Central PetroleumCNPTF Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Oil & Gas companies, Central Petroleum ranks worse than 83.24% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Central Petroleum's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.17 Mil. Central Petroleum's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-1.33 Mil.
did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Central Petroleum Ltd interest coverage is 1.75, which is low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Petroleum's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
CNPTF'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 0.8 Max: 2.36
Current: 1.75
CNPTF's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 83.24% of 728
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.84
vs CNPTF: 1.75
Central Petroleum (OTCPK:CNPTF) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Central Petroleum Interest Coverage Related Terms
Central Petroleum Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's Interest Coverage 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.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
CNPTF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Central Petroleum's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
Central Petroleum did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
* 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.
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Central Petroleum (CNPTF) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. Over the past decade, Central Petroleum's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.51 to 2.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #606 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 83.2%.
Is Central Petroleum's Interest Coverage too high?
Central Petroleum's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 2.36. Based on the distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #606 out of 728 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Central Petroleum's Interest Coverage compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #606 out of 728 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Central Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.84. Historically, Central Petroleum's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.51 to 2.36 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Interest Coverage among Oil & Gas companies is 5.84, based on 728 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Petroleum's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (CNPTF), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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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