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Rockhopper Exploration (RKH) Share Price & Analysis

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RKH Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 63.60GBX 0.80(1.27%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
50 p60 p70 p80 pAug 10Aug 21Sep 7Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
GBX 60.30 - GBX 63.90
52-Week Range
GBX 46.80 - GBX 92.76
Previous Close
GBX 62.80
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
4.26M
Market Cap
GBP 671.03M
Enterprise Value
GBP 576.77M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 147.72M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 117.27M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
90.3
Beta
0.83
Next Earnings
Jun 02, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Equity-backed Balance Sheet

A sizable and expanding equity base provides Rockhopper with financial flexibility while debt remains moderate relative to equity. This can help preserve strategic options for advancing or monetizing its core project and offers some protection if operating performance remains uneven.

Improved Cash Generation

The shift from cash burn in 2020–2023 to positive operating and free cash flow in 2024–2025 is a meaningful improvement in liquidity. If maintained, stronger internal cash generation could support corporate needs and reduce reliance on external funding over the medium term.

Focused Sea Lion Value Pathway

Concentration on the Sea Lion development gives Rockhopper a clearly defined asset around which to build value. Progress through development planning, partner-led execution, production, or asset transactions could provide a durable route to monetize its principal upstream interest.

Bears Say

Negligible Revenue And Recurring Losses

The absence of meaningful recurring revenue and the persistence of negative EBIT and EBITDA indicate that the core business is not yet generating dependable operating profitability. This weak earnings base limits self-funded growth and leaves results highly dependent on project milestones or non-operating items.

Rising Leverage

Although debt remains moderate relative to equity, the upward leverage trend is a concern alongside renewed losses in 2025. Continued borrowing without stable operating profits could reduce financial flexibility, increase funding pressure, and make future development financing more consequential.

Volatile Earnings Quality

Large swings in reported net income, combined with negligible revenue and negative operating results, suggest that earnings are not yet a reliable measure of recurring business performance. This volatility makes planning and assessing sustainable profitability more difficult over the next several quarters.

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RKH FAQ

What was Rockhopper Exploration’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rockhopper Exploration lowest share price was 46.80 p and its highest was 92.76 p in the past 12 months.
What is Rockhopper Exploration’s market cap?
Rockhopper Exploration’s market cap is £671.03M.
When is Rockhopper Exploration’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Rockhopper Exploration’s earnings last quarter?
Rockhopper Exploration released its earnings results on Sep 30, 2026. The company reported -0.003 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Rockhopper Exploration overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Rockhopper Exploration’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Rockhopper Exploration pay dividends?
Rockhopper Exploration does not currently pay dividends.
What is Rockhopper Exploration’s EPS estimate?
Rockhopper Exploration’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Rockhopper Exploration have?
Rockhopper Exploration has 1,071,985,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Rockhopper Exploration’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Rockhopper Exploration reported an EPS of -0.003 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.656%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Rockhopper Exploration?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:RKH
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