Central PetroleumCNPTF FCF Margin % is 10.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 35867% above its 10-year median of 0.03. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Oil & Gas companies, Central Petroleum ranks better than 73.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Petroleum's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CNPTF'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.3 Med: 0.03 Max: 29.5
Current: 12.56
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Central Petroleum was 29.50%. The lowest was -25.30%. And the median was 0.03%.
CNPTF's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 73.18% of 906
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.285
vs CNPTF: 12.56
Central Petroleum FCF Margin % Related Terms
Central Petroleum FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's FCF 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 10.79% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. This is 35867% above median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #243 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Central Petroleum's FCF Margin % too high?
Central Petroleum's current FCF Margin % of 10.79% is 35867% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Margin % is 3.29. Central Petroleum's value of 10.79% is 228.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #243 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Central Petroleum's FCF Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #243 out of 906 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Central Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.29. Central Petroleum's value of 10.79% is 228.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 3.29, 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 FCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.29, based on 906 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Petroleum's current FCF Margin % of 10.79% is 228.5% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Petroleum's current FCF Margin % is 10.79%, which is 35867% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. 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 FCF Margin % is 10.79%, which is 35867% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 228.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.29. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (CNPTF), the current FCF Margin % is 10.79% 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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