Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) Interest Expense: A$-3.86 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

What is Central Petroleum Interest Expense?

Central Petroleum ASX:CTP Interest Expense is A$-3.86 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Central Petroleum's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -2.01 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-3.86 Mil.

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's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -0.26 Mil. Central Petroleum's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$ -2.01 Mil. Central Petroleum did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Central Petroleum's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-2.01 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.26 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$26.17 Mil.

Central Petroleum's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Central Petroleum did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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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.

Central Petroleum Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's Interest Expense can be seen below:

Central Petroleum Interest Expense Chart

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Central Petroleum Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-3.86 Mil.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →

What does a Interest Expense of A$-3.86 Mil mean?

Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP) has a Interest Expense of A$-3.86 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors.

Is Central Petroleum's Interest Expense too high?

Central Petroleum's current Interest Expense is A$-3.86 Mil.

How does Central Petroleum's Interest Expense compare to COP and EOG?

Central Petroleum's Interest Expense of A$-3.86 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Interest Expense for an Oil & Gas company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. Central Petroleum's current Interest Expense is A$-3.86 Mil. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.07, compared to a current price of A$0.06 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-3.86 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (ASX:CTP), the current Interest Expense is A$-3.86 Mil 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 Business Description

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Address 369 Ann Street, Level 7, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000

Website https://www.centralpetroleum.com.au

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.