Central PetroleumASX:CTP Buyback Yield % is 0.11 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 1000% above its 10-year median of 0.01. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Oil & Gas companies, Central Petroleum ranks better than 56.43% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's Buyback Yield % 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.
ASX:CTP vs COP, EOG, FANG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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 (ASX:CTP) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.11 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. This is 1000% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #183 out of 420 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Central Petroleum's Buyback Yield % too high?
Central Petroleum's current Buyback Yield % of 0.11 is 1000% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Central Petroleum's value of 0.11 is 1000% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #183 out of 420 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Central Petroleum's Buyback Yield % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #183 out of 420 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Central Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Central Petroleum's value of 0.11 is 1000% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Central Petroleum has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 420 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Petroleum's current Buyback Yield % of 0.11 is 1000% 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Petroleum's current Buyback Yield % is 0.11, which is 1000% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. 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 Buyback Yield % is 0.11, which is 1000% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 1000% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.11 as of Jul. 01, 2026. 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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