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Central PetroleumASX:CTP +3.13% EV-to-EBITDA is 5.59 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 3.55. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 761 Oil & Gas companies, Central Petroleum ranks better than 66.75% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Central Petroleum's enterprise value is A$46.82 Mil.
Central Petroleum's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$8.37 Mil. Therefore, Central Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CTP'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.73 Med: 3.55 Max: 89.26
Current: 5.59
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Central Petroleum was 89.26. The lowest was -37.73. And the median was 3.55.
ASX:CTP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 66.75% of 761
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 7.53
vs ASX:CTP: 5.59
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Central Petroleum's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Central Petroleum's share price for today is A$0.066.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Central Petroleum's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.006.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA 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: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Central Petroleum's current Enterprise Value is A$46.82 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Central Petroleum's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$8.37 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 5.59 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Central Petroleum. This is 57% above median its historical median of 3.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #253 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Central Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Central Petroleum's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.59 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 3.55. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.53. Central Petroleum's value of 5.59 is 25.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #253 out of 761 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Central Petroleum's EV-to-EBITDA compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #253 out of 761 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Central Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.53. Central Petroleum's value of 5.59 is 25.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.55 vs. the industry median of 7.53, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 7.53, based on 761 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Petroleum's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.59 is 25.8% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Central Petroleum. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Petroleum's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.59, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 3.55. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.07, compared to a current price of A$0.07 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.59, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 3.55 and 25.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 7.53. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.59 as of Jul. 18, 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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