Central PetroleumCNPTF Net Margin % is -7.69% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Oil & Gas companies, Central Petroleum ranks better than 69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Petroleum's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CNPTF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -99.73 Med: -9.93 Max: 50.58
Current: 9.62
CNPTF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.435
vs CNPTF: 9.62
Central Petroleum (OTCPK:CNPTF) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Central Petroleum Net Margin % Related Terms
Central Petroleum Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Petroleum's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Central Petroleum's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Petroleum's Net 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 Net Margin % of -7.69% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #284 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Central Petroleum's Net Margin % too high?
Central Petroleum's current Net Margin % is -7.69%. Based on the distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #284 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Central Petroleum's Net Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Central Petroleum ranks #284 out of 916 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Central Petroleum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.44. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Net Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.44, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Central Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Petroleum's current Net Margin % is -7.69%. 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 Net Margin % is -7.69%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Petroleum (CNPTF), the current Net Margin % is -7.69% 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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