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Central PetroleumASX:CTP +4.20% 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.10% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 917 Oil & Gas companies, Central Petroleum ranks better than 79.5% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Central Petroleum's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 91.70% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Central Petroleum was 138.10% per year. The lowest was -44.30% per year. And the median was -15.70% per year.
Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Central Petroleum 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:CTP vs COP, EOG, FANG: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Central Petroleum 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Central Petroleum 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 14.10% mean?
Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 14.10% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Central Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #188 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Central Petroleum's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Central Petroleum's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.10%. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.90. Central Petroleum's value of 14.10% is 386.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #188 out of 917 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Central Petroleum's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #188 out of 917 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Central Petroleum in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.90. Central Petroleum's value of 14.10% is 386.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 2.90, based on 917 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Petroleum's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 14.10% is 386.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Central Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Petroleum's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 14.10%. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.10% and 386.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.90. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.10% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Central Petroleum Ltd is an Australian oil and gas exploration and production company focused on supplying natural gas and oil to domestic markets. It operates the onshore gas production fields in the Northern Territory, particularly in the Amadeus Basin, producing gas and oil from reserves. The company serves power stations, mine sites, energy wholesalers, and retailers prominently in central and northern Australia. Its operations include exploration, development, and production activities with a focus on conventional gas resources. Central Petroleum also explores for alternative energy resources like helium and hydrogen within its tenements. Revenue is predominantly generated from natural gas production and sales within Australia.
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