Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) Book Value per Share: A$0.05 (As of Dec. 2025)


What is Central Petroleum Book Value per Share?

Central Petroleum ASX:CTP +3.39% Book Value per Share is A$0.05 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Central Petroleum's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.05.

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 book value growth rate using book value per share data.

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's current price is A$0.061. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.05. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Central Petroleum is 1.11.

During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Central Petroleum was 75.00. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 2.64.


Central Petroleum  (ASX:CTP) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Central Petroleum Book Value per Share Related Terms


Central Petroleum Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Central Petroleum Book Value per Share Chart

Central Petroleum Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Book Value per Share
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Central Petroleum Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:CTP vs COP, EOG, FANG: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's PB Ratio falls into.



Central Petroleum Book Value per Share Calculation

Central Petroleum's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(40.91-0.00)/745.26
=0.05

Central Petroleum's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(39.03-0.00)/751.96
=0.05

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of A$0.05 mean?
Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) has a Book Value per Share of A$0.05 as of Dec. 2025. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors.
Is Central Petroleum's Book Value per Share too high?
Central Petroleum's current Book Value per Share is A$0.05.
How does Central Petroleum's Book Value per Share compare to COP and EOG?
Central Petroleum's Book Value per Share of A$0.05 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. Central Petroleum's current Book Value per Share is A$0.05. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.07, compared to a current price of A$0.06 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is A$0.05. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP), the current Book Value per Share is A$0.05 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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CNPTF:USAC9J:Germany
Address 369 Ann Street, Level 7, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
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.