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Central PetroleumASX:CTP +2.94% Equity-to-Asset is 0.36 as of Dec. 2025, which is 227% above its 10-year median of 0.11. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,027 Oil & Gas companies, Central Petroleum ranks worse than 65.04% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Central Petroleum's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$39.03 Mil. Central Petroleum's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$108.59 Mil.
Therefore, Central Petroleum's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CTP'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.07 Med: 0.11 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Central Petroleum was 0.36. The lowest was -0.07. And the median was 0.11.
ASX:CTP's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 65.04% of 1027
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs ASX:CTP: 0.36
Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Central Petroleum Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Central Petroleum Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Central Petroleum's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.36 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. This is 227% above median its historical median of 0.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #668 out of 1027 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Central Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Central Petroleum's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.36 is 227% above median its 10-year median of 0.11. The Oil & Gas industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Central Petroleum's value of 0.36 is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #668 out of 1027 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Central Petroleum's Equity-to-Asset compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #668 out of 1027 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Central Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49. Central Petroleum's value of 0.36 is 26.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.11 vs. the industry median of 0.49, 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Oil & Gas companies is 0.49, based on 1,027 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Petroleum's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.36 is 26.5% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Petroleum's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.36, which is 227% above median its own 10-year median of 0.11. 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?
Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.36. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.36, which is 227% above median its 10-year median of 0.11 and 26.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.49. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.36 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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