchase Plan Share Issue
May 29, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has updated its ASX filing regarding a previously proposed issue of securities tied to a share purchase plan. The company originally planned to issue up to 6,000,000 new shares but has now advised that no shares will...
Finder Energy’s Share Purchase Plan Closes With No New Shares Issued
May 29, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has confirmed that its Share Purchase Plan, announced in late April and closed on 27 May 2026, will not result in any new shares being issued, with all application monies to be refunded in full to participating inves...
Finder Energy fast-tracks KTJ oil project toward mid-2026 FID
May 13, 2026
Finder Energy has outlined an aggressive development timetable for its KTJ Project in Timor-Leste, targeting a series of major milestones in the first half of 2026 including securing a rig, completing technical studies, finalising development plan...
Finder Energy Director Boosts Stake with Off-Market Share Transfer
May 12, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has disclosed a change in director Stephen Gardyne’s interests, reporting that he has acquired 2,055,836 fully paid ordinary shares via an off-market transfer. The acquisition, recorded with nil consideration a...
Finder Energy moves to virtual-only EGM and electronic communications
May 12, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has announced that it will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders as a virtual-only event at 2:00 p.m. Perth time on 12 June 2026, requiring shareholders to register online to attend. The company is sh...
Finder Energy raises capital with $21m share issue to institutional investors
May 8, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has issued 42 million fully paid ordinary shares at $0.50 each to existing and new institutional, sophisticated and professional investors, raising fresh equity capital. The company confirmed the tranche was issued w...
Finder Energy Raises $21 Million in First Tranche of Share Placement
May 8, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has raised $21 million before costs through the issue of 42 million fully paid ordinary shares at $0.50 each under Tranche 1 of a placement to new and existing institutional, professional and sophisticated investors....
Finder Energy Director Increases Indirect Shareholding Through On-Market Trades
May 6, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has disclosed a change in director Bronwyn Barnes’ indirect interests in the company’s securities, following on-market share purchases made on 5 May 2026. Through a family trust and a wholly owned company...
Finder Energy opens $3m share purchase plan for Australian and New Zealand investors
May 6, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has launched a Share Purchase Plan to raise up to $3 million, offering eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand the chance to acquire up to $30,000 in new shares at an issue price of $0.50 per share. The of...
Finder Energy launches compliant share purchase plan for eligible investors
May 5, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has announced it will proceed with a share purchase plan, offering fully paid ordinary shares to eligible shareholders under Australian corporate law relief, without a full prospectus-style disclosure. The company st...
Finder Energy Director Increases Indirect Shareholding via On-Market Purchase
May 5, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has reported a change in director Frederick Wehr’s interests in the company’s securities, as disclosed to the ASX. The filing details that Wehr’s indirect holding with his spouse increased through a...
Finder Energy Director Damon Neaves Increases Indirect Shareholding
May 5, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings has reported a change in the indirect interests of director Damon Neaves following an on‑market trade. Through custodial trustee entities associated with family trusts, Neaves acquired 21,160 fully paid ordinary shares...
Finder Energy Director Increases On-Market Shareholding
May 5, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has reported a change in the interests of director Shane Westlake, detailing an on-market purchase of additional fully paid ordinary shares. Following the 5 May 2026 transaction, Westlake’s direct holding incre...
Finder Energy to Brief Investors on Acceleration Strategy and Capital Use
May 1, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has invited investors to a webinar to discuss its strategy to accelerate the timeline to first oil, currently targeted for late 2027 or early 2028. The session will also outline how the company’s recent equity ...
Finder Energy advances KTJ Project toward mid-2026 FID with key engineering and regulatory milestones
Apr 30, 2026
Finder Energy reported strong progress on the KTJ Project in the March 2026 quarter, completing front-end engineering design for the subsea production system and development wells and securing approval of the Development Area over the Kuda Tasi an...
Finder Energy plans major share placement and securities purchase plan
Apr 30, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has announced plans to issue additional ordinary fully paid shares through both a placement and a securities purchase plan to existing shareholders. The capital raising reflects the company’s continued use of e...
Finder Energy launches equity raising to fund fast-track oil strategy
Apr 30, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has released a corporate presentation outlining an equity raising via an institutional placement of new fully paid ordinary shares and a share purchase plan for eligible shareholders. The offers, which are not underw...
Finder Energy Fast-Tracks KTJ Project With Early Spend on Critical Long-Lead Items
Apr 28, 2026
Finder Energy is accelerating development of its KTJ offshore oil project, aiming to achieve first oil in late 2027 or early 2028. The project is positioned to capitalise on global supply disruptions by bringing new production online via secure So...
Finder Energy Seeks Trading Halt Ahead of Capital Raising Announcement
Apr 28, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has requested a trading halt in its shares on the ASX as it prepares an announcement related to a capital raising. The halt, granted under ASX Listing Rule 17.1, will remain in place until normal trading resumes on 3...
Finder Energy and SundaGas Team Up on Timor-Leste Drilling Rig
Apr 8, 2026
Finder Energy’s Timor-Leste subsidiary has signed a non-binding letter of intent with SundaGas Banda Unipessoal, part of Sunda Energy, to jointly secure a drilling rig for offshore campaigns. The partners will coordinate rig procurement and ...
Finder Energy Appoints New Director With No Current Equity Stake
Apr 7, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has appointed Stephen Gardyne as a director effective 2 April 2026, and has lodged an initial director’s interest notice with the ASX. The filing confirms Gardyne currently holds no securities or related intere...
Finder Energy seeks ASX quotation for additional ordinary shares
Apr 1, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has applied to the ASX for quotation of 483,083 additional ordinary fully paid shares under its FDR ticker, with an issue date of 1 April 2026. The new securities arise from the exercise or conversion of existing opt...
Finder Energy Director Converts Options to Boost Shareholding
Mar 27, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has reported a change in director Frederick Wehr’s indirect interests in the company’s securities, following the exercise of options held through his related entities. Wehr Advisory Pty Ltd, wholly owned ...
Finder Energy seeks ASX quotation for 650,000 new ordinary shares
Mar 27, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings has applied to the ASX for quotation of 650,000 new ordinary fully paid shares under code FDR, with an issue date of 25 March 2026. The additional securities, arising from the exercise or conversion of existing instruments, ...
Finder Energy Secures Key Regulatory Approval for KTJ Oil Project in Timor-Leste
Mar 26, 2026
Finder Energy has secured regulatory approval from Timor-Leste’s Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo for a Development Area covering the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields, a key step toward long-term tenure and development of the KTJ Project. ...
Finder Energy Clears Key Engineering Hurdle for Timor Sea FPSO Redeployment
Mar 18, 2026
Finder Energy has completed Phase 1 engineering studies confirming the technical feasibility of repurposing the Petrojarl I FPSO for the Kuda Tasi and Jahal oil fields, with the vessel able to support about 25,000 barrels of oil per day across mul...
Finder Energy Seeks ASX Quotation for 1.32 Million New Shares
Mar 18, 2026
Finder Energy Holdings Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 1,322,917 new fully paid ordinary shares under its code FDR, with an issue date of 18 March 2026. The additional securities arise from the exercise or conversion of existing op...
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