Karoon EnergyASX:KAR -2.70%59 Current Ratio is 2.68 as of Dec. 2025, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 7.51. GuruFocus rates ASX:KAR with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Oil & Gas companies, Karoon Energy ranks better than 77.66% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Karoon Energy's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.68.
Karoon Energy has a current ratio of 2.68. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Karoon Energy's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:KAR'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99 Med: 7.51 Max: 50.01
Current: 2.68
During the past 13 years, Karoon Energy's highest Current Ratio was 50.01. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 7.51.
ASX:KAR's Current Ratio is ranked better than 77.66% of 1016
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.355
vs ASX:KAR: 2.68
Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Karoon Energy Current Ratio Related Terms
Karoon Energy Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karoon Energy's Current Ratio 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:KAR vs COP, EOG, OXY: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Karoon Energy's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.
Karoon Energy Current Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Karoon Energy's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karoon Energy's Current Ratio 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.
Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) has a Current Ratio of 2.68 as of Dec. 2025. This is 64% below median its historical median of 7.51. Over the past decade, Karoon Energy's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 50.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Karoon Energy ranks #227 out of 1016 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Karoon Energy's Current Ratio too high?
Karoon Energy's current Current Ratio of 2.68 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 7.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 50.01. The Oil & Gas industry median Current Ratio is 1.36. Karoon Energy's value of 2.68 is 97.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karoon Energy ranks #227 out of 1016 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karoon Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karoon Energy's Current Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Karoon Energy ranks #227 out of 1016 companies for Current Ratio. This places Karoon Energy in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.36. Karoon Energy's value of 2.68 is 97.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Karoon Energy's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.99 to 50.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.51 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Karoon Energy 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 Current Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Current Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.36, based on 1,016 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karoon Energy's current Current Ratio of 2.68 is 97.8% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karoon Energy's current Current Ratio is 2.68, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 7.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karoon Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.64, compared to a current price of A$1.26 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.68, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 7.51 and 97.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.36. Karoon Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR), the current Current Ratio is 2.68 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.
Is Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karoon Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.26 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.64.
GuruFocus considers Karoon Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KAR:
Current Ratio: 2.68 (64% below median its 10-year median of 7.51)
GF Value™: A$1.64 vs. price of A$1.26 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#227 of 1016)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karoon produces around 8 million barrels of oil equivalent annually from its wholly owned Baúna field in Brazil's offshore Santos Basin and around 3.5 mmboe from 30% owned Who Dat in the US Gulf. The company acquired Baúna from Petrobras in 2020 and steadily increased production via well interventions and new developments. Field life is approaching six years based on proven and probable reserves of 46 million barrels at the end of December 2025, though this excludes a further 140 million barrels in 2C contingent resources that have the potential to increase life further. We credit a life of more than 10 years, assuming conversion of some 2C contingent resources into the reserve category with drilling. There are also prospective untested targets within Karoon's permits.
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