Central PetroleumCNPTF Current Ratio is 3.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 136% above its 10-year median of 1.45. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Oil & Gas companies, Central Petroleum ranks better than 83.48% 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. Central Petroleum's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.42.
Central Petroleum has a current ratio of 3.42. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Petroleum's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CNPTF'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 1.45 Max: 3.53
Current: 3.42
During the past 13 years, Central Petroleum's highest Current Ratio was 3.53. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 1.45.
CNPTF's Current Ratio is ranked better than 83.48% of 1011
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs CNPTF: 3.42
Central Petroleum (OTCPK:CNPTF) 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.
Central Petroleum Current Ratio Related Terms
Central Petroleum Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum'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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum'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.
Central Petroleum Current Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum'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.
Central Petroleum (CNPTF) has a Current Ratio of 3.42 as of Dec. 2025. This is 136% above median its historical median of 1.45. Over the past decade, Central Petroleum's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 3.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #167 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Central Petroleum's Current Ratio too high?
Central Petroleum's current Current Ratio of 3.42 is 136% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 3.53. The Oil & Gas industry median Current Ratio is 1.35. Central Petroleum's value of 3.42 is 153.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #167 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Central Petroleum's Current Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #167 out of 1011 companies for Current Ratio. This places Central Petroleum in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.35. Central Petroleum's value of 3.42 is 153.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Petroleum's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 3.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 1.35, 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 Current Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Current Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.35, based on 1,011 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. Central Petroleum's current Current Ratio of 3.42 is 153.3% 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 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Petroleum's current Current Ratio is 3.42, which is 136% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. 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 (CNPTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.03, compared to a current price of $0.05 — trading 50% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.42, which is 136% above median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 153.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.35. 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 Central Petroleum (CNPTF), the current Current Ratio is 3.42 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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