Central PetroleumCNPTF EBITDA Margin % is 1.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 21.02. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Central Petroleum ranks better than 54.69% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Central Petroleum's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.20 Mil. Central Petroleum's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $14.70 Mil. Therefore, Central Petroleum's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.39%.
Central Petroleum (OTCPK:CNPTF) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Central Petroleum EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Central Petroleum EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's EBITDA Margin % 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.
CNPTF vs COP, EOG, OXY: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 1.39% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 21.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #415 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Central Petroleum's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Central Petroleum's current EBITDA Margin % of 1.39% is 93% below median its 10-year median of 21.02. The Oil & Gas industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Central Petroleum's value of 1.39% is 89.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #415 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Central Petroleum's EBITDA Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #415 out of 916 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Central Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80. Central Petroleum's value of 1.39% is 89.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.02 vs. the industry median of 13.80, Central Petroleum has consistently been below 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.80, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Petroleum's current EBITDA Margin % of 1.39% is 89.9% below 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Petroleum's current EBITDA Margin % is 1.39%, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 21.02. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 1.39%, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 21.02 and 89.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.80. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (CNPTF), the current EBITDA Margin % is 1.39% 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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